BE A BLESSING!

Its been a while since i wrote, but many exciting things are happening!!

As we go into the 100K Challenge, my heart is full of excitement at what God is going to do in our midst. Hearing Ed Silvoso gave me renewed faith to see winning a city a possibilityagain. It just begins with each of us, in twos and threes establishing a perimeter and a beach-head till we conquer the enemy's territory.

I have already began to see that firstly in my own family...with my parents saved in the past yr or so, as i faithfully pray and bless them, and now together we are blessing people in this 100K campaign. Just this week, we blessed an exchange student that has became a friend of my mum as she stayed over nite in our house. Her desire is to find a job real soon as she gets back. I am sure we will see answered prayers come to past.

My students too began to ask me "What is prayer?" as i asked if they wished to be blessed and prayed for. This has open the door for me to share Christ to them and the goodness of God.

Dear spiritual children...God is teaching us something valuable. Lets learn to BLESS, Fellowship, Pray and then Proclaim. Many times we do it in the reverse order. Indeed, doing acts of kindness and love will give us the right to enter their life and ultimately to share the ultimate love, God's love for them.

There are many NEEDS out there. God wants to use each of us to be that vessel of love and blessing. Would you avail yourself this day to be that BLESSING?

Catching the Heart of God and our Spiritual Father

This week's service was special. I was reminded again why FCBC and our spiritual fathers meant so much to me. Am proud to have a senior pastor and spiritual father of FCBC like Ps Khong. His desire to walk in faith,having God's heart and pressing in to do what God has called Him has always been something that i believe and catch from. Seeing him preach like this, energises me and reaffirm many things i have done.

Sons and grandsons, this song was the deep cry of my heart the past week. May we grow to be consumed with Jesus and His very heart.

Would you follow me and make this prayer for your life today ?

Heal my heart and make it clean,
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like you have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks yours
Everything i am for your kingdom's cause

Back from Muar!

My grandsons aspires to be like me. Lines of wisdom on the face!

Try to get the peanut on my nose guys!

They did it! Yum yum!

My sons and grandsons in the Lord

As usual, Muar prayer house is really a blessing from the Lord. I am glad FCBC didnt sell it away. Haha. I enjoy the quiet times with the Lord and the short times i had with my sons and grandsons. Indeed its a joy always to see the spiritual family and to laugh and fellowship with them.

Seeking God has to be deliberate. In the sense we all need to go into the inner courts of the Lord, so that in that intimate communion with Him we can see clearly his plans and purposes. Many of us are far too distracted with many things in life to really come into that place with the Lord. The Holy Spirit desires to do 4 things for us in light of 1 Cor 2:9-12:

a. Open our spiritual eyes so that we can see what God has for us

b. Gives us understanding of what he has freely given us

c. Gives us confidence to Speak spiritual truths

d. Gives us boldness and compassion to ACT.

In this Year of Victory would you first go into that place of intimate communion with the Lord. You will find Victory through the Holy Spirit.

With Unity comes a Greater Destiny

Hi guys, apologies for the long delay in the blog. Just came back from a retreat with the 288 in Desaru.

One of the things that God spoke so clearly to me was when each of the 12 groups from various tribes came together to build a sand City or what we normally term sand castles. Condition only is that it must be linked to each other.

Working in 1hr 15 mins, each of the groups came up with beautiful sand castles and citiess and when all of us completed our own city, what was formed was a great monopolis.

Indeed when we have a coporate destiny, lets believe we can fulfill our individual calling, whether it is to build the sand walls or the roads etc...but in one heart, one mind in the Lord, we can do so much more.

Indeed Unity results in so much more, a greater Destiny!

Today, would you ask God to help you fulfill your personal calling and at the same time fulfill that coporate calling as His Body.

The Day GOD SPOKE!

In 1998, i remember i woke up one morning with a fresh desperation to hear the voice of God. Jesus said my sheep knows my voice and hears Him, and though i know God has spoken to me in various ways, deep in my heart i know i lack the intimacy that God desires to have with me.

WHY? LORD.... will you speak to me clearly!!!

God says: " Son, IF I SPEAK, will you OBEY?"

Adrian : " EERrrm.... YES LORD!!..."

God says: " Today, you will meet your ex-college friend (Wen xing) along the day and you shall speak to him about me...Would you?

Adrian:" What!!?? You sure Lord? But he different engineering faculty from me...But..But..."

God was silent. I knew it was a simple test of obedience on my part.

Evening came that day, and there was no sign of Wenxing. I WAS HAPPY!!! Because being a young Christian that time, i was still shy about sharing the gospel and so i took Bus no. 10 home from NUS. I knew the chances of meeting him was NIL as Wenxing stays in Ang Mo Kio (or was it Toa Poayoh) and Bus 10 goes to the East.

