When the King Stayed Home

In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem.- 2 Samuel 11:1

It’s a verse that could easily be overlooked. Before the story of Bathsheba begins, Scripture quietly tells us where King David was, or wasn’t. It was the season when kings went to battle, but David stayed home.

There is a Season to Show Up

It was spring, a time when King David should be showing up in the battlefield. Instead, King David sent Joab and his men to the battlefield, while he remained at home in Jerusalem.

For us, our battlefield may look very different. It may be faithfully caring for our family, supporting our friend in need, or pursuing the dream God has placed in our hearts. God calls each of us to show up at our place of purpose.

Staying can become Spiritual Drift

Most of us don’t set out to drift away from God’s purposes. Instead, the drift often begins quietly – even “innocently”. We become distracted, comfortable, or lazy. We lose sight of our calling. We gradually stop showing up where God has called us to serve, to grow or to lead. We drift away from our calling when we “stay home”, instead of showing up.

Drift Creates Spiritual Vulnerability

When we drift from God’s presence, His purposes, or the place where He has called us to be, we often become more vulnerable—not because God abandons us, but because we’ve become less attentive to His voice and more susceptible to distraction and temptation.

My Invitation

This is my invitation for you today: discern where you have drifted away from your calling and seek to return to the place where God has called you to be. Returning to your calling isn’t about going back to where you were, but it’s about stepping into where God is calling you now. You never know, someone may be blessed simply because you chose to show up (instead of staying home).

Question: Am I staying in a comfortable zone when God is asking me to move and take action?

Bring Your Empty Jars

“Your servant has nothing there at all,” she said, “except a small jar of olive oil.” — 2 Kings 4:2 (NKJV)

This the story of a widow who approached the prophet Elisha in desperation. Her husband had died, leaving her with debts and her creditors were about to take her two sons as slaves. When Elisha ask her what she had in her house, she replied, “Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil”. Elisha instructed her to borrow as many empty jars as possible from her neighbours, go into her house with her sons, shut the door, and began pouring oil into the empty jars. Miraculously, the oil continued to flow until every jar was filled. Elisha then told her to sell the oil, pay off her debts, and live on what remained.

Except a Small Jar of Oil

The widow had nothing else in her house, except for a small jar of oil. How often we say, I’m just a mother, or retired, or ordinary person. We think it a small thing – too small to matter – but in God’s hands, small beginnings can lead to abundant blessings. God starts with what is already in our hands, sometimes things that we overlook or take for granted.

Bring Your Empty Jars

Elisha asked the widow to get empty jars, and said, “don’t ask for just a few”. God was preparing to give the widow as much as she could get, even though she didn’t understand it yet. God often asks us to come as we are – with our emptiness, limitations and lack. He wants us to bring them to Him first.

Keep Pouring

Elisha filled from the widow’s small jar of oil into all the empty jars. He kept pouring until every empty jar was filled. Then the prophet told the widow to sell the oil to pay the debts and lived on what remained.

God’s miracles happen when we are faithful and trust in His plan. Our role is to bring what we have, God’s role is to provide what we cannot.

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: recognise your “small jar of oil”, and bring your empty jars to God – that He will pour His abundant blessings into your empty jars that you present to Him in faithfulness.

Only Say the Word

Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. — Luke 7:6–7 (NIV)

This is the story of a Roman centurion who asked Jesus to heal his sick servant. The eldest pleaded his case by saying that the centurion had built the synagogue for them, making the case for his worthiness. But the centurion did not rely on his status or achievements, but humbled himself before Jesus saying, I do not deserve this (I am not worthy).

So often when we pray, we ask for signs. We fear giving control to God, and we insist on getting some certainty of God’s plan. Yet this centurion not only did not asked for signs, he was so confident that he asked Jesus to only say the word, certain that his servant will be healed this way. He trusted Jesus’ authority without needing proof.

He Recognised Jesus’ Authority

The centurion understood authority as he himself was a commander of many, and deals with commanding his solders regularly and they obey him. He recognised Jesus’ far-greater authority and he knew Jesus’ words were far more powerful.

He Approached Jesus with Humility

Although the centurion had his status and influence, he approached Jesus with great humility, saying, “Lord, I am not worthy…”.

He Placed His Trust in Jesus

The centurion trusted Jesus to only say the word, and it will be done. He trusted in Jesus completely, and knew that His word is trustworthy.

In the Bible, we hear of many people being amazed at Jesus and what He had done. This is the rare occasion when Jesus Himself was amazed – declaring that He has not found such great faith even in Israel (Luke 7:9). What extraordinary faith!

