A command to love

 

As I pondered upon my Thursday’s meditation, often I am being reminded that the word “Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum – “command” and how this command to love was already central in Jewish faith (Leviticus 19:18, NIV); and when Jesus says, “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another” (John 13:34, NIV), He demonstrated His love out through taking the role

of a servant as He washed His disciples’ feet (John 13:5, NIV), calling them to do the same saying, “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you” (John 13:15, NIV) and laying down His life by dying on the cross (John 19:30, NIV ) and that Jesus too shared this love with the Father (John 17:22–24, NIV).

Today, I would like to love others by caring for them, washing their feet clean & serve them as a humble servant of Jesus Christ to those I serve to, just as when Jesus showed His disciples how to love others through self–giving love that would shape their lives and how this self–giving love can also motivate me to sacrifice my time aside just to spend time with others by loving them – shaping me to be a better caring + loving person by serving Christ through servicing others.

Indeed, you + I can reach out to serve others with care, affirmation, and grace as we depend on the Holy Spirit to change us from within.

In what ways, can you & I serve others just as Christ serves them today?

Profile Background:

Jeremy Koh is a graduate with a disability from Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (formerly the Spastic Children Association, 1987–1997). He holds certifications in Microsoft Office Skills and completed the HR Administrator program (CHRA) through the Human Capital Singapore–SGEnable Collaboration of Partnership (HCS HR PowerBank, 7th Dec 2021–3rd June 2022). Over the years, Jeremy has taken on various roles, including Project Assistant/Email Marketing Consultant, Connector at ServeHope Pte Ltd, and a member of the GrowthBeans Team at Savior–Asia Consulting Pte Ltd. He also worked as a KeyGuard Specialist at (these)abilites Pte Ltd, overseeing all KeyGuard operations at World United College South East Asia (Tampines Branch) for 10 months. Additionally, Jeremy served as an Executive Assistant at Vision Strategy Storytelling for three months (Aug–Oct 2017). He founded the Project Stories for LIFE initiative (currently suspended), which is affiliated with Youth Corps Singapore, and has previously been involved with the Special Needs Cluster. As a disability advocate, Jeremy continues to actively represent the disabled community in public.

Prayer Response to this featured article:
Jesus, help us to serve others just as Christ serve them today.

(Reflected by Jeremy Koh upon the devotional written by Amy Boucher Pye & Monica La Rose – Our Daily Bread Ministries, 28th Mar 2024 – Maundy Thursday)

Family Reunion that bonds during CNY Season

As we know how a family reunion strengthens bonds and that Chinese New Year (CNY) draws everyone back to the same table, the same stories, and the same roots. Indeed, in a busy world where people often live apart, this reunion becomes a powerful moment of reconnection.

Yet, let’s look at the six biblical steps of how God views family reunions regards as:

1. Family Unity Is God’s Design:
The Bible consistently affirms family as something God intentionally created to be a place of love, belonging, and growth.

The Psalmist says, “God sets the lonely in families” (Psalm 68:6, NKJV) encouraging us to bring people of lonely families into loving communities – letting our homes be opened with our hearts generous, and let no one be left unseen.

CNY reunions allow relatives return home, reconnect, and share life and reflect this God–given desire for togetherness. The act of coming home echoes the biblical theme of restoration and unity. Also, sitting together around the dining table reminds us that relationships matter more to one another than our achievements or possessions.

2. Honouring Parents and Elders:
Respect for elders is central in both Chinese culture and the Bible.

Indeed, the Bible says, “Honor your father and your mother.” (Exodus 20:12, NKJV) and “Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly.” (Leviticus 19:32, NKJV), and by this, family gatherings during CNY would be the place to where elders are honored and listened to, align closely with biblical teachings about respect, humility, and gratitude. Truly, the presence of elders brings wisdom and continuity, while children bring joy and hope. These moments strengthen family identity and remind each person that they belong to.

3. Reconciliation and Peace within the Family:
CNY often emphasizes letting go of past conflicts to start the new year fresh. Scripture strongly supports this idea.

