As stated clearly in the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19, we are to "go and make disciples of all nations". And learning from the IDMC (intentional disciple making church) conference, the key to world evangelisation is through mentoring and intentional disciplemaking. So how is that done? There is no hard and fast rule but 1st and foremost, we must have a close walk and passionate daily journey with our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, we have to go back to very roots of our faith, the Bible and prayer. Without these 2, we have no foundation in Christ at all. So how can we do it? How can we be a true disciple of Christ in the 1st place?
Here are the 4 steps to being a disciple of Christ and also being a mentor:
1) Discover the truths from the Bible (through the working of the Holy Spirit)
- Read and study the Bible
- Journal down thoughts and learning points that the Holy Spirit has impressed upon your heart
- Devote time to prayer and meditating on the Word
- Memorise key verses
2) Apply what the Holy Spirit has led you to discover through the Word of God
- Use the scriptures as a basis for decision-making in your everyday life
- Use the scriptures to pray for others
- Live out the truths discovered (for eg. Being Salt and Light of the world - infleunce others through the Word and reflect God in a way that glorifies Him)
- Be inquisitive about what you have learnt (Ask spiritually mature Christians if what you have learnt is correct or if they have any further input to benefit your learning experience with God)
3) Reap the benefits (claim the blessings God has promised in the Word)
- Be encouraged through the Word
- Pray fervently and passionately
- Have a insatiable appetite for God's Word
- Love Jesus deeply from the heart TOTALLY
- Surrender all to God
- Bearing the cross
4) Pass it on! (It only takes a spark...WOO HOO! to get the fire going)
- Yes, pass it on, use the truths from the Word to bless others (be it non-believers or fellow brothers and sisters in Christ)
- Spread the gospel
- Preaching what you practise (meaning that you have already experienced it, so your testimony would be true and heartfelt love for Jesus and naturally, instead of just mere words, you will impart your lives and learning to your mentorees)
Yes, that's why I encourage you to have a daily walk with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Nothing is more important than that. If you feel reading the Word or praying is very difficult, let me encourage you by saying, it does not take much, there are 3 things you need only:
1) Teary eyes - Crying and acknowledging that you are insufficient and you need Jesus
2) A Broken Heart - Proclaiming that only Jesus is capable of mending your heart which is ravaged by sin and darkness
3) Bent knees - Surrendering all at the foot of the cross (be humble and reverent)
Last but not least, let me end with a prayer for you from Ephesians 1:18-20
"I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms"
From the words of the sermon yesterday,
DO YOU KNOW JESUS? or DO YOU JUST KNOW WHO HE IS? (that difference can determine which eternity is awaiting you)
Joke of the day:
Small boy holding bible:
Wow, God is great, He parted the Red Sea and saved the Israelites from Egypt!
Atheist:
Boy, there is a scientific explanation for that. Studies have shown that part of the Red Sea has only 6 inches of water and anyone can easily walk through even to this very day. NOTHING GREAT! (feels proud and good he has discouraged another in their faith)
Few moments later....
Small boy holding Bible:
(Even louder now) Wow, God is GREAT!!!!!!!!
Atheist:
Are you dumb or did you just hear what I just said?
Small boy holding Bible:
Yes I did, the Israelites walked over the Red Sea over 6 inches of water. But DO you know why I shouted God is great again? Imagine, God is able to drown the WHOLE ARMY of Pharoah(chariots and soldier and horses) using only 6 inches of water!!!!!
Atheist:
pengz
Moral of the story:
GOD is above science.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
I'm greatly encouraged by this!
Talking about a passion for missions....2 missionaries from YWAM (Youth with a Mission) went to thailand and learnt muay thai and went around to various gyms to spread the gospel. Now they have set up their own gym to benefit the trainers, trainees and the community.
Btw their website is :
http://www.injesus.com/index.php?module=group&task=details&GroupID=MT021DWZ
Alot of people think that muay thai is evil and spiritual and very violent, but if your focus is on God and your aim is to be fitter and to touch lives, isn't it wonderful? I really am encouraged by their work as tentmakers in a foreign country and spreading the gospel in a country where Buddhism is so so dominant.
For their work and for all the missionaries and tentmakers out there, "Phra Jao uay phra pon" which means GOD BLESS YOU!
Joke of the day:
Why is something so tall and big called a flat?
Answer:
I don't know, you tell me!
