Sunday, August 31, 2008

Wonderful weekends!

Really thank the Lord for my wonderful weekends! Went to church yesterday for the BOGAME (Boardgames Day) organised by RYM (Renewal Youth Ministry), was late though because of guitar lesson with Moses. Well, did not participated in any games during the whole session but I had a great time catching up with some of my brothers and sisters! Ha.

Night was a time of fun! Adult cells had a combine gathering at Irene's place. Had steamboat and a great time of Taboo. Thanks to Junming, we get to play this game! Taboo is a word guessing game with 5 restricted words that the describer cannot say! Alright, let me say tell u the greatest moment. There was this petite sister who had her turn to be the describer and so she started describing ... She described that "we all wear" or something like that... [ all of us were thinking it might be undergarments! and so all the *Bra *Panties * Underwear * shouting here and there! ] She kept on describing and then she said something like "
someone smaller than me have to wear that!" and Behold!! A exciteful shouting from Irene " Push up! Maximiser! ". All of us had a great laugh till we all went home! Hahaha...

Had a great time just now! Went for comex and managed to get a 300gb potable hard drive at 125 bucks! Well, great company quality time!

Jedidiah; 11:20 PM

Friday, August 29, 2008

RSAF Day!

Well, today is a stand down for my base. Stand down means "Free from work". Ha. I'm free today! Yeah! RSAF 40th Anniversary! Think it'll be a good time to go for the Open House as all the planes and choppers will be stationed there. What's more? We can take pictures with it! Going at 12 later =)

Jedidiah; 9:07 AM

Monday, August 25, 2008

Words

Recently, I've been praying quite alot. While I'm praying and spending time doing reflection of my life. "Words" struck me. I mean words from our mouth, tone of voice, blessing and even cursed. Since at a very young age, I find that I'm always very sensitive to word and the tone of voice . I take every words seriously and take it to heart. I knew the importance of words but never do I know that every words from our tongue brings 'power'.

In the book of James in the Bible

[ 3When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. ] James 3 : 3 -6


Personally, I'm very ministered by what Apostle James had written. He gave a very clear example of how powerful that little tongue of ours could do. He used few examples. By comparing our tongue to a "Bit" and "Small Rudder".

A bit is a metal mouthpiece of a bridle used commonly on horses to control and direct the horse. Imagining with a small mouthpiece, we can control and direct such a big domesticated animal! By pulling a little left, the big guy will turn left and by pulling a little right he will move right or you gave him a little pull back, he will stop! Amazing isn't it? Move it! *Gi di ya!* Halt!

Ships are large with big sail and like what Apostle James had said, it's driven by strong winds! But it's not enough just to move forward! Ships need rudder, a small rudder will do. It's to control and direct the ship.

What are the similarities then? Both talked about controlling and directing. Right. But it doesn't stop here. Both "Bit" and "Small rudder" are small objects used together with big animal and big ships and yet with it small 'size', they are able to control and direct animals or things much bigger their size!

[9With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. 10Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.] James 3: 9- 10

With a word, God created the heaven and earth. With a word, God set apart day and night. With a word, God created man and woman in His image. With a word, God bless and said it was good. When God say something, it happened. We're created in God's image. Do you know what that means then? Our words are powerful. Should we speak with wisdom and praise, it brings healing and blessing but if we are not careful with our words, it brought forth cursed and even destruction.

I was a victim. Why I couldn't speak well or dare to speak up or even sing was because I was hurt during my teenage years. My mum would gave negative comments about my voice each time I sing. Saying things like I do not have a nice voice, I better not sing,etc. Once, Twice, Thrice. So as time goes by, I began to doubt about my voice. I don't feel confident at all or rather, I hated it whenever I faced events/situations that requires me to talk. E.g: Presentations, Oral, Socialising, not to mention about singing. I'll doubt too if people say that I sing or speak well. I'll think that they are all lying to me!

Furthermore, I hated CNY too. Never once have I enjoyed my CNY especially from my mother side. I was hurt by my father. While talking with my aunty about educations [my cousin is from RI] my father said one thing that I never forget since then. " My son is stupid ... useless ... how to compare?" Well done. What a thing to say. It maybe a very "Chinese" thing to you but it do caused a lot of hurt and cursed on me then.

Of course, I'm fully healed of my hurt by God's grace and I'm slowly learning to forgive my dad for what he had said. Well, having to understand and know how powerful our word is. Let's speak forth words of blessing. Let words from our tongue be of blessing, healing, encouraging, motivating, prophesy, grace, love and truth.

Jedidiah; 7:14 PM

Starts Shift work lo!

Just received a call that I'm starting shift work from now on. Next week, night shift!!!

Formula for *Night shift*.



