Abiding in Christ

In order for the Father to conform us to the image of His Son (see Romans 8:29), we must abide in Christ. What does it mean to abide? It means to remain, rest, stay, wait, and continue. Abiding in Christ, then, involves waiting upon the Lord and entering into His peace. "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31).

Abiding in Christ means the following:

• Bearing spiritual fruit — "For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ ... Give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall" (II Peter 1:8-10).
• Hearing the Word and keeping it in your heart — "But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience" (Luke 8:15).
• Loving Jesus and doing what He says — "Jesus answered and said unto him, 'If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him'" (John 14:23). "He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked" (I John 2:6).
• Loving others — "He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes" (I John 2:10-11).
• Trusting God and making Him your refuge — "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust" (Psalm 91:1-2).
• Hating the world's system — "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever" (I John 2:15-17).
• Remaining steadfast in the faith of the Gospel — "Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God" (I Corinthians 7:24). "Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father" (I John 2:24).

Idol

American Idol, Malaysian Idol; we are all familiar with the term. Examine yourself, 'Have you become an idolater? Jesus said, "You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve" Luke 4:8

Spend some time alone with God to examine your heart. Anything can become idols! t.v. job, money etc..

An idol is anything that takes the place of God.

When you know Christ, you want others to know Him too.

The more you think about Jesus, the more you'll talk about Him

I find this to be true in life. The more we think about the Lord Jesus, the more we will talk about Him. He directs our thought.

I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 1 Cor. 2:2

amazing guitar player

Impossible guitar

Ukulele weeps by Jake Shimabukuro

Benny Hinn - Dead Legs Come Alive (3) Venezuela

I am the God that healeth Thee - Don Moen

I Am the God that healeth thee - Don Moen and Benny Hinn

"Holy Spirit...." - Benny Hinn - healing worship

1st Anniversary of St. Boniface's Chapel, Kpg. Meboi

St. Boniface's Chapel, Kpg. Meboi celebrates it's 1st Anniversary this coming Sunday 1 August. The chapel was built on gotong-royong basis, dedicated and consecrated by Bishop Bolly last year. I was there on Friday last week conducting Holy Communion and it was great to see the brothers and sisters there. I rushed off immediately after the service (but did have a little time to nibble something) because I had to go to Tepin for another Holy Communion service. From Tepin, I had a bit of time, and I went on to go to Kpg. Bayor where Ugek, Geraman and his house group members were with the people. So it was three holy communions in one evening for me.

As for man, his days are like grass; As a flower of the field, so he flourishes. For the wind passes over it and it is gone ... But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him.. Pslams 103:15-17

Apai & Indai Daubline posing for camera after church service. "Eh lalu ke rumah"!

This is Indai Clau, in her beautiful light green shirt. She sings in the choir.

This is Indai Balenty in her beautiful Kebaya taken after church service. She sings in the choir.

Yugeka's first daughter, Lucia, got engaged to an army guy working in Semananjung. The ceremony was held in the Parish Hall. Relatives from both families were there to lend support and appreciation.

I was driving along Jalan Song - leading to 3rd mile the other day, and I saw this beautiful plant by the roadside. I took a photo of it.

Holy Communion Service di Kpg. Sungai Enkabang B

Pendaie orang Ng. Metong Skrang

Pendaie tauka Pengkalan rumah panjai Ng. Metong, Skrang. rumah panjai sida Francis Linggie.