Btw their website is :
http://www.injesus.com/index.php?module=group&task=details&GroupID=MT021DWZ
Alot of people think that muay thai is evil and spiritual and very violent, but if your focus is on God and your aim is to be fitter and to touch lives, isn't it wonderful? I really am encouraged by their work as tentmakers in a foreign country and spreading the gospel in a country where Buddhism is so so dominant.
For their work and for all the missionaries and tentmakers out there, "Phra Jao uay phra pon" which means GOD BLESS YOU!
Joke of the day:
Why is something so tall and big called a flat?
Answer:
I don't know, you tell me!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Great quote from Hudson Taylor!
God's Work done in God's Way will never lack God's resources
When you go about your life serving God, never never worry for that shows disrespect to God's sovereignty and providence.
When you go about your life serving God, never never worry for that shows disrespect to God's sovereignty and providence.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Doorstep Missions and Spreading the Gospel!
There is nothing more important than spreading the Good news or the Gospel. For those that do not understand, the Good news is that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came down on earth to die for our sins that we can have an eternal R/S with God if we accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. Jesus rose from the dead and is seated at the right hand of God and that is why we celebrate Easter Sunday.
Therefore, let us GO and give others a chance at knowing this wonderful Saviour and letting them experience a life where God is leading us every step of the way.
Please read your bible everyday and remember to pray for those who are less fortunate, needy, and have not heard to gospel. Pray for your friends that they have open hearts that they would be willing to hear from the Word of God.
As for Doorstep Missions, there are 1 million foreigners (not born in Singapore) currently living in Singapore. 80% of them have not heard the gospel b4. Let us pray and make efforts to care, not to be prejudiced and live lifes that show that God loves them too. Let us tell them of God's love and grace.
Let us remember the Great Commission and not make it the Great Omission:
Matthew 28:19
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"
Nations here does not mean countries but it means people groups (ethnic groups/ people of different race/background).
Let the Mirror Youth Ministry be one that aims to glorify God and be like Him. As in our theme verse (for those that dunno) 2 Corinthians 3:18 :
" And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed in his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."
Joke of the day:
What kidney can never be used for transplant?
Answer:
KIDNEY BEANS!
Therefore, let us GO and give others a chance at knowing this wonderful Saviour and letting them experience a life where God is leading us every step of the way.
Please read your bible everyday and remember to pray for those who are less fortunate, needy, and have not heard to gospel. Pray for your friends that they have open hearts that they would be willing to hear from the Word of God.
As for Doorstep Missions, there are 1 million foreigners (not born in Singapore) currently living in Singapore. 80% of them have not heard the gospel b4. Let us pray and make efforts to care, not to be prejudiced and live lifes that show that God loves them too. Let us tell them of God's love and grace.
Let us remember the Great Commission and not make it the Great Omission:
Matthew 28:19
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"
Nations here does not mean countries but it means people groups (ethnic groups/ people of different race/background).
Let the Mirror Youth Ministry be one that aims to glorify God and be like Him. As in our theme verse (for those that dunno) 2 Corinthians 3:18 :
" And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed in his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."
Joke of the day:
What kidney can never be used for transplant?
Answer:
KIDNEY BEANS!
Friday, July 4, 2008
10 new things I have learnt about myself in the month of June!
1) I seem to work as well with kids as well with youths (children are just so cute, needing to be loved and smiling at you, so innocent and faithful...no wonder God wants us to have a childlike faith)
2) I can't stay up as late as I used to (I couldn't last past 2am in the church retreat, kept feeling sleepy and same for the children's camp wiv the LCCS)
3) I can roundhouse kick a height of 1.8m (during the 3rd lesson of muay thai)
4) I have better stamina and fitness (being able to play with youths from 10am till 6pm at sentosa, then 1 week later playing soccer from 10am till 4pm, all under the blistering sun)
5) I am still learning with regards to preparing bible study
6) I'm eating alot less than I used to
7) I am more mild-mannered than I was in army and JC
8) I am able to like someone for 1 and half years but still keep it from her (to guard her heart and to allow God to work in mine)
9) Reading ain't so bad
10) Yesterday was history, Tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that's why its called PRESENT!
