Friday, February 25, 2011

God's Love Changes Everything

As i read this devotion today..it really spoke to me how God loves us and He always forgive us.

"Go now and leave your life of sin."
John 8:11b



In the story of the adulteress woman found in John 8:1-11, we can see clearly that Christ's love is greater than sin.
It must have been an unruly scene until Jesus stepped into the situation. Caught in the very act by the Pharisees, the woman's fate hung in the balance. I imagine that the adulteress woman felt unbearable loneliness and fear as she lay naked in the streets at the mercy of those whose desire was to stone her to death.
Sin does that. It separates us from God, causing us to experience isolation and fear. This is a sure sign we need to search our souls and confess our sins so that we can have peace and enjoy Christ's sweet presence again.
On the other hand, it's not a sign that God's love is absent.
For years, I held on to my mixed bag of emotions blaming God and others for my troubles. I was alone, afraid, and angry, but not by my choice I reasoned. I was this way because others gave up on me, I insisted. And Christ—well, if He really cared then why didn't He free me from the pain that haunted me day and night?
Over time, I opened my eyes to the real problem. Instead of looking at myself, my eyes were always on someone else. When I finally did take a good long look at myself, I realized I was a child of God who had stomped my foot, crossed my arms, and turned my back on Him for not letting me have my way. Holding the Lord at arm's length only prolonged the healing of my wounds. In that honest moment with myself, I let go of my anger and fear and re-opened my heart to God.
Broken before the Lord, I asked for His forgiveness. I surrendered anew to His plan for my life. What was God's response? It was pure grace. I got up from my knees a new person. I was no longer afraid or angry—just filled with Christ's love and peace.
The adulteress woman also found indescribable love when she came face to face with her sin and her Savior. Publicly caught in the act of adultery, she must have felt shame and brokenness. But feeling broken is actually a good emotional place to be when we need to reach out for Christ's love and forgiveness.
All eyes were on Jesus as the Pharisees waited with rocks in hand to see if Christ would condemn and punish her. Jesus said, "Let any one of you that is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her" (vs. 7b). I picture the woman, hardly believing her ears, staring deep into the Savior's eyes. First with great terror, but then knowing by His gentle eyes that no matter what happened next, she could face it.
She must have felt relief when she heard the rocks drop to the ground and the scattering of feet. Then, "Jesus asked her, 'Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?' 'No one, sir,' she said. 'Then neither do I condemn you,' Jesus declared. 'Go now and leave your life of sin.'" (vs. 10-11)
Jesus gave this woman what every heart needs—love and forgiveness. Don't misunderstand. The woman was guilty and, according to the laws of the day, should have been put to death. However, instead of condemning her Jesus chose to save her.
He chose to save us all by dying on the cross as payment for our sins. Do you need forgiveness today? The Bible offers this promise: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness" (1John 1:9).
Just look at me. I'm living proof.

So friends..what will be your respond today? I want to tell you that God loves you so much and He died for your sin-each one of us!

Dear Lord, I have felt so guilty. Today, as I look into Your eyes of love, I believe that You are reaching out and offering me forgiveness. I accept. Renew my spirit as I turn from my sin and run into the safety of Your embrace. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Monday, February 21, 2011

you matter to God

You matter to God!
He made you
He knows what will fulfill you
He knows what vocation is best suited to your talents and abilities.
He knows if you should marry or remain single..
and if you marry He knows what marriage partner is best suited to you
He knows what church you can flourish in.

So this is what He says to you;

"My beloved,
I want to guide your life.
I know the path that will glorify Me and be productive for you
and I want to put You in it.
I will d that primarily through leading.
Listen to ME
Trust ME
Relax in MY LOVE"

YOUR DADDY-YOUR SAVIOUR-YOUR BESTFRIEND

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Faith like Potatoes

woooha..Happy Chinese Year
i remembered when i wished my chinese buddy Gong Xi Fa Chai he replied me this;
no need to put "cai' because God is our provider! so he taught me this;
XIN NIAN MONG EARN=BLESSED NEW YEAR

hahah so Xin Nian Mong Earn everyone heheh
H e was right about God is our provider.and i got new christian movies from my church members..so excited to watch them haha. i watch one this evening-Faith like potatoes.


this movie inspired me to TRUST GOD MORE! for those who haven't watch it..go and watch..you will be blessed!