Reflections on Daniel 6:10-23

Reflections on Daniel 6:10-23
How can we grow in doing what is right no matter what's the cost?
1. Foster a close relationship with God
2. Always Pray
3. Always be thankful
4. Always trust God
Daniel is one of my favourite character in the bible because like David, he has a very close walk with God and is called the highly esteemed by God.
In passage 6:10-23, we see Daniel's actions in work with his faith. Regardless of the harsh decree issued by the king, he fearlessly continue his daily routine, that is to pray 3 times a day. Obedience to God is better than sacrifice. And God honors him and save him from the seemingly hopeless situation of death.
For me, what I want to catch from Daniel is his admirable trust in God.
"And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God." (Daniel 6:23)
Sometimes, we may be weighed down by many wordly worries in our lives but when we turned our eyes to God and trust Him to help us, it's then that we truly live out what we believe in - that Jesus Christ is Lord.
So just want to encourage all of you, no matter what circumstances we are in, let us always pray to God and trust in Him in everything.
Amen!

~ Posting on behalf of Huili

blog layout

hehe, i dunno what u all want leh :/

so i shall leave the blog like this first...

at least it looks more decent... o.O compared to the one where everything was squashed to one side...

Reflection on Nahum

Nahum

1) God is Awesome
2) Remember God is Awesome
3) Return to the Awesome God
4) Reveal/ Reflect/ Represent the Awesome God

In Nahum, God chose to afflict Israel no more. I was reminded of God's love. He chose me just as he chose Israel. I could have been destroyed just like Nineveh but God included me in His sovereign plan.

"The clouds are the dust of His feet" Nahum 1:3. God has been awesome to me and I want to be used by God to do awesome things. I want to hear Him, see Him, and know Him more intimately. I want people to know this awesome God such that their lives will be transformed in awesome ways.

I was reminded that God is not only a God of love, but also a God of power - power to save, vindicate, punish and destroy. Lets return to our Awesome God.

New Updates - Our Family Devotion Time Schedule

After discussion during last meeting, here's the new schedule....

20 Sep: Nahum (by Sharon)
27 Sep: Daniel (by Huili)
4 Oct: Jonah (by Grace)
11 Oct: Ecclesiates (by Jess)
18 Oct: Esther (by Choi)
25 Oct: ?
1 Nov: Malachi (by Joan)
8 Nov: Zechariah (by Yating)
15 Nov: Ruth (by Sharmaine)
22 Nov: Joel (by Eunice)
29 Nov: Isaiah (by Weiqing)
6 Dec: ?

Let's immerse ourselves in the Word of God, nourishing our souls.

reflection on Nahum

Hmmz... seems like no one else has blogged their reflection yet.... anyway, main take-away was to remember once again how Awesome God is... and as He reminded me of all the times He had seen me thru'...the joy and the pain.... once again i find myself speechless...and eternally grateful..

Memorise the 66 books!!!

Growing deep in the word of God

Dear all (esp those who were not at G12 meeting last thursday)

As discussed,

Each person will have to pick a book in the Old Testament to share. You do not have to share the whole book, it can be just a passage in the book.

To be presented during G12 meeting in any way you want it to be. (One person per G12 meeting). The sharing can be around 30 mins
- To share on one of your personal learning from the Book
- To share on one application that you can help the family to grow in.
(Someone pls correct me if i wrote wrongly)

Pls check with Fang Siang on the schedule and books that are still available.

Our Family Devotion Time

Okie, this may sound a lil abrupt cos there was supposed to be a preamble to this (Yating was supposed to blog about our last meeting, you see... Still waiting for you k? =P)

But, this is what we will be doing for the next few weeks...

20 Sep: Nahum (by Sharon)
27 Sep: Proverbs (by FS)
4 Oct: Jonah (by Grace)
11 Oct: Ecclesiates (by Jess)
18 Oct: 1 Samuel (by Huili)
25 Oct: ?
1 Nov: ?
8 Nov: ?
15 Nov: ?
22 Nov: ?
29 Nov: Joel (by Eunice)
6 Dec: Isaiah (by Weiqing)
13 Dec: Zechariah (by Yating)

Joan, Ady, Sharmaine & Choi may not know what's going on yet. You'll know when you join us for the next meeting.

I'm reading "Living by the Book" by Howard G. Hendricks & William D. Hendricks to equip myself for our devotion time. Tune in to our meetings for great treasures uncovered....

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Hi

It's me learning how to post blog again :)

I'm now at Jeremiah & Titus for my devotion...at my office, we're doing Isaiah...

:) FOr He knoWs the plans for u! Plans to prosper & not to harm u. Plans to give U HoPe & a FuTure! May God bless U with this confidence in Him!

Thank God for seeing me thru everyday at work! Letting me have wonderful colleagues and workload. So blessed in these 2 years :) At work, we emphasize the being rather than the doing. Are we the Mary at Jesus's feet or the Martha jealous of Mary?