The apostle Paul says, “If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12:18, NKJV) and by this, we are to gather to strengthen our family bonds with one another as we live in peaceful harmony together. Truly, family reunions provide a chance for forgiveness, healing, and renewed relationships – and Jesus repeatedly taught as essential to Godly living. By this, family is a gift, and time spent together is something to be cherished, and the strengthened family bonds become a foundation for facing the future with confidence and hope.

4. Sharing Meals Builds Love and Fellowship:
In the Bible, shared meals are deeply meaningful. They symbolize unity, acceptance, and joy just as how the Scriptures says, “They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts” (Acts 2:46, NKJV) reminding us how we are to knit our hearts together in love at our dining tables joyously and have gratitude for one another, where love, fellowship, and thankfulness are deepened in every home. And, the reunion dinner during CNY mirrors this biblical picture of fellowship where food becomes a way to express love and togetherness.

5. Passing Down Values and Faith:
CNY is a time for stories, traditions, and wisdom to be passed to younger generations. The Bible encourages this strongly, just as Moses says, “These commandments… impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home” (Deuteronomy 6:6–7, NKJV) and this CNY season is the time where our faith and values are lovingly passed down around our family tables especially with our kids, for passing down values and faith is a precious calling. Indeed, family gatherings are opportunities to teach values like gratitude, faithfulness, generosity, and respect.

6. Gratitude and Hope for the Future:

CNY looks forward with hope and blessing. Biblically, gratitude and trust in God’s provision are central.

Truly, the apostle Paul says, “Give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18, NKJV) and we as Christians can view this season as a time to thank God for family, provision, and the chance to begin anew with wisdom and faith, stepping into a lunar new year, with thankful hearts to anchor us and hopeful faith to guide us forward.

Above all, though our traditions may differ culturally, yet the values behind them have to be aligned in harmony with Scripture, having a family reunion that bond during CNY reflects biblical principles of unity, honor, reconciliation, fellowship, and gratitude today.

Are your family values aligned in harmony with God’s Scriptures today?

Blessed Lunar New Year Everyone!

Profile Background:
Jeremy Koh is a disabled graduate from Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore – formerly known as Spastic Children Association (1987–1997). He graduated with Certificates in Microsoft Office Skills & a HR Administrator Graduate (CHRA) under Human Capital Singapore–SGEnable Collaboration of Partnership – HCS HR PowerBank (7th Dec 2021 to 3rd June 2022) | Former Project Assistant/Email Marketing Consultant |A Connecter in ServeHope Pte Ltd & GrowthBeans Team in Savior-Asia Consulting Pte Ltd | A KeyGuard Specialist @(these)abilites Pte Ltd handling all KeyGuard Operations for 10 months in World United College South East Asia (Tampines Branch) | an Executive Assistant with Vision Strategy Storytelling (3 months, Aug to Oct 2017); A Founder in the ground up initiative project called – Project Stories for LIFE (Affiliated with Youth Corps Singapore, a former member of the Special Needs Cluster) |A PwD Advocate – a representing voice of the Disabled Community to the public today.

Prayer Response to this featured article:
Heavenly Father, may You bless our togetherness as we spend time in our families during this CNY season.

(Written by Jeremy Koh, 16th February 2026 – CNY Eve)

 

Doing and Being

As I meditated upon how Jesus said, “Apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5b, NIV), I am being reminded of how Jesus urges us to “remain in Him” if we are to accomplish anything of true worth in His Kingdom just as Jesus reminded the disciples back then and for the presence of the Holy Spirit to flow through my life – being the “river of living water” (John 7:38b, NIV) that enables me to share Christ with others through my work and witness for Him ensuring that I bear fruit for the kingdom, fruit that will last forever – having Christ chosen + appointed me to task assigned by Him and how I desire to have an ongoing, constant fellowship with Jesus and for me to dwell in His presence daily.

