"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has" - Margaret Mead
"I wish more Christians would have the confidence that God will reward their desire to know Him better through a study of the Bible." - Ex Jehovah witness
28 October 2006
18 October 2006
Indonesia
This photo was sent by one of my indo fren. I really like it. They came to perform one of the Indonesian dance at OCF concert Night. It was much fun. We used to have Indo group at Massey but because the leaders went home and I started to get involved with OCF, the group did not continue. But, most of them now come to OCF which is a real blessing. Last semester, it used to be only one Indonesian in OCF which is me. Hehe. But, God sent four extras this semester. I hope they have learnt alot from the Word as I have gained so much knowledge about God in the past two years. I pray that we all grow to know God and have an intimate relationship with Him.
16 October 2006
Mission Minded
God is really loving, wise, and understanding. These are glimpse about Him that He has shown to me. I went to a mission talk up in Kingston chapel and learnt alot especially from Jason birkin. he was sharing his experience of being called by God for long term mission. He and his wife went to the Phillipines on 1980. I was strucked by his answer regarding hearing God's call. He said just know God, enjoy Him, cherishes Him and then you will know for He will share His will for us. He used the illustration of friendship. A friend will only share his secret to the closest one. That is how we too may know our calling by getting to know God more.
He also shared when deciding to do mission, just remember that it is not God that is so incapable of reaching out to those people. It is not that you need to go there or else these people are going to hell. God could use others if you do not go. You will miss out things though. Other interesting point was that they as a young married couple went to the middle of the jungle and proclaiming the gospel so the people may believe. It was very difficult to understand but these people mostly much older than them and had kids did come to know Christ. It must be the extraordinary work of the Holy Spirit.
Another speaker shared about her experience of staying in Afghanistan for 10 years. She said the cost of becoming a believer is dear. A lady with six kids in this Ramadhan (a month of fasting for moslems) were caught up not to cook at the dusk. When asked if she was a believer (christian), she answered 'yes'. Then, this guy that found out about her belief told the local dairies not to supply her bread anymore and not allowed to get water. He even urinated her well. When I heard this, I was so troubled. How could a human did such a thing to others.
One of the lady who spoke about short term mission also shared ten commandments for short term missionaries. I found the list was very smart and funny. I'll type it up sumtimes. She shared about International students who have become a christian in New Zealand were afraid to go back home because fear of persecution. She was sharing about the idea to train these students so they may be strong and confident to reach out their community. As International student myself, persecutions from family is very real. Coming from a non-christian family, I have experienced many oppositions which until now still haunting me. I long for God to change my heart towards it. For He is so much able to work out things for me, much better than I could think of. I dare not to lose my faith in Him eventhough the waiting and uncertainties are very much painful. I have nothing else to lean on.
It is ok. My God will do as He pleases. He will calm me and lead me.
~ Only one Life twill soon be past
Only what's done for Christ will last ~ J. Piper
He also shared when deciding to do mission, just remember that it is not God that is so incapable of reaching out to those people. It is not that you need to go there or else these people are going to hell. God could use others if you do not go. You will miss out things though. Other interesting point was that they as a young married couple went to the middle of the jungle and proclaiming the gospel so the people may believe. It was very difficult to understand but these people mostly much older than them and had kids did come to know Christ. It must be the extraordinary work of the Holy Spirit.
Another speaker shared about her experience of staying in Afghanistan for 10 years. She said the cost of becoming a believer is dear. A lady with six kids in this Ramadhan (a month of fasting for moslems) were caught up not to cook at the dusk. When asked if she was a believer (christian), she answered 'yes'. Then, this guy that found out about her belief told the local dairies not to supply her bread anymore and not allowed to get water. He even urinated her well. When I heard this, I was so troubled. How could a human did such a thing to others.
One of the lady who spoke about short term mission also shared ten commandments for short term missionaries. I found the list was very smart and funny. I'll type it up sumtimes. She shared about International students who have become a christian in New Zealand were afraid to go back home because fear of persecution. She was sharing about the idea to train these students so they may be strong and confident to reach out their community. As International student myself, persecutions from family is very real. Coming from a non-christian family, I have experienced many oppositions which until now still haunting me. I long for God to change my heart towards it. For He is so much able to work out things for me, much better than I could think of. I dare not to lose my faith in Him eventhough the waiting and uncertainties are very much painful. I have nothing else to lean on.
It is ok. My God will do as He pleases. He will calm me and lead me.
~ Only one Life twill soon be past
Only what's done for Christ will last ~ J. Piper