God's secret wisdom

1 Corinthians 2:13

"This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words."


哥 林 多 前 書 2:13

"並 且 我 們 講 說 這 些 事 、 不 是 用 人 智 慧 所 指 教 的 言 語 、 乃 是 用 聖 靈 所 指 教 的 言 語 、 將 屬 靈 的 話 解 釋 屬 靈 的 事 。"


Words can be powerful, but can be damaging at the same time. We speak everyday with words. Some of us often think we are smart in talking by human standards.

Pray that we can speak spiritual words that can benefit others. Help others to step up their spiritual maturity, and through His Word we can all grow in Him.

the Lord is good

Psalm 100:5

"For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations."


詩 篇 100:5

"因 為 耶 和 華 本 為 善 ． 他 的 慈 愛 存 到 永 遠 、 他 的 信 實 直 到 萬 代 。 "

God, we need help!

Psalm 70:5

"Yet I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay."


詩 篇 70:5

"但 我 是 困 苦 窮 乏 的 ． 神 阿 、 求 你 速 速 到 我 這 裡 來 ． 你 是 幫 助 我 的 、 搭 救 我 的 ． 耶 和 華 阿 、 求 你 不 要 耽 延 。 "


Got this verse coming from Daily Hope. It is a good source of material for quiet time.
Time to reflect: how often do we ask God for help? Only when we are in need?

God is always there for us, and no matter how often we ask for help, He is not the one to complain.

Do not love the world

1 John 2:15

"Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him."


約 翰 一 書 2:15

"不 要 愛 世 界 和 世 界 上 的 事 。 人 若 愛 世 界 、 愛 父 的 心 就 不 在 他 裡 面 了 。 "


This verse applies more to nowadays than in the past. We live in the 21st century, with many things we can get with ease. Technology, cars, anything. It is impossible to lock yourself at home and avoiding what is out there. God does not ask us to do that. However, God does not want us to love the world as though we belong here. We are only here temporarily. We all know where our eternal home is.

God works for the good of those who love him

Romans 8:28

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."


羅 馬 書 8:28

"我 們 曉 得 萬 事 都 互 相 效 力 、 叫 愛 神 的 人 得 益 處 、 就 是 按 他 旨 意 被 召 的 人 。 "


Who of us have been called according to God's purpose? How much do we love God personally?

John the Baptist prepares the way

John 3:11

"I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire."


馬 太 福 音 3:11

"我 是 用 水 給 你 們 施 洗 、 叫 你 們 悔 改 ． 但 那 在 我 以 後 來 的 、 能 力 比 我 更 大 、 我 就 是 給 他 提 鞋 也 不 配 ． 他 要 用 聖 靈 與 火 給 你 們 施 洗 。 "


John the baptist was referring to Jesus in this verse. He is much more powerful than John because He is the one to baptize us with the Holy Spirit.

Praise the Lord for His salvation and great plan for us in each of our lives.

The Armor of God

Ephesians 6:13

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.


以 弗 所 書 6:13

所 以 、要 拿 起 神 所 賜 的 全 副 軍 裝 、 好 在 磨 難 的 日 子 抵 擋 仇 敵 、 並 且 成 就 了 一 切 、 還 能 站 立 得 住 。


Wearing of the full armor of God is not a Sunday thing. We all know how powerful Satan is and if we are not careful sometimes, we fall. Pray hard so that we are armored through God's word and pray the Holy Spirit will keep us away from the devil's schemes.

The Lord is my shepherd

Psalm 23:1-3

1- The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2- He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3- he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.


詩 篇 23:1-3

1- 耶 和 華 是 我 的 牧 者 ． 我 必 不 至 缺 乏 。
2- 他 使 我 躺 臥 在 青 草 地 上 、 領 我 在 可 安 歇 的 水 邊 。
3- 他 使 我 的 靈 魂 甦 醒 、 為 自 己 的 名 引 導 我 走 義 路 。


I have read this chapter of Psalm quite a few times and have tried to reflect on the meaning of it, and David has really written this to indicate his great faith and confidence in the Lord. In today's world, especially if we are busy, we forget sometimes that the Lord is our shepherd, and we are the sheep. We often think the other way around.