*Night Shift* = (Prayer meetings + Worship practise + Night activities) / 2



Wao lao eh! Haha. Well, need sometime to adjust to it!

Woke up real early today. 5.30am! Took a cab down to Tengah Airbase and gosh... it was a long ride! 40mins! Crazy, asked someone from Tampines to reach TAB at 7am in the morning. I don't even have a first bus at 4.45am! Ha. Spend my morning there, doing the RSAF open house a favor. Well, still alright because I've gotten a half day! =)

O my, I've to reach TAB at 6.30am on Thursday! Eekkkkkk

Jedidiah; 6:18 PM

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Bible Challenge!

Had a great time yesterday. God blessed much! I enjoyed serving the Lord as a guitarist during teen's service yesterday. God's presence was there! My boys and I enjoyed the Bible challenge thereafter. Had a really enjoyable time "pushing" my younger bros and sisS, encouraging them to participate in the activities! Ha. It's kind of funny to see my boys wanting to participate in the activities and yet they are procrastinating! Shy perhaps =) Still young afterall. It's amazing how God blessed yesterday and today's worship. I do not know about others but I'm engaged and ministered in all Worship sessions that includes Teen's Service. WELL, thanked God that I did not spoilt a short worship session in the Chinese ministry later in the night. I was requested to help by Pastor Lifang last min! As a drummer some more! It's been a year an half since I last played drums you know?? Still thanked God because everything turns out fine =)

Jedidiah; 10:17 PM

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Retro Night, I've to give it a missed

It's my off day initially but was called back to work due to insufficient man power. Spend my whole day doing testing for weapon pylons. Quite interesting and fun! Ha. Thank God that I gotten to know friends from another airbase while working together. Had an enjoyable time = )

Night was well spend as few of us leaders who are going for the Thailand trip coming december held our first meeting. Browsed through a series of photographs so we can know a little of that place (Thanks to Angie), planned programmes, lodging, bit of logistics stuffs, crap a little here and there.Ha! I'm so excited to go there. Well, having to come for the meeting means that I missed out my cell gathering! Retro night! I supposed they had quite a fun time of gathering? Hehe. Nice time of taking pictures, eating and fellowship! Good job guys!

Jedidiah; 12:56 PM

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Silver medal for Table Tennis Olympic!

Just get back from Joshua house after a fun gathering with my brothers and sisters watching the Women's table tennis finals. It's really exciting to watch the women's final. Well, I enjoyed the time watching with my friends. It's good to have friends around. Though the Singapore team did not win a Gold medal but giving their best, working hard all the way to the final in such a prestigious event is worth every of our applaudes to them! *Clapping*

Before the gathering. I went with Joshua, Huiyee jie jie and Huilin to visit their "yeye" grandfather. I really thank God when I saw him just now. He is recovering very well. I remembered when I first saw him in hospital. Stroke, bed ridden, not able to open his eyes and not to mention moving his hands and legs, tubes 'plugged' into his troat with a small opening on his neck. After much prayers. Though he is on his wheel chair now. He could open his eyes, move alittle with his hand, body and right leg, breath normally. I'm touched by how God's grace is upon this old man and how strong is his will power. May the Lord continue to have mercy and healing be upon him!

Having my off tomorrow and wednesday. Hope I can enjoy my off day! Cheers!

Jedidiah; 11:39 PM

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Back in Teen's Service

Arh,finally back with the teens. It's good to be back. Seeing many of my younger brothers and sisters. Some grown alittle taller. Ha! It's amazing how much the kids had grown physically at such a short period of time. Well, have they grow more Spiritually then?

I was kind of disappointed when I went back to my cell today. I thought there are more attendees. But, there are only a few.It seems to me that 来了一个又走了一个. I'm not upset because of the attendance but each of the members Spiritual life. Perhaps they are too young? or perhaps I'm really not praying enough? I chose to believe that I've not done enough on my part...I really want to see that each of their life be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Grow to be a man and woman of God. One who will experienced the work of God so strongly even in their school, family and Church.

Well, a good reflection and prayer is good. I'm bothered by too many things now. Too many things... Well, good sleep followed by prayer at 4 - 5 am for the Nation and myself.

Jedidiah; 11:21 PM

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Made in USA Born in Singapore!

Haha! Today was sure a funny day. Had a really funny conversation with my Encik this morning. Went back this morning around 0830am to Nee soon Camp to pack the goodies/fun pack for our Logistic guys. We then talk alittle while packing the stuffs.

Encik started it by saying " Haiz, it's good to have kids when you're young! Look at me? Can't go for early release as my kids are still very young! Primary 1 and 6. Tsktsktsk, you all arh... better have kids while you're still young".

Our Reply, "Wao liew eh, Sir. You think so easy meh? Must find a wife first what!"

Encik :"Ya la... well, you see... one of my kid is made in US."

