As I meditated upon Psalm 129:1–2 (NIV) during my devotional reading, I understood how the Psalmist felt distressed like how Jacob did when he saw how the enemies surrounded Israel who came from Egypt and they had afflicted the Israelites for four hundred years since the time when a prophecy given to Abraham their ancestor, and where their lives were made bitter with hard bondage; and in the times of the Judges, by several neighbouring nations in the time of their youth. Yet, the Psalmist expressed his affection of distress to show how he was overwhelmed by the enemies that surrounded Israel but he was not knocked out by them as he had God by his side to help them defeat their enemies. Indeed, God delivered the Israelites from their captivity while they were being oppressed by the Egyptians and how they went through suffering as a youthful nation; truly, I believe that God has given Christ the authority to deal with all insubordination and rebellion. From then on, Christ will rule with a rod of iron and punish rebellion whenever it raises its ugly head (Psalm 2:9, NIV).
In reference to New Testament, I noted how God allowed the apostle Paul to go through all kinds of persecution such as sickness, sorrow, afflictions, difficulties and distress to have him raised up again to present the glorious news of the gospel (2 Corinthians 4:9, NIV).
Hence, this prompts me to let my faith speak out the gospel to others through my transformed life in Jesus Christ despite of the challenges and the obstacles that I have to go through when I am being oppressed by tough circumstances surrounding me today.
Does your faith speak out the gospel to others through your transformed life in Jesus Christ in view of tough circumstances surrounding you today?
Prayer Response to this featured article:
Lord, would you let ‘Your’ perseverance help us move on with our lives by the strength of God.
(Written by Jeremy Koh, 4th February 2014)
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. Jeremy has worked in ServeHope Pte Ltd – Project Assistant/Email Marketing Consultant for 5 years (March 2008 – August 2013). And, Jeremy did a research work for the keyguard at (these)abilites Pte Ltd handling all KeyGuard Operations for 10 months in World United College South East Asia (Tampines Branch). He was Executive Assistant with Vision Strategy Storytelling (3 months, Aug to Oct 2017). Jeremy worked as GB Connector in GrowthBeans Team in Savior-Asia Consulting Pte Ltd (October 2018 to December 2019). Today, he continues to be in GB Youth Organizing Team/as a GB Youth Facilitator in YouthCorps Singapore, a former member of the Special Needs Cluster in YCS, and a Founder in the ground up initiative project called – Project Story for LIFE (Affiliated with Youth Corps Singapore) that serves the Special Needs Community at–large in society today.
In reference to New Testament, I noted how God allowed the apostle Paul to go through all kinds of persecution such as sickness, sorrow, afflictions, difficulties and distress to have him raised up again to present the glorious news of the gospel (2 Corinthians 4:9, NIV).
Hence, this prompts me to let my faith speak out the gospel to others through my transformed life in Jesus Christ despite of the challenges and the obstacles that I have to go through when I am being oppressed by tough circumstances surrounding me today.
Does your faith speak out the gospel to others through your transformed life in Jesus Christ in view of tough circumstances surrounding you today?
Prayer Response to this featured article:
Lord, would you let ‘Your’ perseverance help us move on with our lives by the strength of God.
(Written by Jeremy Koh, 4th February 2014)
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. Jeremy has worked in ServeHope Pte Ltd – Project Assistant/Email Marketing Consultant for 5 years (March 2008 – August 2013). And, Jeremy did a research work for the keyguard at (these)abilites Pte Ltd handling all KeyGuard Operations for 10 months in World United College South East Asia (Tampines Branch). He was Executive Assistant with Vision Strategy Storytelling (3 months, Aug to Oct 2017). Jeremy worked as GB Connector in GrowthBeans Team in Savior-Asia Consulting Pte Ltd (October 2018 to December 2019). Today, he continues to be in GB Youth Organizing Team/as a GB Youth Facilitator in YouthCorps Singapore, a former member of the Special Needs Cluster in YCS, and a Founder in the ground up initiative project called – Project Story for LIFE (Affiliated with Youth Corps Singapore) that serves the Special Needs Community at–large in society today.
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