Indeed, I thank the LORD to know how God’s work is carried out through us by His strength – a life based in love and commitment, where “doing” flows from “being” as mentioned inside the Every Day with Jesus online devotional text. Truly, effective works flow from relationship with Jesus today as I pondered upon my Maundy Thursday’s reading.

Are you able to commit to spending more time just “being” with Jesus, rather than “doing” today?

Profile Background:
Jeremy Koh is a disabled graduate from Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore – formerly known as Spastic Children Association (1987–1997). He graduated with Certificates in Microsoft Office Skills & a HR Administrator Graduate (CHRA) under Human Capital Singapore–SGEnable Collaboration of Partnership – HCS HR PowerBank (7th Dec 2021 to 3rd June 2022). Jeremy has also worked in ServeHope Pte Ltd – Project Assistant/Email Marketing Consultant for 5 years (March 2008 – August 2013); as KeyGuard Specialist @(these)abilites Pte Ltd handling all KeyGuard Operations for 10 months in World United College South East Asia (Tampines Branch); an Executive Assistant with Vision Strategy Storytelling (3 months, Aug to Oct 2017); as GB Connector in GrowthBeans Team in Savior-Asia Consulting Pte Ltd (October 2018 to December 2019). Today, Jeremy is a Founder in the ground up initiative project called – Project Stories for LIFE (Affiliated with Youth Corps Singapore, a former member of the Special Needs Cluster) that serves the Special Needs Community at-large in the society, as well as being a PwD Advocate – a representing voice of the Disabled Community to the public today.

Prayer Response to this featured article:
Jesus, help us to spend more time “being” with you remaining in your presence, so that your love can flow through us to a world that needs you.

(Written by Jeremy Koh, 6th April 2023 – Maundy Thursday)

Waiting for the dawn

During my devotional reading, I saw how the Psalmist waited for the Lord to deliver him from the depths of his sin once he confesses it. He longed to see the Lord bring light into his darkness (Psalm 130:5–6, NIV). This teaches me to express earnest longings for me to look for the coming of Christ in which it can translate as His church towards heaven (Hebrews 6:17, NIV) – assuring us of the hope, steadfastness, and patient waiting for the fulfillment of God’s promises.

As such, I praise God that I am an heir of the promise as I walk by faith of faithful Abraham – a God who gives me the hope, steadfastness, and patient waiting for the fulfillment of God’s promises to be fulfilled in my life – and having Christ as the anchor to my soul to help me live in fulfillment of the divine plan of God that He has for my life.

Is Christ the fulfillment promise in your life today?

Profile Background:
Jeremy Koh is a disabled graduate from Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore – formerly known as Spastic Children Association (1987–1997). He graduated with Certificates in Microsoft Office Skills & a HR Administrator Graduate (CHRA) under Human Capital Singapore–SGEnable Collaboration of Partnership – HCS HR PowerBank (7th Dec 2021 to 3rd June 2022) | Former Project Assistant/Email Marketing Consultant |A Connecter in ServeHope Pte Ltd & GrowthBeans Team in Savior-Asia Consulting Pte Ltd | A KeyGuard Specialist @(these)abilites Pte Ltd handling all KeyGuard Operations for 10 months in World United College South East Asia (Tampines Branch) | an Executive Assistant with Vision Strategy Storytelling (3 months, Aug to Oct 2017); A Founder in the ground up initiative project called – Project Stories for LIFE (Affiliated with Youth Corps Singapore, a former member of the Special Needs Cluster) |A PwD Advocate – a representing voice of the Disabled Community to the public today.

Prayer Response to this featured article:
Lord, give us the strength, peace and hope to wait for Your’ purposes to be fulfilled in our life.

(Written by Jeremy Koh, 10th February 2014)

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT FEATURE #20

The Trinitarian Origins and Accomplishment of the Divine Plan of Salvation:
In this article – https://ethosinstitute.sg/the-trinitarian-origins-and-accomplishment-of-the-divine-plan-of-salvation/ by Dr Ng Kam Weng, he points at how Christianity teaches a unique salvation where God takes the initiative to save humankind from the plight of sin. This initiative is not a historical afterthought in response to the Fall of humankind in Adam, but is grounded in a pre-temporal plan of the God who is sovereign over history. The apostle Paul declares that God’s plan of salvation has been revealed in the life and work of Christ.

