Started the 40 day fast early on 3rd January. Will still fast through to 13th Feb. The fast has been fairly easy and I look forward to having good times with the Lord. On January 3rd, preached the New Year message in Sydney and will\u00a0share it again\u00a0in Singapore this Saturday. On 4th January, has my first fast smoothie to keep up the energy. Look forward to the whole of the forty day fast.<\/p>\n
The earth is in turmoil as seen in the recent volcanic activities and earthquakes. Indeed, the dream vision of the sinking islands point to a tumultuous year 2010. This is the calm before the storm. A lot of energy is in the air like a tinderbox waiting for the spark. For the believer, it will be a year of visions and\u00a0endings and beginnings\u00a0as the changing of the guard gets completed (the old guard giving way to the new guard). In this life, there is no real ending only the new beginning at every ending. The final ending is with Christ’s second coming. Thus we will see the end of some things and the beginning of new things like the changing of the seasons. Some things will end this year (2010) and in its place new things will take root. There may be a period of chaos during the transition but it is all under control by God who permits and foresaw this changes. In a time of change, the most important thing is to stay rooted to fundamentals – word, prayer, worship, etc. For those who have been faithful and waiting on the Lord, this season of change will be the launch of new things. I purposely use the word ‘launch’ rather than new beginnings as there is a preparation and prior beginning before launch – there is a framework already in place before a launch can take place. For those who have already prepared their boat and framework, this year will be the launch of that boat or ship. It is the season to launch into things that have been in the back burner being tested and established but now ready for the limelight.<\/p>\n
As we look forward to this new year, we continue to pray and fast for all our loved ones, friends and partners in the ministry, students and members of God’s church that God would cause this year to be a mighty fruit bearing year. The tree has been planted, it is now ready for the firstfruits. Papa God, we pray and lift up all our loved ones, friends and partners of the ministry, students and members of Your church that they be rooted and grounded in the love of God (Ephesians 3) and that they all may bear fruit in this year of great changes. Stabilize all of them in Your embrace of love and cause the power of Your Spirit and Your works predestined from before the foundation of the earth to be manife<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Started the 40 day fast early on 3rd January. Will still fast through to 13th Feb. The fast has been fairly easy and I look forward to having good times with the Lord. On January 3rd, preached the New Year … Continue reading