As I was watching the famous variety show "America got Talent" on channel 5 one evening, I was so amazed by people that look so ordinary but have such great talents hidden in them. Being the curious part of me, I decided to go youtube to view the other performances of the show. As I was scrolling through the different shows, this particular performance really stunned me. A mobile salesman Paul Potts took the stage. The judges looked skeptically at one another when the nervous, unassuming, ordinary-looking chap announced he would sing opera----until Potts started his first note.
He began to sing Puccini's "Nessun Dorma"---and it was magical! The crowd roared and stood in amazement while the judges sat stunned in tearful silence. It was one of the greatest surprises any television program has ever had, in large part because it came wrapped in such an ordinary package.
In the Old Testament, the rescuer of Israel arrived at the battlefield in a most unlikely form---a young Shepherd boy. King Saul and his entire army were surprised when David defeated Goliath and won the day.They needed to learn the way that God looks at people. He said to the prophet Samuel,
"The Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
1 Samuel 16:7
If we judge others only be their outer appearance, we might miss the wonderful surprise of what's in their heart. Before u judge others, put yourself in their shoes and see how you would react. Get to know them better before passing a judgement. You never know how much can words affect people. Love God and love others. This is God's number ONE commandment.
Look forward to!:
Our community outreach is going active this 27th September in bringing the Henderson's Senior Citizens Centre as well as the Student Centre for a day out to Asia's very first one-stop gardening hub, the Hort Park (known as Horticulture Park for long) for a refreshing time:):) Volunteers who are able to please get a pink form from Sister Esther this Saturday to fill in the declaration form! Cya!
This Week @ Detonate:
Discipleship Group Session:):) we are into our part 2 of our 7th quality of learning the Fruit of the Spirit! We do hope you have been more developed and shaped by the Holy Spirit! Keep persevering as you allow God to strengthen the quality that He has given to everyone of you and make this opportunity life-changing:):) Cya all at 4.30pm sharp for an hour's time of intense worship and prayer 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.
Prayers from the Body:
Do keep Brother Darren and Sister Jia Ling in prayers as they continue to trust God for healing for their mother. God has kept them thus far, and we wanna thank God for His faithfulness. We know God is in overall control, and He is in full knowledge of each and everyone in the entire family. Let's stand together with them in this time of trying period and be such a support to them, that they may be filled with joy and courage.
Do remember our NS brothers (Joshua, Yu Po, Matthew, Ziyao, Josiah, Ian) who are undergoing their trainings in various ways. May the presence of God oversee and protect them as they go through their activites and under their authorities. 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!