2 Jun 08 - Reminiscing my walk..

To be honest, I've not been 'in contact' with City Harvest for a long time, since RCIA started...Especially now that I've found Amplify, I feel so at home and happy to be involved that I really didn't think much about CHC, though I know at the back of my mind that they are moving forward as mighty army of God against all odds..

But past weeks, I really miss CHC so much...Don't know why but I just miss CHC,not my friends but the teachings and the move of Holy Spirit..OK, I know I've crossed over and Catholic doctrine is not as the same as Protestants..but does 'crossing-over' mean we're different? Is the blood cell in your left hand different from the one in your right hand? Honestly, it's not which church you are in, but which part of His Body God want to put you that matters..We are all serving the One God. Are you suggesting the God Catholics serve is different from the God the Protestants serve? As long as the Body is alive, the blood will keep flowing in and around the Body, bringing life. (And our God IS ALIVE)

Of course, by saying this, I do not mean I encourage church-hopping. 'Testing out' church after church for a place you feel comfortable in, is not God's plan for anyone of us! He yearns for us, every one of us, to draw near to Him, to experience Him..how can you really experience Him unless your roots are planted? And I can assure you,there's NO perfect church!! There'll always be someone,something,some sharing or even some leaders who will annoy you! Even the best garden experiences unpleasant storms which are required for flora growth. We are all not perfect, that's why we need one another to put us through character polishing. This process of refining is not easy, and full of pain and even tearing down our 'natural' character. Well, trust me, it's easier being a non-Christian than to be a Christian. The moment one decides to follow Christ, his/her path will planted with more trials than normal.

OK, let's not random again.. I miss CHC..I so wanted to attend service but time is really not in my favour, esp weekends. Then I remembered I can 'grasp a bit of the annointing' through online service n sermons... I really cannot tell you how blessed I am! It's such a simple and short message by Pastor Tan, yet it's like a sharpened sword that went right into the heart (You cannot believe how nervous he was when he first preached and how many discouraging responses he had received.. He is now so gentle yet powerful in his preaching - that's how life can be changed with God...)

If only every Christians understand and follow L.I.F.E, everyone will be in awe of how great God is - His Love, His Patience, His Passion and His purpose for every one of us. I cannot share my revelation here,lest it'll be too preachy. But I really want to share how blessed I am by this rhema..It's sure knocked me down flat (I'm so happy that it did). It fed my Hunger and even 'cure' my 'homesickness', how awesome! Sounds like hard-selling? I just hope to share the powerful message with you, that's all.. (see, I am not perfect, right? Irritating you now by sharing too much of my joy)

Since I'm reminiscing, might as well share this song which keep me going in my Christian life..I was still a baby Christian, just converted-facing strong parental persecution,when I sang this song in my first cell-group meeting..(Well, CHC didn't start off with 'hip and rock' songs, lol) Whenever I really feel like throwing in the towel to God, to give up 'Christianity'(trust me, many times I actually packed my Bibles and related materials and so ready to dump them down the rubbish chute)..This song will 'carry' me through those times, esp "seeking You as a precious jewel,Lord, to give up I'd be a fool..." If we are to choose a song which 'represent' our journey, this song will be mine...