Praise and bless the Lord!

He is indeed great, mighty and loving. The testimony of souls He has saved with His mighty hand proves it. And I am indeed, so encouraged by His works. "Call unto me and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things that thou knowest not." Indeed we know not how God works and we have seen Him in His glory, in His might. The gates of hell prevailed, and I'm sure satans stands at a corner, fuming with rage as God delivers what rightfully belongs to Him into His safe keeping. I knew that I couldnt stand and do nothing. I had to invite more friends. Because I am so sure that God who has done so on the first night, will be able to do much more through Bro Webb on the next two nights. And how burdened I was for my dad. Much much burdened. "Will you pray with all your power, while we try to preach the Word" An exhortation from the song, "Brethren we have met to worship" Let us pray with all our might as Bro Barry Webb preaches the Word. I am throughly refreshed and blessed by his puppet show, his family's singing and not to mention, his preaching which was so simple, so true and so direct. Bro Webb is indeed blessed with multi-talents and indeed, thank and praise God for that. When I heard at least 6 to 7 hands were raised, out of the few new comers, I truly blessed the Lord in my heart. Hearts were soft and sensitive, God, was moving in our midst in the hearts of the friends and also in my and the youth's hearts. I believe it isnt really wrong to "check" ourselves when the invitation comes. Sometimes I feel we have become to numbed to the gospel message that when we are again refreshed by it, we want to make sure that we have not lost out faith in His salvation, when we become lost in our sins and our lives. But ultimately, I think we need to have the confidence and full assurance of our very own salvation to be trusting God for the salvation of others.

I hope my friend Zenghao and Ruiyong will be coming today. And tomorrow, hopefully guozhen and nicholas. Yupp. But I'm thankful for how enthusiatic they can be.I pray their hearts are ready. These people arent even the ones whom I had much and held high expectations of their comings. Yet, their presence will bless my heart and soul and despite so, I am so hoping that those whom I plead before God many a times will come. I am so exctied. Really. The joy and rejoicing in one's salvation, even not my friend has made me realise how much more I would rejoice when my friends get save and even my close friends or my dad! I cant imagine. But I trust there would be a day where my heart would cry out with much thanksgiving.

This morning, I was truly pressed at my wits end. By at first my dad, then my coach. Its really so tough and really so much at stake. And I guess this is one of the trying times of the moments. With so much at stake, I barely know what to do or even where to go. Despite my desperation, I fully understand that my God is in control and He will provide e grace and strength that I need. But for now, what am I to do? I simply don't know. Wait, trust. I'm sure all things will work out just fine. What was the wilderness good for? What good is it now for me? Humilty, a test of knowing that all things come from Him not complaining nor boasting and being able to regulate all that He has given me. God is a gracious, loving, saving God and He will save me!

I pray God wil help me rejoice. In tough and trying times. I pray I will be able to rejoice with thanksgiving. I may not see His whole plan, but I know wherever He leads me really will be the land of Canaan.