Joke of the day:
If a durian dropped from the sky, would you catch it with your right or left hand (this is to test your natural hand, sometimes it may not be the hand you write with)
Answer:
So who said left or who said right? Either answer you must be crazy, I wouldn't catch a durian falling from the sky AT ALL. I would be mad to do so. LOL....sry just being boliao
2) I can't stay up as late as I used to (I couldn't last past 2am in the church retreat, kept feeling sleepy and same for the children's camp wiv the LCCS)
3) I can roundhouse kick a height of 1.8m (during the 3rd lesson of muay thai)
4) I have better stamina and fitness (being able to play with youths from 10am till 6pm at sentosa, then 1 week later playing soccer from 10am till 4pm, all under the blistering sun)
5) I am still learning with regards to preparing bible study
6) I'm eating alot less than I used to
7) I am more mild-mannered than I was in army and JC
8) I am able to like someone for 1 and half years but still keep it from her (to guard her heart and to allow God to work in mine)
9) Reading ain't so bad
10) Yesterday was history, Tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that's why its called PRESENT!
Joke of the day:
If a durian dropped from the sky, would you catch it with your right or left hand (this is to test your natural hand, sometimes it may not be the hand you write with)
Answer:
So who said left or who said right? Either answer you must be crazy, I wouldn't catch a durian falling from the sky AT ALL. I would be mad to do so. LOL....sry just being boliao
Monday, June 2, 2008
Muay thai is really really tiring! But rewarding!
Wah itz been a while since i blogged and I just want to say....Muay thai could be the key to me losing the weight that has stuck wiv me all my life and I can be fit when I go to Nepal for missions...
And another thing...you have to listen to this gal sing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QUh6CLBZN8&NR=1
search for all her songs...she will melt your heart and she made me tear...she's only 6 but sings as good as anyone...
Joke of the day:
A little girl and a little boy went to the doctor. The girl went in 1st and came out crying. The boy asked, "Why? What happened?" The girl said "I came for a blood test and the doctor cut my finger to take out some blood" Then the shocking thing happened, the boy started crying. The girl asked "Why are you crying?"
Want to guess the boy's reply?
Answer:
The boy replied " I am coming for a urine test today!"
And another thing...you have to listen to this gal sing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QUh6CLBZN8&NR=1
search for all her songs...she will melt your heart and she made me tear...she's only 6 but sings as good as anyone...
Joke of the day:
A little girl and a little boy went to the doctor. The girl went in 1st and came out crying. The boy asked, "Why? What happened?" The girl said "I came for a blood test and the doctor cut my finger to take out some blood" Then the shocking thing happened, the boy started crying. The girl asked "Why are you crying?"
Want to guess the boy's reply?
Answer:
The boy replied " I am coming for a urine test today!"
Monday, May 12, 2008
Thanks and kudos to u all
REally wana thank God for His guidance and blessings for the 1st half of a year of my full-time ministry as a youth worker...He has really pulled me through and led me every step of the way...And for the youths, really would like to thank you all for all your encouragement and love and care and concern...you know who you are...and its usually those that read my blog...thanks...
Yesterday, I had the urge to compete once again...I have not had this feeling since last year... I wanted to quit playing pool competitively because I knew it would take alot of time and affect my ministry...But the adrenalin rush and the feeling of playing well at something you excel...that feeling is indescribable...I dunno...but sometime soon, if God permits, I would like to play in a major tournament once again...not for glory or money or whatever...just the feeling of using the gift God has blessed me with...I don't care about rankings anymore...I just want to play my best...losing also is fine...as long I compete...
Joke of the day:
Knock, knock who's there?
Answer:
(Someone shoutst) No one's home.
Yesterday, I had the urge to compete once again...I have not had this feeling since last year... I wanted to quit playing pool competitively because I knew it would take alot of time and affect my ministry...But the adrenalin rush and the feeling of playing well at something you excel...that feeling is indescribable...I dunno...but sometime soon, if God permits, I would like to play in a major tournament once again...not for glory or money or whatever...just the feeling of using the gift God has blessed me with...I don't care about rankings anymore...I just want to play my best...losing also is fine...as long I compete...
Joke of the day:
Knock, knock who's there?
Answer:
(Someone shoutst) No one's home.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Pain in my heart, but burden lifted
Finally...after praying and letting God talk to me...I have finally decided that although the gal of my dreams may be sweet, caring, kind and kinda angelic...she isn't the one for me...