As Bus no.10 passes by World Trade Centre, i FROZE as i saw Wenxing up the double decker Bus. I was SHOCKED. Wah Piangz! So accurate huh God? You really spoke and know the everything. I shared the Gospel with Wenxing that day. He used to be a harden Buddist but that day, i knew it was a miracle itself when he listened openly to the Good news. Well...he didnt recieve Christ that day, but this valuable seed that God told me to plant would one day bear fruit!

Today if you want to know God's voice in a new way, simply OBEY his gentle voice and you will begin to see the reality of His presence in your life!

Treasuring the times, treasuring family

My last few post focus alot on precious lessons that God taught me as well as some of my life journey and there are many more to come in my posts next week. But today, i will just relax and share some thoughts with you.

Time really flies and i remember this picture was was taken some time early last year. And yes, its in SINGAPORE! We need to pause sometimes and give thanks to God for this life that we are living, for our loved ones, our physical and spiritual family. We normally rush through each day without contemplating on what really matters. I realise what really matters is that each day we live fufilling His purposes, being a blessing to others and treasuring what God has given to us. Just as God gave His unconditional love to us while we are yet sinners, i also want to live that life giving and sowing unconditionally.

This is an old picture taken just maybe 3 years ago 2004 (i think). Since then many things have changed, many things have happened. But in all things, today i just want to give thanks for every life featured here of my spiritual sons. I realise time or events shouldnt determine sonship. In the past week, i have committed to pray for one thing in every of my spiritual sons life till i see it happen.

Today, would you give and be a blessing unconditionally to someone?

Be like a Child

This is a picture of Justin, one of my favourite kid at sunday school in Timothy Club. Isnt he cute??!!! And guess what! He is putting on the Helmet of Salvation that we made together!!! Well, most of the helmet was made by myself and given to him free...all he did was to accept it and wear it..

Isnt salvation the same? God gave himself to us freely so that we can recieve not only salvation but every promise and blessings that come from the cross. The only condition on our part is to recieve and believe just like a little child.

Dear spiritual children, today may you grow in Child-like faith. God is good but unless we become like a little child, we will never inherit all of His promises.

Final Day of Reservist: BE my Hands,Mouth and Feet!

Finally, this reservist period has come to an end. To my new found friend and brother in Christ Iain,if you are reading this, remember to press on and shine for the Lord!

Indeed, this reservist period reminded me again that we need to be the hands, the feet and the mouth of the Lord. On friday, i finally decided to share Christ with one last person at the prompting of the Spirit.

This new friend that i came to know in the past week in the RSAF office was born without a lower arm on both hands and lack a few fingers. The 1st day i met him, i was filled with compassion for him because i knew God's love was special for this person because he was born special. We had breakfast together the past week, and breaks together, just brfriending him and making sure he feels accepted and loved. Finally on Fri i decided to share God's love for him.

I was suprise when he told me that he only heard of Jesus as a man with some beliefs and teaching and he didnt know about God's love and someone dying for him and his sins. He listened intently as i share with him and i asked him to memorise and recieve John 3:16 for his life. Praise the Lord!

Indeed how would anyone know the Good news if we do not speak and how will anyone know of His love if we do not first show it? Bless you my spiritual children that we will be a tribe that demostrates God's love and power. Would you be the hands, mouth and feet of the Lord today?

How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?Romans 10:14

OCB be GONE in Jesus Name!

A young man walked into the camp's office on Monday where i am serving my Reservist. He was downgraded and waiting to be posted out. It was not long that i that i came to know he was suffering was a psychological disorder known as Obessive Compulsive Behaviour (OCB). He needs to spend time cleaning his hands for at least 40 minutes after passing motion, and rinse his buttocks not less than 50 times. So a visit to a toliet can last for an hour.

The Holy Spirit spoke to me clearly that i need to minister to him and be a PASTOR to the people not just in church but everywhere the Lord put me. The Lord asked me"Do you believe that he can be healed? "

I came to know he was a Christian on Tuesday. It was not long before he began opening up to me and said that his leaders told him to seek professional help. There was a deep dissatisfaction in my heart because God can and do heal! I said " In Jesus name, you will be set free from this bondage! Do you believe?". He nodded in agreement. Immediately i declared victory over his condition and said from now you are going to rinse your buttocks only 5 times and spend not more than 1 minute washing your hands! You can be set free from this bondage because Jesus has broken every curse and healed all of our diseases.

I spoke with authority in a way i have never spoken before. Keep in mind this is in the middle of the RSAF office surrounded by non- Christians.

