ID2010
Yesterday we had combined service and pastor jeff preached about id2010. 2009 was the year of preparation. 2010 will be the year of intentional discipleship. Wanted to just blog the main points that really spoke to me bah.
- This was the closing point for the sermon: “Discipleship must be out of a heart for God. Loving what God loves.” This is so so important. I think sometimes shepherdings and stuff can become routine, when I forget why I’m going for shepherding. And this could easily translate into how I prepare for my shepherding too. Discipleship, done without love for God, could well become some moral education programme, teaching ppl the right values and skills etc. It’s supposed to lead people to God. I think I gained a deeper understanding of “If you love me, feed my sheep.”
- Another thing was “Disciples are responsible for their own spiritual growth.” This point kind of knocked me over I think. I think I have been losing ownership of my spiritual life. True, I might have been growing and all, but I think I have become a bit too dependent on my shepherd for direction. At the end of the day, I must get my source from God too. So I’m going to rethink, pray for the directions that I need to go for the next few months. Seriously, I see a lot of areas so gonna seek some wisdom.
Some other thoughts as I reflected about 2009 and for 2010:
- I need to delve deeper into the Word and gain a fresh touch from God. I know 2009 God already warned me about not anchoring myself on the Word with the prophecy from Yvonne. And truth be told, I think struggling in 2009 was so hard because I wasn’t faithful enough in the Word. So this year, I want to explore more about the Word. The Word is my weapon. There’s still so much more to discover. And I need to go deeper so I can be a greater disciple.
- This year is going to be hard. Seriously, somehow the tekong-ers all feel this way. it’s going to be challenging. Already see some potential threats. But that doesn’t mean we are going to fear and do nothing about it. Personally, this year definitely need to serve more and take ownership since many year 3s are moving on to uni. But I don’t want to get distracted from my walk with God. Ministry must be out of a flourishing r/p with the Lord. This I must remember.
- Last thing, going to ORD this year. Means I cannot be like last year, not thinking much about the future and beyond. Last year still can say “Aiyah, next year then uni application will start” etc. But this year cannot liao. So need to start getting down to that, start seeking. God can but might not just reveal just during some QT or whatever. But it takes time to pray and seek, to reflect, to seek wisdom from others, about what’s the next step I should take.
Last of all, come to think of it. I don’t think I converted blurly or whatever. The altar call song “Lover of my heart” did stay in my heart after that service. Somehow. And i will always remember the instant I converted, even though I didn’t intentionally do so. But this song just speaks to the depth of my heart. Seriously.
And I finally got the mp3 of the song thanks to dennis! haha.