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: let us come before Jesus with the humility of the centurion and the confidence of his faith, praying, “Lord, I am not worthy… but only say the word”

Courage to Stretch Out Your Hand

Then he said to the man, ‘Stretch out your hand.’ So he stretched it out and it was completely restored, just as sound as the other. — Matthew 12:13 (NIV)

This story is often drawn to the debate about whether Jesus should heal on the Sabbath. However, I want to redirect it to the man with the withered hand. Jesus saw him, and He knew the Pharisees wanted to plot against Him, but He still told the man to stretch out his withered hand, and completely restored the hand, so that it is as sound as the other.

We all have our Withered Hand

We may not have withered hands physically, but we have our emotional trauma, which is easier to hide. It could be old hurts that never healed, painful disappointments, broken relationship, buried dream, shame that we have carried for years, a longing that has dried up. For most of us, it is well hidden. Except, God knows.

Jesus Asks for Our Brokenness

Jesus asked the man to stretch out his withered hands, exposing the very thing he is hiding and ashamed of. Yet, it is in obeying Jesus that healing and restoration can begin.

Jesus invites us to do the same, not because He doesn’t already know our pain, but because healing begins when we place our brokenness into His hands.

Restoration is God’s Desire

In front of the Pharisees, Jesus restored the man’s withered hand.

Jesus desires to restore our brokenness, remove our shame and make us whole again. Sometimes the restoration is immediate. Other times, it unfolds over time. But it begins with the courage to stretch out to Jesus what we have been hiding. It begins with obedience and trust in God.

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: have the courage to stretch out what are hidden in your heart to Jesus – your sadness, grief, disappointments, fear, anxiety, buried dreams, shame and guilt. May He bring healing and restoration to you, and make you whole.

A Midnight Search for Something More

Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.’ Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. — John 3:1-3 (NIV)

Nicodemus was educated, well-respected and a member of the Jewish ruling council. Yet he had sought out Jesus at night, under the cover of darkness. With all his status and accomplishments, he felt restless and his soul longs for more. The religious rituals, knowledge and laws could not fill the emptiness in his heart. His restlessness led him to Jesus late one night – for he believed that God was with Jesus.

Jesus told him that he must be born again – which led to much confusion. How can we be born again, he asked. Jesus told him that he must be born again of water and spirit. Jesus offered him a new life in the spirit.

In our lives, we sometimes go through a midnight season – a time of darkness, confusion, and uncertainty. When we feel unsettled, God sometimes use this holy restlessness to draw us closer to Him.

In the quiet darkness, we reflect upon our plans, our calling and our purpose. Surely, there is more than this daily grind of busy activities? And the answer is: Yes.

The answer is in the person of Jesus and HIs Kingdom. Jesus explained to Nicodemus that God is not about religion and its many rules and rituals, as perceived by the Jews during his time. God truly longs to have a deep relationship with us, like a loving father for his beloved children.

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you: If you find yourself in a midnight season—restless, questioning, and searching for something more—don’t rush to silence those feelings. Like Nicodemus, allow your restlessness to lead you toward Jesus. What feels like confusion may actually be an invitation to a deeper encounter with Him.

The Rule of 5: Daily Actions Towards Your Dream

John C. Maxwell teaches that success comes from consistently doing five key activities every day that move you toward your desired outcome. His own Rule of 5 included reading, filling ideas, thinking, asking questions and writing – habits that contributed to his becoming a prolific author and speaker. He uses the metaphor of chopping down a giant tree with an ax; if you take five swings at the same tree every day, it will eventually fall, no matter how big it is.

Many people carry a dream in their hearts for years – a book they want to write, a message they want to share, or a business they want to launch. Yet life gets busy, fear creeps in, and the dream remains buried. It is not that they lack desire, but they lack confidence and a structure to see them through. When the dream feels too big, use this Rule of 5 to start and get into the momentum.

Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin – Zechariah 4:10

How to Create Your Own “Rule of 5”

You can apply this framework to achieve your dreams:

  1. Identify your “tree” – having clarity on what your dream is. Example: write your book.
  2. Find your “ax” – this is the specific tools, skills, or resources required to achieve that dream. Example: writing skills, AI for idea generation, and accountability partner.
  3. Do your “swing” – define your 5 daily actions. Choose 5 small, manageable, and intentional tasks that directly move you toward your goal. Do this every day without fail. Example: write 300 words, use Ai to generate ideas, research topic, listen to podcast and update accountability partner.

