2010 soar

Hallo! I've been meaning to post something on our weblog since the holidays but have not due to procrastination =P

Since coming the NTU a few months ago and joining this cell group, I have experienced significant growth in my leadership and planning abilities, social networking and more importantly, spiritually. When I came to Singapore, I was just starting to learn how to speak in tongues. I feel that joining City Harvest and being involved in cell group has helped me tremendously in learning how to move in the Spirit. I'm very excited about what is to come in this year! I believe it will be a year of breakthrough.

Just want to share something I felt God impress upon my heart during my morning devotion:

Matthew 3:17 And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." (This was after Jesus' baptism)

Matthew 17:5 ... "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!" (This was after the transfiguration)

I checked the other Gospels and I found that only after the transfiguration is the phrase "listen to him" included. I feel that this holds the significance of spiritual growth which was mirrored in Jesus' personal life. After we receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, we need to continue to grow and God will eventually raise us to positions of influence and authority - "Listen to him!".

Romans 8:30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

Our identity is hidden in Christ and is not based on our own abilities. Today after attending the leader's meeting, I feel that this message was confirmed when Ian reminded us that we are merely the branches, not the vine. I believe all of us are destined for greatness! Not of our own, but towards extending God's kingdom and for His glory. Start where you are right now =)