Pains my heart but i guess its for the better before I do anything i will regret...i finally saw the light when i just feel i'm not able to communicate with her at a level where i can get to know her better...I seem to talk to all my other female frenz and communicate so much better with them than her...I guess its just finally I let God wake me up from this year-long dream and opened my eyes to the focus which should be on Him...
Therefore, I doubt you will c the happy happy go lucky josiah for a while...He's taking a holiday...you will c a more toned-down and maybe even boring josiah...He's trying to get rid of his pain in heart and focus on serving God...
Pains my heart but i guess its for the better before I do anything i will regret...i finally saw the light when i just feel i'm not able to communicate with her at a level where i can get to know her better...I seem to talk to all my other female frenz and communicate so much better with them than her...I guess its just finally I let God wake me up from this year-long dream and opened my eyes to the focus which should be on Him...
Therefore, I doubt you will c the happy happy go lucky josiah for a while...He's taking a holiday...you will c a more toned-down and maybe even boring josiah...He's trying to get rid of his pain in heart and focus on serving God...
Monday, April 7, 2008
Bible Study and Prayer group!
Hi, this is to all the youths in the Mirror Ministry...I would like to know the interest level of you all with regards to small group bible study and prayer....the bible study would be done by an area basis. Meaning I will meet whoever is interested depending whether you stay in the north, west, central or east of Singapore, I will go to your area (maybe eg is like east I meet you all at tampines mall). If anyone is interested in having bible study to learn more abt God, please indicate to me.
As for the prayer group, I'm finding youths who are interested to pray for our ministry as a whole. It will be done before/after youth meetings. If interested, please indicate to me too.
Rememeber, bible study and prayer are vital for the growth of the youth ministry. Because without it, we would not be even able to call ourselves part of the Christian church. I will be praying God will instill the passion of His word in you and ignite the hunger for prayer.
Josiah
As for the prayer group, I'm finding youths who are interested to pray for our ministry as a whole. It will be done before/after youth meetings. If interested, please indicate to me too.
Rememeber, bible study and prayer are vital for the growth of the youth ministry. Because without it, we would not be even able to call ourselves part of the Christian church. I will be praying God will instill the passion of His word in you and ignite the hunger for prayer.
Josiah
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Sorry for the slow update! Thank God for the CSI event!
Firstly, I would like to praise God in the way He helped me get well so quickly last saturday...I was feeling weak, feverish and had a bad flu...and i had to act in the CSI youth event...amazingly...just half an hour b4 the event...God took all my pain and illness away...it just reminded me how wonderful God is and itz so symbolic of the cross...how Jesus took away the sins of the world..by showing how much He loved us and died on our behalf...I appreciated Jesus so much more after that day...
Really wana thank God also for the newcomers that came for the CSI event and the people behind the whole event...the hardwork really paid off...because i totally believed God was truly glorifed throughout the event...
Oh yar..now for the update of the weight loss programme..
Stats as of 25th Feb 2008 (will be updated bi-weekly):
Chest - 44 inches
Waist - 36 inches
Stomach - 39 inches
Hips - 46 inches
Biceps - 14 inches
Stats as of 18th March 2008: (BLUE means shown improvement)
Chest - 45 inches
Waist - 35.5 inches
Stomach - 38 inches
Hips - 42 inches
Biceps - 14 inches
Actually, I have been kinda slack on my exercise liao...been too busy..Thank God I still showed abit of results..
Joke of the Day:
What did the monkey say to the human being?
Answer:
God told you He made you and you would rather think you descended from me? You MONKEY BRAIN!
Really wana thank God also for the newcomers that came for the CSI event and the people behind the whole event...the hardwork really paid off...because i totally believed God was truly glorifed throughout the event...
Oh yar..now for the update of the weight loss programme..
Stats as of 25th Feb 2008 (will be updated bi-weekly):
Chest - 44 inches
Waist - 36 inches
Stomach - 39 inches
Hips - 46 inches
Biceps - 14 inches
Stats as of 18th March 2008: (BLUE means shown improvement)
Chest - 45 inches
Waist - 35.5 inches
Stomach - 38 inches
Hips - 42 inches
Biceps - 14 inches
Actually, I have been kinda slack on my exercise liao...been too busy..Thank God I still showed abit of results..
Joke of the Day:
What did the monkey say to the human being?
Answer:
God told you He made you and you would rather think you descended from me? You MONKEY BRAIN!
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