verses read: Galatians 1:1-10
prayer: 1 hour
Began to read the book of Galatians. On top of that, I am also using a book study by John Stott to help me understand what I am reading better. This first 10 verses tell a lot about why this letter was written! A different Gospel, undermining the doctrine of grace was being preached. Paul had some very harsh words for the Galatian church regarding this! But the problem is still around today! When this doctrine is either taken too liberally or not being preached at all; that still happens today!
I realise, God’s favour is still with me. The past 2 weeks have been filled with miracles of divine appointment in my life. Two weeks ago a brother happen to just visit our church; just when I really needed to talk to someone. Two days ago, had a chat with someone whom I’ve not chatted with in a while. The 2 of us are in the same boat. But we are both reacting differently. But most amazing was yesterday.
I didn’t want to go and eat dinner at the S11 kopitiam yesterday; just wanted to have fruits when I reached home that night. But I went to over for dinner anyway. Met a couple whom I’ve not seen in 2 months. It was fantastic meeting them, they too have been trying to meet with me; and they had not intended to be in Pasir Ris yesterday, they just felt like going over for dinner!
I wonder why God has sent them to me again, just when I’m starting to get better? Perhaps there is yet another message He is trying to tell me. One which I may not want to hear; but then, I’m quite use to doing things I don’t want to do. So I will obey once again; no matter what. But yet, God’s favour has been with me the last few weeks, yet it is me who disappoints. Laid yet another two yesterday, seems to be becoming a familiar pattern. This time of forced rest is definitely good, the guitar team is doing fine, they just don’t know how much potential they actually have. So does One Voice, I won’t be around much to run it, have effectively handed the operations of One Voice to the team leaders.
Withdrawing myself from ministry is important; even though it is only temporary. Rest, that is what I really need now. Spiritual rest. I cannot wait till next Tuesday, when I meet up with them again. I’m glad things are going well up north. Will be praying for journey mercies as they head back south.
