Archive for September 22nd, 2008

Wait by the water… (John 5:2-3) 230908

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes. In these lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, lame and withered, [waiting for the moving of the waters;] (John 5:2-3)
 
I used to go to Pulau Ubin for personal retreat. I would simply [...]

Sacrifice with compassion… (Matthew 9:13) 220908

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

But go and learn what this means, “I desire compassion, and not sacrifice,’ for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners. (Matthew 9:13)
 
Sometime it is difficult to discern the will of God, what does God really want from me? How can I please Him? Can we ever do anything to please Him? [...]