ON FIRE FOR GOD

Hey guys!! How are the holidays coming along?!?! What have YOU been doing for the past month? Studying? Praying? Reading the Bible? Or just playing video games?

ARE YOU READY FOR CHRISTMAS?!?!

As we all know, CHRISTMAS is a time of gifts, christmas trees, santa claus, caroling and decorations. BUT, is THAT the TRUE MEANING of CHRISTMAS? As a Christian, Christmas is a time celebrating the BIRTH OF OUR SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST! For those who attend churches or cell group, plays, shows and parties will be held in churches and cells to celebrate Christmas. TIME spent will our church members and cell leaders help to strengthen our FAITH in the Lord. During caroling practises or play rehearsals we get into the spirit of WORSHIPING and PRAISING GOD and we start doing crazy stuff, right? But, how many of us will carry on the enthusiasm to continue praising God like this? Even after these events?


Many of us have encountered this problem before, and we will continue to encounter it. We all share the same experiences, but how many of us will ACT on it? Luke chapter 14 verse 15 to 24, one of Jesus' parables states that those who make excuses will never get to taste the sweetness of the kingdom of God. Will we continue to make excuses for our mistake of losing faith? OR will we ask for forgiveness from God and learn from our mistakes? How many of us are willing to take that bold step to be ON FIRE FOR GOD?


Most of us try to find refuge by listening to Christian songs like Planetshakers or Hillsongs, but these are only temporary. That fire that those songs provide will not be able to fuel our thirst for God everyday. Sometimes, we also attend Christian events like Camp or Subang Rally, but ultimately, that will not suffice. What we need to do is to READ THE BIBLE. The bible is God's word, and God's word holds many promises that He made to us. He promised us for a place in His kingdom. As we continue to dwell deeper into His word, we learn to understand what's God's plan for us in this world. With a goal, we become more focused towards it and never lose the fire for God or even fall for temptation.


The Lord wants and needs on-fire, redhot, enthusiastic followers who love Him more than anything or anyone else on this Earth!--Disciples who are DETERMINED to follow Jesus all the way because they know they have found the TRUTH! Such fervent followers of God should all be driven by the same compelling COMPASSION which motivated the Apostles and the martyrs and virtually EVERY great man or woman of God throughout history!--In fact, it's the same irresistible motivation that should motivate EVERY child of God in EVERYTHING they do, EVERYTHING they say, EVERYWHERE they go. Regardless of what you may lack in the way of natural talents, abilities, gifts etc., if you truly YIELD your heart to the Lord and let HIM inspire you and take control of your life--obeying God's Word and letting Him live IN you and THROUGH you, so that your heart BURNS with HIS Love--then He will be able to GREATLY use you and make you a blessing to MANY!


This is a crucial decision that EVERY Christian must face: To truly GIVE and YIELD your ALL to the Lord, and be willing to be an on-fire, enthusiastic, "HOT" servant of the LIVING God!--Or to WITHHOLD yourself from the Lord, compromising and fearing to vary from the norm, afraid to be different from the rest of the sceptical World lest others look down on you or think of you as some kind of a "fanatic" or "extremist"! The Bible says, "Every man according as he purposes and decides in his HEART, so let him GIVE!"--2Corinthians 9:7.

THE TIME HAS COME. WILL YOU CONTINUE TO SERVE THE LORD WHOLE-HEARTEDLY, CARRYING HIS WILL AND BE A COMMITTED BELIEVER?
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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!! :D

With love,
CFSMKSU
Faithful servant of the Lord

FAITH

He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

Matthew 17:20

As Christians, the most fundamental basic is to live by FAITH, but what does it mean? Faith is the conviction of truth without tangible proof. That means believing in something or putting our trust in something that cannot be seen. To have faith is to BELIEVE IN GOD'S WORD before it comes to pass. The acronym for the word faith says it best: Forsaking All I Trust Him.

In Hebrews chapter 11, old testament heroes like Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Joseph and Moses were paid tribute because of their undying and unwavering faith in our Lord God Almighty. In return, God grant them STRENGTH, OBEDIENCE to God's commands, HOPE of a coming Messiah, and PATIENCE for a heavenly country.

Through faith, we are able to overcome obstacles.

Through faith, we are able to look forward to a brand new day.


Through faith, we are able to understand God's will for us in this world.

The life of a Christian is full of battles, so we must equip ourselves with the faith to trust in God. Proverbs 3:5 states that Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path. Any obstacles that we may face can be overcome if we put our faith and trust in our Lord.

Here are some ways to instill faith in our lives

1. Through prayer. Remember, God ALWAYS has time to listen to your prayers. You just have to make time for him.

2. Through the word of God. The bible holds many inspiring stories, verses and parables to help with everyday problems and obstacles. Through the bible, we are assured of the promises of the Lord for his followers.

3. Through the Church. A church is a great place to encourage outgoing and godly attributes. Volunteer in worship sessions, IT departments or even ushers. Being together with a spiritual family helps to encourage faith.

4. Sharing of testimonies. Coming together with church members or fellowship members to share testimonies is a great way to encourage others and yourself to trust more in the spiritual guidance of the Holy Spirit.

"According as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith" (Romans 12:3)


"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him" (Hebrews 11:6)


"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1)


"To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me" (Acts 26:18)


"For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:26)


"For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?" (I John 5:4-5)