Me : " Wa! Then he gotten his US citizenship right? That's good!"

Encik : "No leh...dun have"

Us: "Huhhh? Why?"

Encik: " Ai ya... He's 'made' in US la and 'born' in S'pore leh. PiangZ"

Us : "!!HAHAHA!!"

Haha! What a term to use. Made in US Born in S'pore. I couldn't stop laughing whenever I remembered our conversation. Well, good rest day for me! Have lots of goodies and the Fun pack!

Jedidiah; 11:48 PM

Saturday, August 9, 2008

国庆日 090808

祝新加坡43岁生日快乐！ 哇。。。时间过得真快！一瞬间，四个月的时间就这样过去了。四个月的排练及筹备就为了这一天！坦白讲，虽然过程中有许多埋怨；气愤；劳累；星期六被“吃”掉但在这天当我们 [Logistic] 部门回头看正个国庆庆典时。相信我们不只是带着‘庆幸’[终于可在星期六出去！哈哈！]我们乃是感到非常骄傲及荣幸！我们这一次也得到了那有许多经验的委员会的认同和肯定。我们乃是新加坡历史性最好和最棒的Logistic Support！

虽然，今年的国庆以画上圆满的句号但我相信这是个美好的开始。因我在其中结交了许多朋友！有人说"It's only though trials that you'll meet your true friends"。的确只有在患难的时候，个人才能知道他真真的朋友有哪些。So far so Good！感谢主！

Jedidiah; 10:46 PM

Thursday, August 7, 2008

耶和华求你聆听我心声

赞美 耶和华 我的神我的主
在这夜里我心寻求你
赞美 耶和华 我的神我的主
求你 求你侧耳聆听

聆听 我的祷告
聆听 我的声音
聆听 我的心完全归于你

聆听 我的求告
聆听 我的敬拜
聆听 我的灵要全归向你

向永生神欢呼
一同高举他名
一生一世我要敬拜你主



以上是一首我写的敬拜诗歌。一个发自我内心深处的祷告。在一个深夜与Klement弟兄在外谈完
话，边走边祷告所写的。记得当时，因为我听了弟兄的分享后。我心在“a state of confusion" ，突然好像有许多事项要祷告，祷告也祷告不完一样！我就像神开始诉说我的心声。呼喊着“阿爸！阿爸！”开始了一个从心的敬拜。大约半小时就曲和词编完了！感谢主！

Jedidiah; 7:25 PM

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

啊。。。感恩耶稣赐予这一天！我才刚到家。因为我和成人小组的弟兄们在外用餐；有个小小的交流时间。虽然竟有那短短的三个小时但我相信我们的友谊及弟兄们的感情又深入了一程。

我好享受这一天同时也为这一天感恩。今天，有许多‘工作’。因我现在真在参与国庆的“Logistic”部门所以有许多幕后的事情要办及东西要搬！稍微想象一下。。。你每星期需要‘服侍’好几千人的饮食，饮料，服装，配件，厕所，等等！当然，不只是我们来服侍这好几千人，还有其他同事帮忙。但也区区那百多人而已。

这天，我和一位同事被派到靠近Floating Platform驻港来策划及处理许多Administrative 的工作。因我是个会及很喜欢策划的一个人，所以感恩和兴奋有个机会参与其中！也感恩同事说因为上司认同我所以让我参与其中。这一天，我认为最让我感恩的事是我向另一位同事说声对不起。我正在数算；策划和处理许多事情而真在当而我接到电话。同事说了“Eh, De ren ah. U be free on 5th Sept anot? I replied not sure as it's still a month later. Why? He said it's family day. Ask me want to join in? and wanted an replied immediately! Because Encik wants it." 我过后回答的语气没这么好。因当时我认为在这么短的时间很难给一个确定的答案而他当就要，而一方面我在急着处理国庆的事物。我的心有些烦操。感恩过后圣灵催逼我说声对不起。我就做了。同事也了解及原谅。感恩耶稣！！

Jedidiah; 10:59 PM

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

讲道，赵庸基牧师的人生

I'm slowly falling in love. In love with Christian chinese books! Ha! I'm reading a book written by Rev. Cho yonggi called 讲道，我的人生. He's really a very humble servant of God! Teaching us or rather telling us the "secret" why he has powerful messages during each service? Personally, I think it's not only wisdom given by God but most importantly, his heart, attitude and humilty serving God. He prayed 3 hours before he pen down topic on the sermon he gonna preach,seeking God. There after, he prayed another 3 hours,giving thanks to God. (Of course there are more, read the book.)

Right heart with right attitude and humility equals getting right with God! Yea!

Jedidiah; 9:04 PM

Monday, August 4, 2008

Priceless

Jedidiah; 9:14 PM