yesterday's service was different. Instead of the usual singing session for worship, we had a reflecting session. and i guess it was different in the fact that we were praising God not with words written by some gifted writer and song composer, but rather just talking to God, going through our week with Him, thanking Him, and acknowledging His presence in our lives every step of the way.
the sermon was good too. it reminded me that just merely tolerating sin is a sin too,
"19I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at first. 20Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols"- Rev 2v19-20
and that God will not tolerate that. it hit me quite hard, since i'm surrounded by aussie classmates, and things they're involved in are in fact, displeasing to God. but yet me, being my un-confrontational self, just closes an eye to whatever they say, do, or regarding whatever lifestyle they lead. i've been hearing so much about how we are called to be lights just where we are, yet i find that it is most difficult for me, cause im not one who wants to rock the boat...
i guess i'll have to continue looking to God for strength.
talking about not causing conflict.. it amazing how God can work out some things that has been bothering you.. or maybe my sis is just a superb mind-reader.. glad that's cleared up!
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