Lord's path is righteous but definitely not an easy path. In last night's fellowship, one suggested that us Christians should not expect an easy life, instead, a much harder one. However, let's not forget that the Lord is good and loving and He has already done the best thing for us - that is, to save us from sin and guiding us to the right path of righteousness and eternal life.

The Wise and Foolish Builders

Matthew 7:24

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."


馬 太 福 音 7:24

"所 以 凡 聽 見 我 這 話 就 去 行 的 、 好 比 一 個 聰 明 人 、 把 房 子 蓋 在 磐 石 上 。 "


There are many examples of Christians where they believe in Jesus, but have not really put the Christian life into practice.

We may hear words coming from sermons, talks and events, but do we adopt a "ear in, ear out" approach? Obviously most of us would like an easy life, thinking our life is busy and difficult enough and there is just no time for commitment/action, even if we may have a little desire.

Find a few minutes and pray in front of God. Our lives are always busy but if we are children of God, we know a Christian life needs to be put into practice, and this may sometimes mean we take a more difficult path or decision. After all, we are preparing for eternity.

Jesus predicts his death

Luke 18:31-33

31- Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, "We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. 32- He will be handed over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him, spit on him, flog him and kill him. 33- On the third day he will rise again.

31 耶 穌 帶 著 十 二 個 門 徒 、 對 他 們 說 : "看 哪 、 我 們 上 耶 路 撒 冷 去 ． 先 知 所 寫 的 一 切 事 、 都 要 成 就 在 人 子 身 上 ．32 他 將 要 被 交 給 外 邦 人 、 他 們 要 戲 弄 他 、 凌 辱 他 、 吐 唾 沫 在 他 臉 上 ． 33 並 要 鞭 打 他 、 殺 害 他 ． 第 三 日 他 要 復 活。


The disciples did not understand what Jesus was saying, not until it happened.

Tomorrow is good Friday. It is a day off from work but more importantly, we commemorate Jesus' death. He was mocked, crucified and died on the cross. He rose on the 3rd day.

Let's not forget about Jesus. Remind ourselves everyday that He did this because He loves us and wants us to have a personal relationship with Him. He is forever a loving God.


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Keep watch!

Matthew 25:13

"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour."


馬 太 福 音 25:13

"所 以 你 們 要 儆 醒 、 因 為 那 日 子 、 那 時 辰 、 你 們 不 知 道 。"


This passage is coming from the Parable of the Ten Virgins. There are 10 virgins who took their lamps to meet the bridegroom. 5 of them were foolish and 5 were wise.

Something to think about: Are we the wise or the foolish? Have we prepared for the Lord to come again?

It is the gift of God

Ephesians 2:8-9

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast.


以 弗 所 書 2:8-9

你 們 得 救 是 本 乎 恩 、 也 因 著 信 、 這 並 不 是 出 於 自 己 、 乃 是 神 所 賜 的 ．
也 不 是 出 於 行 為 、 免 得 有 人 自 誇 。


Something worth to think about: If we can work our way to earn the gift of God, then Jesus does not need to die for us. God's grace is amazing though.

The Vine and the Branches

John 15:5

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."


約 翰 福 音 15:5

"我 是 葡 萄 樹 、 你 們 是 枝 子 ． 常 在 我 裡 面 的 、 我 也 常 在 他 裡 面 、 這 人 就 多 結 果 子 ． 因 為 離 了 我 、 你 們 就 不 能 作 甚 麼 。 "

Daily bible verses!

I went to a talk last week titled "i-legend". "i" refers to Internet, which is now a great way for us to exchange, research and as well as sharing information.

Have been praying these days and thought, this is the moment. We should not lose faith in God especially we know we can spread the Word much easier through technology. I know there is indeed a challenge for us to be closer and personal to God because of the technology around us. We are busier than ever.

I shall start by posting bible verses, aiming to do it on a daily basis :)