#prayforfruit

Thankful for the small group with these brothers minus @kagenlim. Starting the year together thinking about prayer habits was good and fruitful. How desperate must we be, and how much would we have to trust in the goodness of our God the righteous judge to pray and not lose heart? #prayforfruit https://www.instagram.com/p/CKbp709H2TBUGRJhY8V4yGeDt1iziBxwEB4KAM0/?igshid=1kpoz9grjknd6

Thankful for a group of visitors who came ready to share good food (donuts) and also encouragement around God’s precious word. If you teach the Bible to young people, this is the kind of conversation that thrills the heart. Key takeaway: God’s people must be holy for the world’s good, and for God’s glory. We must imbibe and embrace our identity as the temple of the living God. 🤗 #prayforfruit https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ_ZhXOHJDOZOR4McPr06uXWHUPnK9C7q1NVi40/?igshid=18lajyo2o2a65

Another Wednesday another 120 mins with God’s word. As we sing with Mary “my soul magnifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior”, may we be freshly amazed that God became a babe for us, turning the fortunes of the high and low upside down, and fulfilling all His promises in Christ. The Lord of all, content to dwell in and with those of lowly estate, that all who fear Him would know His mercy, and find that He sees and favors the insignificant and weak of this world. #prayforfruit https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3SxGWnGtWrgvlK-pI0x72lkHvgpJ_KV428TM0/?igshid=kx6jqcd8xnbh

Another Wednesday another 120 mins with God’s word. As we sing with Mary “my soul magnifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior”, may we be freshly amazed that God became a babe for us, turning the fortunes of the high and low upside down, and fulfilling all His promises in Christ. The Lord of all, content to dwell in and with those of lowly estate, that all who fear Him would know His mercy, and find that He sees and favors the insignificant and weak of this world. #prayforfruit https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3SxGWnGtWrgvlK-pI0x72lkHvgpJ_KV428TM0/?igshid=kx6jqcd8xnbh

Post CooC dinner with @berryleecious @annaibib @rachiefairie after a marathon of teaching about Christian discipleship. We give thanks for the forty young adults who stayed with us for the day retreat, and persevered at learning from the Bible. But due to COVID restrictions we were not able to have dinner together so we went off in groups of 5 or less. #prayforfruit with us from this Herculean effort. (at 旺爐 City Hot Pot) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIvbXednpxOBlgOV8-KoykOtuvTH5DM2kmxyw80/?igshid=eomwm6lrwby7

Thankful to Pastor Ian today for preaching a strong word about hope for dark days, and glory for our silent nights. Out of our discouragement, Immanuel shines forth, we need only abide and reflect His glory. Ian quoted this Russell Moore article which inspired songwriter Brittany Hope to write: “Out of the depths of silent night, Immanuel, come hear our cry: Our grief is strong, our burdens great, The night is long and hope is faint. You came to set the captives free, A Morning Star of joy and peace; Why does this darkness feel so deep? Why can’t our weary spirits see Chorus: Glory, glory, glory in the darkest place Glory, glory, glory; let Your mercy reign Out of the depths of silent night– A Savior born, a mother’s sigh; The darkness trembled at this Star, A beam of hope for troubled hearts. You came to make Your blessings known And bear our curse of death alone; You came to share our suffering So in our sorrow we could sing:” #prayforfruit https://www.instagram.com/p/CIvaWICnpfOLuZ1hDv4VQWVCm-kDFax9xUsmn80/?igshid=f708usgs3hqc

Thankful for yesterday’s reminder not to be discouraged in ministry. Mercy is motivation for ministry. Mercy points out that proclamation is a privilege, to speak of Christ is itself a high honor, regardless of who is listening and what they do or how they respond. For the lips of the messenger to be graced with His name is a joy, since it is at His pleasure that we serve Him! So, soul, do not lose heart. 🤗 Even when it seems there is no fruit in the ministry, let there always be the fruit in the minister — mercy-wrought endurance, joy and sincere love for Christ Jesus. #prayforfruit https://www.instagram.com/p/CHeP2kMntxjX2FF225mzjSkFuC0MUPMvxe8vI40/?igshid=1wzpb2ihdvlp

Thankful for the time we get to spend w friends over the weekend, sharing lives and speaking the truth in love. May these passing minutes and hours count in eternity and show their imperishable value. As always, #prayforfruit https://www.instagram.com/p/CGexiNOni58fpaF_OdEkjsrOwad11ceZ5abFb40/?igshid=drgsn2hvqt16