Today, this boy came to me similing. "Coporal ... i wash my buttocks only 5 times instead of 50 times." I dont feel its dirty after just 5 times of washes. I am better. I told him " Hallejulah, now lets find victory over the washing hands. Not more than 1 min ok? Pray and declare victory! He nodded.

Indeed this is a year of Victory! Would you allow God to make you a pastor over where He has placed you? Go from salt to Light this year!

Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them out of their distresses. He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke their chains in pieces."

Psalm 107:13-14

Adrian...You got a problem..

"Adrian...You got a problem" says the doctor. "Its a condition call Mitral Valve Prolapse or MVP for short". It all began in the year 1994 where all good citizens go for medical checkup in preparation for the army, where i was followed up by a heart specialist after initial checkup found irregular heartbeats.

I could see my heart beating in the ultra sound screen and the pictures were taken of my heart as the doctor explains my condition. With hard core proof of visual pictures of my heart vavles, I was certified Pes C as a result and no vigourous activity was permitted. If not, it may result in heart failure or infection.

It was the year 1998. An altar call was given in the church for those with heart problems. Initially, i stood aside thinking it wasnt for me, till a still soft voice of God says" I will heal you today, take a step of faith". I went forward, and as Pastor Khong prayed, i could sense in my spirit God did a work of healing.

Of course, i wont know. But in just 2 weeks time due to a new policy that i took up, my financial planner reverted a complusory medical checkup. This "famous" heart specialist (because AIA always get the best) after taking Xrays and ultra sound scans and visuals could not see anything wrong with my heart! The valves were normal and ok! He declared that maybe the financial planner wants to increase premium and ask me if i am certain i had MVP because he can't find anything. I showed him my old records and pictures of my heart in previous ultrasound and again he was kinda suprise comparing it with what he saw...

I knew God healed me that day in 1998 in TC auditorium. It was amazing. In fact just 2 months ago, i went for a Ministry of Education medical review that had my Old medical records from the army, and again they send me to a heart specialist at Raffles Hospital to do a scan. Nothing could be detected and they remove my old medical records condition of MVP.

The doctor said " Adrian you got a problem"
God says: "Adrian, there is no problem too big for me"

In this year of victory, lets claim our rightful inheritances in the Lord. In Him, all things are possible!

God is Not a Silent friend

Pastor CPL(NS) Adrian Ong??

Have been serving my reservist the past 2 days and in the coming week. Its a time of discipline again, as i follow through to do the things that seem routine, boring and regimental. However, i manage to take time inbetween to pray and ask the Lord to give me open doors to minister to anyone. In this two days, God led me to know a new brother in Christ and i had a divine chance to minister to him and speak words of faith and testimony in his life. I could see change. His desire too was to be bolder in evangelism and it was a good time to see how we could reach other NSFs among us.

Indeed God listens to our prayers. But more than that, these 2 days have also been good time drawing near to the Lord, listening to his voice and speaking to him.

God is NOT a silent friend. God wants to speak to you personally. He wants you to hear His voice. (John 3-5). Drawing near to the Lord opens the Door for Him to fellowship and communicate with you. His desire is to teach you (Pslam 32:8-10), lead you into truths and show you things to come. John 16:13-15).

Would you draw near to Him today?

The Return of the Hero! God's Word Made Alive!

Clenching my fist, i said "OH NO!"....i am going to make a fool of myself again. Its been 7 years. This time i was suppose to prepare a 3 min speech on any topic before the class and graded based on how well i communicate and speak!

I only got one week! Just thinking of it brought shivers down my spine. The fear of rejection and the fear of speaking was real. The only difference this time is that i know someone...someone special..His name is Jesus! The Lord spoke to me from Exodus 4:12 Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say." I claim the promise,spoke it to my spirit man and asked my leader t0 lay hands on me before the class that week.

I spoke like i never spoke before. I was suprised at myself. God literally gave me the words to speak and the boldness to proclaim his message. Classmates surrounded me after class, they cheered, they were impressed.

God's Word was made alive in me that day. I returned like a Hero.

Would you wield the Sword of the Spirit today? You CAN return like a Hero.

A Noun or A Verb? I still dont Know!

The previous picture was taken when i was 13. I remember trembling with fear as the class teacher called my name.There was one such incident i was asked : "ADRIAN! Can u answer this question? Is the word "attack" a verb or a noun?" Stumbling upon my words..i said it was a noun...

In deep frustration..she says show me "attack".....i went to the back of the classroom gave her 'a tag' from the notice board. The whole class gave a thunderous laugh. That teacher said " I cant believe this! Get back to your seat!"

That incident, left me afraid to speak to crowds. Even speaking to a group of 3 people or more, i wouldnt dare look them in the eye. I wasnt popular due to my looks and size, and there was always a fear of rejection.