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: if there is a dream that God has placed in your heart, identify five simple actions that will move you closer to it. Then commit to doing them daily. Your future is shaped not only by what you dream, but by what you do each day to achieve that dream.

God may have given you the dream, but you still need to sharpen your ax and take your daily swings.

Finding Our Identity in a Changing World

We live in a world that is changing faster than ever. Something trending today will be forgotten when a new trend takes over. Something popular today will be out of people’s mind when a newer thing emerges. A viral influencer can be hottest person in social media until he/she is replaced by another viral influencer…

The World Offers Many Identities

In the midst of all this change, it is a challenge to define who we are in the fast-paced ever-changing world. We tend to define ourselves by what we do, what we own and how others perceive us. We describe our identities based on our career, or achievements, or relationships. However, these do not define who we are.

Identity Needs a Strong Foundation

Just as a building requires a strong foundation, our identity needs something stable, strong and unchanging. Our identity begins with who God says we are.

”See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” — 1 John 3:1

God calls us His beloved children. We are loved, known and redeemed by God. Whatever happens in the world, or to us – we belong to a loving Heavenly Father. This is the foundation of our identity.

A Strong Foundation helps us Navigate Change

Change is inevitable. The world will continue to evolve. Technology will continue to advance. New opportunities and challenges will emerge.

But when our identity is grounded in something unchanging, we can face whatever challenges with greater confidence and peace. And we know we are never alone.

We do not need to follow trends to be accepted. We do not need to pretend to be someone else to blend into a group. We do not need to sacrifice who we are to be approved by others.

Our identity is rooted in Christ. In this ever changing world, we need to remain rooted in the truth of who we are and who we belong to. In this chaotic world, my faith in God has been the foundation of my identity.

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: in a world that is constantly changing, take a moment to reflect on the foundation of your identity. Do not be swayed by trends, popular opinions or latest movements – stand firm in who you are.

How Our Attachments Shape Our Identity

Last week, I talked about detachment. This week, I will talk about attachment. Our attachments to possessions, achievements, relationships, and status. In today’s world, many of us have become deeply attached to our devices – and our social media, digital validation and constant connection.

Technology and gadget are not the problem. But unhealthy attachment can quietly shift where we place our attention, worth and security.

Our Attachments Reveal What We Value Most

When we feel bored, lonely, anxious or uncertain, many of us instinctively reach for our phones. We scroll, compare and distract ourselves without even thinking.

Over time, these habits form attachments. And those attachments begin shaping our hearts. Jesus reminds us that our hearts naturally follow what we treasure the most.

”For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” — Matthew 6:21 (NIV)

Constant Attachment Can Distort Our Identity

The digital world constantly encourages us to build identity through visibility, performance and approval. We are tempted to measure our worth through: likes, followers, engagements, rewards or achievements.

When we become too attached to the opinions and noise of the world, we can lose sight of who we are in Christ.

God doesn’t define us by performance, but by our relationship with Him.

True Freedom Comes from Being Rooted in God

I am not saying to detach from the digital world, which for many of us, is quite impossible! However, we need a healthy detachment to use technology without allowing it to control us. We need to create space for stillness, reflection, prayer and deeper awareness of God’s presence.

The more rooted we are in God, the less dependent we become on external validation from social media to shape our identity.

Our identity is found in being deeply loved and known by a loving and gracious God.

My Invitation

This is my invitation today: pause and reflect on what you have become most attached to – and whether those attachments are drawing you closer to God and shaping who you are in God.

The Freedom of Detachment

I used to think being in control was a virtue. If I could manage the outcome, plan the steps, and achieve my goals – I would be okay.

But God has been teaching me something quietly and persistently: holding on too tightly is the very thing that keeps me from receiving what He wants to give me.

Detachment is not indifference. It is not giving up. It is the radical act of trusting God more than we trust ourselves.

Detachment from Control

We grip control because we are afraid – afraid of what will happen if we let go, afraid if we stop managing everything, everything will fall apart.

The truth is: we were never in control to begin with.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight – Proverbs 3:5-6.

God doesn’t ask us to understand the plan – He asks us to trust in His plan. Control is the illusion that our plan is better – but God is asking us to surrender to His plan.

Detachment from Success

Our world defines us by what we produce, what we achieve, and how high we climb. And slowly, without noticing, we begin to define ourselves that way too.

But what happens when worldly success doesn’t come? Or the results don’t match the effort, or the recognition never arrives?