(Article Source by Dr Ng Kam Weng |19th Jan 2026| inside Credo)

All God’s Soul Is for Your Good – The Wonder of Enthused Omnipotence:
This article – https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/all-gods-soul-is-for-your-good by David Mathis reminds us that no enemy stands a chance if God’s hand works for you, and how God Almighty seeks your good with all his heart and all his soul.

(Article Source by David Mathis – 18th Jan 2026| inside Desiring God)

Temple Mount Developments signal end times prophecy:
An article – https://mycharisma.com/propheticrevival/temple-mount-developments-signal-end-times-prophecy-taking-shape-in-jerusalem/ highlights how Temple Mount Developments in Jerusalem would align with end times of biblical prophecy as Israel asserts Jewish prayer rights at its holiest site.

(Article Source by James Lasher, 13th Jan 2026 – Prophetic Insight)

Have This Mind in You:
In this article – https://ethosinstitute.sg/have-this-mind-in-you/ by Dr Roland Chia, Paul reminds us of what true humility and obedient servanthood look like, presenting Jesus Christ as an example of Christian humility and service, when he presented to the Philippia Christians then.

(Article Source by Dr Roland Chia |5th Jan 2026| inside Pulse)

First things first:
In this article – https://ethosinstitute.sg/first-things-first/by Dr Roland Chia, he encourages us to examine our priorities this brand new year, as we seek the kingdom of God that means much more than regular attendance at Sunday worship (though this is important) – involving nothing less than a radical surrender of our desires, wants and ambitions. It requires that we bend our wills to God’s, a spiritual renovation of our lives – requiring a seeker to die to his sin–driven self in order that he may truly live for God.

(Article Source by Dr Roland Chia |5th Jan 2026| inside Credo)

Today’s Thoughts Become Tomorrow’s Habits:
This article – https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/todays-thoughts-become-tomorrows-habits by Clinton Manley helps us to examine how today’s thoughts shape tomorrow’s as we think about and dwell what you dwell upon.

(Article Source by Clinton Manley – 31st Dec 2025| inside Desiring God)

Joseph Z – Why 2026 Will Be a Year of Reclaiming and Divine Restoration:
An article –  https://mycharisma.com/propheticrevival/joseph-z-why-2026-will-be-a-year-of-reclaiming-and-divine-restoration/ highlights how God wastes nothing, including our years of brokenness and turmoil. Now, we just may be on the precipice of the Lord’s divine glory and victory in this coming year.

(Article Source by Abby Trivett, 30th Dec 2026 – Prophetic Insight)

5 Signs You’re Receiving a Prophetic Warning from God:
An article – https://mycharisma.com/propheticrevival/5-signs-youre-receiving-a-prophetic-warning-from-god/ highlights that Evangelist Perry Stone recently shared a powerful message about how God speaks to His people through prophetic warnings. Emphasizing the importance of spiritual sensitivity, Stone said, “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy,” quoting Revelation 19:10 & showing how believers can navigate life with discernment and faith, responding to God’s prophetic guidance with wisdom and action through impressions and obeying the Holy Spirit in their lives today.

(Article Source by Abby Trivett, 16th Dec 2026 – Prophetic Insight)

‘I Will Be Yours’: A Promise for Wavering Saints
This article – https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/i-will-be-yours-a-promise-for-wavering-saints by Seth Porch poised to question our faith and doubt if we’ve ever believed – wavering in the wind, as founders, like houses built on shifting sands; yet we’re rest assured that we can rest in the confidence that He will hold us fast, as we press on to fear Him, esteem His name, and walk in His ways.

