Dr. Jesus.
I believe we do, at some point in our lives, doubted ourselves. We think we are worthless because of the comparisons we've made with others who are way ahead of us. We feel we are sinful and hopeless because of the mistakes we had done and the awful comments we hear about the ugly side of us.
'When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw Him [Jesus] eating with the "sinners" and tax collectors, they asked His disciples: "Why does He eat with tax collectors and 'sinners'?"
On hearing this, Jesus said to them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." '
Mark 2:16-17
Verse 17 speaks of the core reason why Jesus came: To redeem His people from their bondages. Be it Christians or non-Christians, we do have areas or issues in our lives that is not called to Christ's likeness yet. We know we need healing, but we often turn to other things or people to help perfect this area in our lives. He came to the lowly, to hear the lowly, to release the lowly. He invites you to a personal banquet, with you as the only special guest and His entire attention is fixed on you alone.
Sometimes we set a barrier to Jesus because we feel we are not worthy to be His child, to be in fellowship with Him. I hope Mark chapter 2 will encourage you that it is when we recognised we are worthless, then God can give you His worth, which is much more than any human worth:)
Look forward to!:
One-Bring-One service on 14 Sept! Let's unite our hearts as one as we join our vision for the church in being active in evangelism:) Yes, in every opportunity this period of time to invite your loved ones, dear friends and unsaved friends to come to know God!! We trust that it will be an awesome service with God moving so vividly through the entire theatre! amen:)
This Week @ Detonate:
Expect something this week! We know God is doing a mighty work here, and as we see how God can move through a different manner, come and join us for a time of intimate praise and worship to our God, our Guide:) Cya all at 4.30pm sharp as we seek God as one ministry, as one unified Detonate standing back to back with one another in this spiritual battle:)) We believe He will be here.
Also, Detonate Evangelism is going on at 10am sharp:) Trainers do let Eric know if you are able to help by this Friday and be in church by 1130am:)))
Prayers from the Body:
We thank God for bringing our poly students through the entire exam period! Wee:))) And now for your long-deserved break, I pray that you will use it to honour God just as He keeps you through the entire exam period! Not forgetting our O level students in prayers as they commit this preparatory time unto God. May they be faithful in keeping up with their revision. Persevere on people! It definitely will come to an end! Strive onwards for the goal!
Do remember our NS brothers (Joshua, Yu Po, Matthew, Ziyao, Josiah) who are undergoing their basic training. May the presence of God oversee and protect them as they go through the various trainings. Pray also that they will stand strong on God's promises for them and be a living testimony that draws men to Jesus! Strive on brothers!
Although we are geographically separated, but we are not in spirit and hearts. Do remember our brothers and sisters who are overseas as they press on in their trying times. We know it is not easy being away from their homes and comfort zones but for sure they are in good hands of God. So no matter the obstacles, we are proud of all you guys for giving your difficulties a shot:)) For your help comes from the Lord.
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