God is less interested in our performance than in our heart.

Detachment from success does not mean we stop striving for excellence. It means we stop deriving our worth from it. We can work with full dedication and release the outcome – because God sees our faithfulness, not just our results.

Detachment from Our Sins

This is perhaps the hardest one. We hold onto our sins in ways we don’t even realize – replaying them, defining ourselves by them, or quietly believing that they are too heavy even for the grace of God.

God doesn’t want us to carry what He has apready paid in full. Detachment from sin is the courageous act of bringing it to the foot of the cross and leaving it there. It is refusing to let our past failures write the story of who we are today.

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: practice the art of letting go and trusting God.

The Hidden Season

Most of us would have heard of the story of Paul’s conversion along the road to Damascus. It was a dramatic story of how Jesus blinded Paul’s eyes – and asked him, “Why are you persecuting me?”. From a violent persecutor of Jesus’ followers, Paul made a total turn to become Jesus’ most ardent supporter – bringing the Good News of Jesus to many gentile countries and writing many of the letters in the New Testament.

What is less known about Paul’s story is that he had gone to Arabia after his conversion:

”…to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, my immediate response was not to consult any human being. I did not go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before I was, but I went into Arabia. Later I returned to Damascus. Then after three years, I went up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Cephas and stayed with him fifteen days.” — Galatians 1:16-18 (NIV)

Paul did not seek approval or validation from the apostles in Jerusalem after his conversion. He went directly to seek God. Just God. He realized that he had to unlearn his childhood teachings and relearn scriptures with Jesus as the centre of The Truth.

Paul was very learned and knowledgeable. But God had to transform Paul’s heart. He took him out in the desert to experience God, beyond his vast religious knowledge. God revealed Himself to Paul in the desert.

The hidden season is where God lays down the foundation of His truth.

If you are in a quiet hidden season, do not be discouraged that God has abandoned you. Rest assured that He is taking you through the refining fire for your soul.

Question: What is God wanting me to unlearn or rebuild in this quiet hidden season of my life?

The Slow Way Back

I have been lying on my bed for the past 3 days, pinned down by fever and headache. I have been popping Panadol and supplements, and diffusing with essential oils.

The world continues to spin. And my head continues to spin as well. Life goes on. The world does not wait for me.

But what comes full force while being stuck in bed is the self-judgment of things still undone and projects not yet achieved. The weight of it sinks me deeper into my bed.

Yet God reminds me:

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28

Even this – the weak body, the mental fatigue, the weary soul, the spiritual anguish – Jesus comes to give me rest.

Even this – the work undone, the pressure to achieve deadline – even this is not wasted. God is showing me slowly what is important, and who I need to focus on – Jesus.

Even this – the version of me lying in bed feeling like a failure – I know that Jesus is my healer and restorer.

You Were Never Meant to Stay Stuck

Do you still remember when you were young and having dreams were so natural. You didn’t have the word “impossible” in your vocabulary – every crazy dream was possible and fun!!!

The years passed, and those dreams got buried.

However, the dream never left. You left the dream.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go – Joshua 1:9

Those words were spoken to Joshua at one of his most daunting moments – stepping into Moses’ shoes, leading an entire nation into an unknown territory. After being stuck in the desert for 40 years, Joshua was called to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land.

Be Strong

When God told Joshua to be strong, He was pointing Joshua back to the source of all strength – God’s strength.

Our strength leads to burnout. God’s strength leads to breakthrough.

Do Not be Afraid

Joshua was afraid – that is precisely why God had to tell him three times to be strong and courageous. God knew his fear was real and deafening. Fear is not a sign to stop – it is often a sign that you are standing at the edge of something significant.

Our fear is real too. Our fear sometimes speak so loud and convincing. But God’s promise is greater than our biggest fear.

Do Not be Discouraged

Joshua was discouraged, feeling inadequate to step into leadership.

We are often discouraged when our dream feels too far, too slow or too hard. But God is always patiently and faithfully working all things together – including the detours, the setbacks and the waiting seasons – for a purpose far greater than we can see.

For the Lord Your God Will Be with You

Joshua didn’t cross into the Promised Land because he was the most qualified leader. He crossed it because God was with him.

This same promise belongs to us today. Wherever a dream takes you, God is with you. The God who placed the dream in your heart is the same God who will walk with you every step of the way.

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: believe that whatever dream God has put in your heart, He will be with you to see you through it. You were never meant to be stuck.