(Article Source by Seth Porch – 23rd Dec 2025| inside Desiring God)

At the end of 2025, dare we hope?
In this article by Dr Roland Chia – https://saltandlight.sg/christmas/at-the-end-of-2025-dare-we-hope/, he highlights out how Christmas reminds us that God Himself entered a world ravaged by sin and death – a world that could no longer hope – in order to bring hope. Indeed, “Christmas tells us that the world we inhabit is not the world the Creator intended it to be. But it is a world the Creator will restore and renew as its Redeemer.”

(Article Source by Dr Roland Chia 16th Dec 2025| inside Salt & Light)

Loving Tolerance:
In this article – https://ethosinstitute.sg/loving-tolerance/ by Rev Daniel Tong, he presents to say how the contemporary understanding of tolerance gives everyone and everything equal space, with the acceptance of all views and actions as equally true while a Christian’s conviction rests upon the Word of God, where the mistakes we make, do not necessarily have to be in conflict with biblical standards of morality and values.

(Article Source by Rev Daniel Tong |15th Dec 2025| inside Credo)

Conflict – An Opportunity to Be More Like Christ:
This article – https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/conflict-an-opportunity-to-be-more-like-christ by Jessica reminds us that conflict can be an opportunity to be like Christ and draw others toward Him.

(Article Source by Jessica B. – 12th Dec 2025| inside Desiring God)

Can patriotism be Christian?
This article by Dr Roland Chia – https://ethosinstitute.sg/can-patriotism-be-christian/ invites us to examine a few basic questions on whether being a Christian is patriotism.

What is patriotism? Can a Christian really be patriotic? Can patriotism ever be Christian?

What does it mean to love one’s country and one’s nation? Does it mean that we should never criticise the state?

The Bible clearly enjoins Christians to practise civil obedience. But are there justifications for civil disobedience?

If there is indeed such a thing as Christian patriotism, what might it look like?

(Article Source by Dr Roland Chia |1st Dec 2025| inside Credo)

Rethinking Privacy: Ideas for Intergenerational Engagements
This article by Lisman Komaladi – https://ethosinstitute.sg/rethinking-privacy-ideas-for-intergenerational-engagements/ provides three steps to show how vulnerability makes human who need to be loved, and that love creates a loving subject, as we promote and protect vulnerability as a value for intergenerational engagements rather than as seen as dominant values of security and control that Singapore is obsessed with today.

(Article Source by Lisman Komaladi |1st Dec 2025| inside Feature)

What to Do When Your Spirits Sink:
This article – https://www.desirin*ggod.org/messages/what-to-do-when-your-spirits-sink by John Piper shows us how David walked with Gd through disasters, diseases, attacks, and his own sins.  What pattern of life did he follow to depend on God through it all?

(Article Source by John Piper – 29th NOV 2025| inside Desiring God)

Communion America:
A link – https://cbn.com/video/shows/christian-world-news-communion-america-november-28-2025 highlights an amazing service in Washington, D.C., featured a mile–long communion table.

(Video Source by Christian Broadcasting Network – Christian World News)

Principled Pluralism and Social Cohesion:
This article by Dr Roland Chia – https://ethosinstitute.sg/principled-pluralism-and-social-cohesion/ highlights how a principled pluralism is basically a normative political and social theory that recognises and affirms the legitimacy of a plurality of moral and religious communities in the public square, yet it underscores the fact of how a civil public square, undergirded by the precept of principled pluralism, is premised on the golden rule (Matthew 7:12), which is intuited by many cultures and religions, where principled pluralism fosters social harmony by deepening the sense of solidarity while urging all to serve the common good.

(Article Source by Dr Roland Chia |17th NOV 2025| inside Pulse)

Contemplating Evil and Suffering:
This article – https://ethosinstitute.sg/contemplating-evil-and-suffering/ by Terence Ho showing there’s a role for both moral and natural evil, yet God has a full control over creation in His sovereign will, just as a potter has full control over the clay he moulds (Romans 9:21), showing that God redeems all evil by making it work towards the greater good in a way that is perfectly just.