Although things got better in latter teens, i never really got over my fear of public speaking. But God has a way of allowing me to face my fears all over again. Will there be Victory as i face this battle again?

"Your problem is low self-esteem. It's very common among losers."

Can a LOSER turn to a Hero? Tuned in...

If He can be a G12 Leader, so can you!

I REST MY CASE.....

Is there a need to say more?

But yes my dear spiritual children and friends i will...

My early life story to be continued......

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young(thin, ugly etc etc..just fill in the blanks please), but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity". 1 Tim 4:12 (brackets) - my own

Vitamin C or No Vitamin C?? That's not the point!

You may have read recently about the fact that a group of New Zealand school girls found virtually NO vitamin C in Ribena!!! Being a Ribena fan, i was kinda "put off" at being fooled all these years. Even though AVA later verified that Ribena sold in Singapore is indeed rich in Vitamin C, this incident left me thinking deep...

Is having Vitamin C or not the point? Nope! The point is we can be so easily decieved.

Small as this example may be, our lives indeed will have no bearing or anchor point if we go around recieving everything the world tells us. God's promises are true. In this season of Going Deep, lets anchor our lives and claim victory through the promises of God.

You can be guranteed of the Vitamin C that comes from it!

The Greater your Battle, the Bigger your Destiny?

The word battle appears 208 times in the bible. David first personal battle was to overcome rejection and a not so prestigious title of a shepherd. But he did it willingly and faithfully. He overcame the bears, the lion, big bad Goliath and the Philistine Army. He overcame the pursued of all his enemies, betrayals and loneliness in the caves. He remained faithful, he remain God fearing. Each day seems like an endless fight, an endless battle.

All this because David was destined to be KING.

Do not belittle the battles you fight today. Honor the Lord, believe in His power. The Battles you fight today may just determine your destiny. The Greater your Battle, the Bigger your destiny. Its a Year of Victory!

You want Victory? Face the Battles

I have always enjoyed playing Battle Games. From Dota, to 3 Kingdoms to Warrior Kings to older games like Ultima. The Reason: Simple, because the Victory that comes after every Battle gives a great sense of accomplishment(virtual as it is).

As i ponder over this year of Victory, it becomes real to me that without battles to fight, there can be no real proclamation of Victory, no character to be molded and no faith to be tested. We need to face each battle, knowing we can win, and knowing that all the preparation in your past, is meant to allow you to face that battle.

This past 3 months have been months of various battles. Looking back, these battles are necessary so that i can experience true Victory. David defeated Goliath. His victory is comes when he was prepared to face his battle.

Are you prepared to face your battles today, so that it would be a year of Victory?

How pleasant it is when brothers live in unity....

I realise again why God sees unity and love for one another as something close to his very heart. Jesus said that last deliberate prayer for the people of God, us Christians, before he was sent to the cross, that we love one another and that we are one, just as He and the Father is one.

Being a spiritual father helps me to understand this much better. Sons that know my heart, shares my joy and pain, goes the extra mile for people and is open to discipline always bring me much pride and joy. And most of all, they learn to love one another as brothers and commit to each other's success shows true unity beyond our own interest. Our hearts are decietful and if we are not careful, our ministry becomes trophies of accomplishment when God deserves all the honor. How to guard this pitfall? Simply commit to your fellow brother's success and your spiritual father's success. With this heartbeat, we learn to love people with a genuine heart and build God's kingdom and not our own.

Why did i write all this? Well, simply to reinforce this spiritual truth in my heart so that it flows to my people. Seeing incidents happen in the spiritual family, especially one of disunity, especially among my sons(fellow brothers)and brothers really upsets me. If it becomes ungodly and sinful, its time to draw the line and draw the sword. Petty misgivings and hurtful rash remarks shows spiritual imaturity on the person. We need to always think the best of each other and not hold pre-concieved judgements on our own!

The Body of Christ have a long way to go...May the Lord teach me how to live in true unity and love. And teach me as a spiritual father, when to draw the line.

Running!! A quest of conquering self!

Running has never been something natural for me. In school, though i was young and a fit tennis player in secondary3/4, i never liked to run. To run long distance in a long monotonus rhythm bores me to death..haha

However, i took up a new challenge last year to run a marathon...i soon realise after running this standard charted half marathon and all the pratice runs i had is that running long distances requires a unique sort of challenge..and the only enemy is yourself.

While tennis games requires a little bit of "luck" and of course skill and endurance versus your opponent, your opponent in running is your own mind and body. There is no one to "blame"...

Our journey as a Christian is similar. The greatest battle that must be fought and won is within. Once you conquer self, half of all the battles are won. What do you need to conquer today? Is it disappointments? Fear? Rejection? Lack of faith?

Conquer self within by allowing God to conquer you. With Him, all things are possible.