Lamp, not floodlights

We have a tendency to want to know the full plan to proceed with it, especially when it comes to God. We want to be sure – because, what if God’s plan is too hard, difficult or challenging?

But His word says:

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path – Psalm 119:105

Not floodlights to shine at the full picture, but a lamp to shine for the next few steps.

We want control, God offers guidance

A floodlight gives the full picture and certainty. But God’s lamp offers guidance for the next few steps and requires our trust beyond those few steps. We don’t want to lose control when we trust in God’s few steps, but that’s exactly what God asks of us. If we had actually known the full picture, we would have given up! Think of people who had survived cancer – it took years of trusting God throughout the healing journey.

The lamp trains you to walk, not just plan

A lamp only works when we move ahead and step forward. The lamp shines forward the path you are going – a few steps at a time.

Many of us stay stuck, waiting for clarity that was never promised. Meanwhile, God is waiting for us to move forward, as He is guiding us each step of the way.

The next step is enough

It is good to plan long-term, maybe a five-year plan. However, in this fast-paced world, there are too many variables that constantly changes. If we ever wait for the perfect time, or a stable environment, it will never happen. All God is asking from us – is to say “Yes” and move forward. Clarity often comes after obedience.

What we fail to realize is that the floodlights will be so blinding that we won’t be able to see anything at all. So, God has designed the lamp to show us a few steps ahead only.

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: when God reveals His next steps, trust in God and move forward in them. If the lack of the big picture is scaring you, know that God is sparing you the big picture for a good reason!

When Your Heart Burns Again

In the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, Jesus found them confused and disheartened. The disciples had placed their hope in Jesus, but He ended up crucified on the cross. They didn’t realize the stranger talking to them was Jesus, who proceeded to explain to them the fulfilment of the scriptures from Moses until that time. When the disciples finally recognised Him, they said excitedly:

Were not our hearts burning within us while He talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us – Luke 24:32

God walks with us – even when we don’t recognise Him

The disciples were talking to Jesus on the way to Emmaus, yet they did not recognise Him. Often, when we’re too caught up with our emotions, disappointments and unmet expectations, we miss God’s presence right beside us. We often miss the graces and opportunities presented to us in our daily life when we fail to recognise God in our midst. The truth is: He is always present with us, whether we feel or recognise Him.

Understanding Scripture reignites a weary heart

When Jesus started explaining the scriptures, the two disciples were amazed and felt their hearts burning. Jesus’ insight cut through their confusion. Their clarity ignited something powerful inside them. It was a conviction. It was a reawakening and an alignment of the heart. Similarly, God’s Word should ignite our heart, so that it is burning again!

A burning heart leads to a changed direction

When Jesus blessed and broke the bread, the two disciples’ eyes were opened immediately and they recognised Jesus. Upon seeing Jesus, they immediately turned around and return to Jerusalem. When our hearts are ignited with God’s truth, we need to redirect our lives towards God. We can’t stay the same, we can’t continue drifting anymore. Our burning hearts must leads us to where God wants to take us.

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: discern God’s presence in your life, let His Word reignite your heart and let it fire burning in your heart lead you to do God’s will. The fire in your heart is not meant to warm you, it is there to ignite you into action.

The Weight of Wisdom

I celebrated my birthday last week with my family in China. As part of my birthday celebration, we had a family trip to Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen China. It was truly enjoyable, memorable and reminded me of how blessed I am!

I realise that growing older does not always mean growing wiser. Or that growing wiser comes with a weight of sorrow…

For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief – Ecclesiastes 1:18

I’ve learnt that wisdom often brings a deeper awareness – and with it, a certain sorrow. I couldn’t help reflecting on this as I welcome another year of my life.

Wisdom Reveals what we cannot unseen

Growth changes your perspective. The more you understand, the more you begin to recognise what is out of alignment – whether in your life, your relationships, or the world around you.

Once you see the truth, you cannot go back to not knowing. You can’t feign ignorance. Wisdom stretches you, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Wisdom Confronts us before it Transforms us

Wisdom doesn’t just show you the world – it shows you yourself. As I reflected over the past year, I didn’t just see growth – I also saw missed opportunities and wasted time.

What feels like sorrow is often the beginning of transformation. Conviction leads to change. Awareness leads to action. And growth, though uncomfortable, always move you forward.

Wisdom carries Weight – but also Purpose

Wisdom can feel heavy sometimes. It makes you more aware of life’s struggles, suffering and pain – and the responsibility that comes from that knowing.