(Article Source by Terence Ho | |17th NOV 2025| inside Credo)

Contrite Courage – How the Guilty Lean on Grace:
This article – https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/contrite-courage by John Piper questions “How do Christians respond to God’s fatherly indignation against our sin?” The prophet Micah teaches us to respond with brokenhearted boldness, with contrite courage.

(Article Source by John Piper – 15th NOV 2025| inside Desiring God)

Celebrating Christmas in a Violent World:
This article by Dr Roland Chia – https://ethosinstitute.sg/celebrating-christmas-in-a-violent-world/ reminds us to look forward to God’s promised future in the new heaven and the new earth in the midst of violence, conflict and hate happening in the world today, and how we’re to return to the very essence of Christmas – proclaiming God’s love and commitment to His creation – the creatures He has created in His image.

(Article Source by Dr Roland Chia |3rd NOV 2025| inside Credo)

Perfection:
The article by Leow Theng Huat – https://ethosinstitute.sg/perfection/ shows us how perfection is mirrored through believing in the resurrection of Christ knowing that we’ll be resurrected to life with Christ, and that “beauty” and “perfection” are not measured by our outward appearance but through the love of Jesus, enabling us to serve others as we serve God today.

(Article Source by Leow Theng Huat 3rd NOV 2025| inside Feature)

From Sinners to Sons – How God Welcomes the Lost:
In this article by Greg Morse – https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/from-sinners-to-sons, he shows how God welcomes & embraces the lost sons through the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15).

(Article Source by Greg Morse, Teacher – 2nd NOV 2025| inside Desiring God)

Perry Stone – 4 Signs of the Last Revival before the Rapture:
This article – https://mycharisma.com/propheticrevival/perry-stone-4-signs-of-the-last-revival-before-the-rapture/ showed how Perry Stone delivered a powerful prophetic update, highlighting the signs that mark the coming “time of the end” and the pre-rapture revival that will take place in these last days.

(Article Source by Abby Trivett (23rd Sept 2025) inside Prophetic Insight)

March on High Alert: Prophetic Warnings to Watch For
This article – https://mycharisma.com/propheticrevival/march-on-high-alert-prophetic-warnings-to-watch-for/ shows how Souza reveals that the enemy has been releasing “death contracts” against believers who are advancing God’s kingdom. These death contracts, she explains, are a strategic attack from demonic forces aiming to halt the progress of God’s work on Earth, especially for those who are building defensively in faith, just as Nehemiah did while rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

(Article Source by Abby Trivett (13th March 2025) inside Prophetic Insight)

Ezekiel’s Prophecy: Signs of Fulfillment in Today’s World
This article – https://mycharisma.com/propheticrevival/ezekiels-prophecy-signs-of-fulfillment-in-todays-world/ highlights how “best–selling author Rabbi Jonathan Cahn reveals the startling connections between biblical prophecies and today’s escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerning Israel. Cahn dives deep into Ezekiel’s Old Testament prophecies, focusing on the imminent threat of an invasion of Israel.

(Article Source by James Lasher (22nd Oct 2024) inside Prophetic Insight)

The wonder of forgiveness

During my devotional reading, the Psalmist brought me to mind of how should I express my gratitude to God that He has forgiven and have set me freed from sin. This would be the result when the Lord restores me to fellowship with His Church Family (Psalm 130:4–5, NIV). Indeed, this forgiveness is not earned but it is a gift from God, which is the foundation in the wonder of God. Truly, forgiveness sets me free from sin and is eternal causes me to trust, love and worship Him forever through reverential fear for the Lord. I am encouraged by the apostle Paul to live my life as a spiritually blessed child accordingly to His riches of grace (Ephesians 1:3–4, NIV).

As such, I thank the Lord for this wonderful privilege and how I have been born of the Spirit of God that makes me a believer of Jesus Christ to enter into Kingdom Life of God (John 3:5, NIV). By this, I truly live in reverence fear of the Lord that keeps me from sin that arises from God’s great mercy than living in the fear of condemnation.

Let’s thank the Lord that we have been born of the Spirit of God as we live in fear of Him today!

Profile Background:
Jeremy Koh is a disabled graduate from Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore – formerly known as Spastic Children Association (1987–1997). He graduated with Certificates in Microsoft Office Skills & a HR Administrator Graduate (CHRA) under Human Capital Singapore–SGEnable Collaboration of Partnership – HCS HR PowerBank (7th Dec 2021 to 3rd June 2022) | Former Project Assistant/Email Marketing Consultant |A Connecter in ServeHope Pte Ltd & GrowthBeans Team in Savior-Asia Consulting Pte Ltd | A KeyGuard Specialist @(these)abilites Pte Ltd handling all KeyGuard Operations for 10 months in World United College South East Asia (Tampines Branch) | an Executive Assistant with Vision Strategy Storytelling (3 months, Aug to Oct 2017); A Founder in the ground up initiative project called – Project Stories for LIFE (Affiliated with Youth Corps Singapore, a former member of the Special Needs Cluster) |A PwD Advocate – a representing voice of the Disabled Community to the public today.

Prayer Response to this featured article:
Lord, forgive us if we had thought that divine forgiveness were just the result of Your’ job to forgive only. Help us to live our life in reverential fear for the Lord.

(Written by Jeremy Koh, 9th February 2014)

Understanding the Cross

 

As I meditated upon how the apostle Paul said, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8, NIV), and this causes me to see the greater dimension of Christ’s sacrifice when He urges one to lay down his life for his friends if he has greater love for others (John 15:13, NIV). And, this encourages me to sacrifice my life down for the friends I love, like how Jesus died for me and have my guilt of sins away by His unconditional love. Indeed, I read how St. Augustine said, “the answer to the mystery of Christ is to be found in His sacrificial spirit, the supreme evidence  of which is the cross. We will never in our mortal state be able to grasp the full meaning of the cross. But what we do grasp gives us a clue to what lies in the heart of the Infinite” as he pointed this inside the Every Day Light online devotional text.

Truly, this encourages me to prepare myself as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God as I walk in His love (Ephesians 5:2, NIV), just as Christ gave Himself up to God. By this, I thank Jesus to know how He has rescued me from the present evil age, in accordance to the will of my God and Father (Galatians 1:4, NIV). Hence, this prompts me to have a sacrificial attitude within me to serve others like how someone said, “To understand art one must have art within one; to understand music one must have music within one” as he said it inside the Every Day Light online devotional text too.

Through my sacrificial attitude, I desire to live my life in a self-controlled, upright manner that reflects the godly life within me which flows outwardly to others in this present age, as I wait for the blessed hope before the appearing of the glory of my great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. And, this also prompts me to live by the righteousness of God and to praise Him for His healing me wholly by the grace of His wounds (1 Peter 2:24, Titus 2:12-13, NIV) as I did my New Year’s Day reading.

Are you living a sacrificial life today?

Have a blessed new year ahead!

Profile Background:
Jeremy Koh is a disabled graduate from Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore – formerly known as Spastic Children Association (1987–1997). He graduated with Certificates in Microsoft Office Skills & a HR Administrator Graduate (CHRA) under Human Capital Singapore–SGEnable Collaboration of Partnership – HCS HR PowerBank (7th Dec 2021 to 3rd June 2022) | Former Project Assistant/Email Marketing Consultant |A Connecter in ServeHope Pte Ltd & GrowthBeans Team in Savior-Asia Consulting Pte Ltd | A KeyGuard Specialist @(these)abilites Pte Ltd handling all KeyGuard Operations for 10 months in World United College South East Asia (Tampines Branch) | an Executive Assistant with Vision Strategy Storytelling (3 months, Aug to Oct 2017); A Founder in the ground up initiative project called – Project Stories for LIFE (Affiliated with Youth Corps Singapore, a former member of the Special Needs Cluster) |A PwD Advocate – a representing voice of the Disabled Community to the public today.

Prayer Response to this featured article:
Jesus, enable us to live a sacrificial life today.

(Written by Jeremy Koh, 1st January 2021 – New Year’s Day)