However, the weight of wisdom is not meant to crush you, but to shape you:

  • respond instead of react
  • choose with intention
  • live with deeper purpose

You are given wisdom to live more meaningfully and with purpose.

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: to be aware of the weight of wisdom that can sometimes feel like a burden, but more importantly, to see the beauty of wisdom that brings meaning, purpose and transformation.

Carried on Eagles Wings

Have you ever felt like you’re meant to be soaring high in the sky, but felt like you’re exhausted just flapping your wings?

Let me remind you of what God said when He rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt:

You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself – Exodus 19:4

This Eagle mindset is not about your effort, strength nor discipline. It’s about whose wings you’re riding on when you soar above the stormy situations in your life.

1. I carried you

God carried the Israelites out of the slavery in Egypt by His mighty hand. It’s about surrendering to the One who lifts us up. In whatever challenging or impossible situations we find ourselves, God is able to carry us through it.

2. On eagles’ wings

God carried the Israelites from slavery to freedom. Eagle swoops down and carry their young – even midair – to safely. It does it tenderly but with great strength. God comes to carry us on eagle’s wings when we’re exhausted – and He does it with His loving hands.

3. And brought you to myself

God brought the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt to Himself. Even though the Israelites complaint endlessly, yet God was patient with them and provided for them in the desert. He never abandoned them in the desert. In the same way, God is bringing us to Himself, seeking a personal relationship with Him.

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: ask God to carry you on eagle’s wings each day – above your fears, frustration and exhaustion. Trust in God to carry you to rise above the chaos of life and soar to the highest sky.

Commissioned To Go

When Joshua took over from Moses to lead the Israelites to the Promised Land, it was a huge assignment.

But God gave Joshua this promise:

Be strong and courageous… Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go – Joshua 1:9

The Israelites were starting a new chapter of their lives in the Promised Land. Joshua had a big shoes to fill – taking over from Moses – leading a new generation of Israelites. It was Joshua’s obedience that gave him the courage and strength to lead God’s people, knowing that God is with him.

WEEK 12 Theme: Commissioned to God

This week, we will choose to live intentionally, aligning our daily actions with who God has commissioned us to be. God demands our obedience when he commission us with His plan. There is no step-by-step plan, or guarantees, or perfection conditions – just His perfect plan.

We can choose to stay comfortable or confused, or stuck – or we can go where we’re called by God. We don’t need more preparation, or more signs. We just need to say “Yes” and move towards God’s plan, knowing that God is with us whenever He commission us.

Weekly Intention

This week, make a decision to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and take action in obedience to our divine commission.

As we celebrate Holy Week this week, let us prepare our hearts to embrace the death and resurrection of Jesus. Just as Jesus commissioned His disciples after His resurrection, we are also commissioned to be His disciples to do His will.

Seek God for discernment on where He is sending you to in this season of your life. Let go of everything that is holding you back. Stand firm in your conviction.

Go because God is with you.

Question: What is God asking me to step into right now – and will I go?

Obedience When It Doesn’t Make Sense

In the story of Naaman, he was told by the prophet Elisha’s messenger to wash at the Jordan River for seven times. Naaman was a respected commander with leprosy, and was furious with this ridiculous instruction. His servant persuaded him, and he was completed healed after doing so.

WEEK 11 Theme: Obedience When it doesn’t Make Sense

For Naaman, it totally doesn’t make sense to wash himself at the river and for seven times! And he felt disrespected as the prophet Elisha didn’t come to him, but had sent his messenger with the instruction. He refused to follow it, but was persuaded by his servants. It is only by following the instruction that he was healed.

Many times, when God calls us to do something that doesn’t make sense, or it is inconvenient or uncomfortable, we are reluctant to do so. We make excuses, delay or ignore it. Many times, our pride gets in the way – we want to know the plan first so we can feel ready. We find it hard to trust God when His instruction does not make sense to us.

Faith doesn’t grow in comfort – it grows in surrender. Sometimes, the very step we resist is the one that leads to breakthrough, just like in the story of Naaman.

Weekly Intention

Obedience is not about having all the answers. It is about trusting in the One who does. Obedience is trusting in God for His plan – taking a leap of faith – knowing that God orchestrates the people and events according to His mighty plan. His plan always prevails. His plan is perfect.

This week, ponder on God’s “nudges” that is calling you to do something uncomfortable or something that doesn’t make sense. Forget about trying to figure out God’s plan, for you will never be able to do so. It is only in hindsight, that sometimes God reveals why He did what He did, but not always.

Question: Where am I challenged to obey God, even thought it doesn’t make sense now?