Sunday, June 08, 2008
something to share...
today's sermon was really interesting and definitely applicable.
sometimes, i really think that God works wonderfully in his way. his perfect timing.
"in his time..."
Mark 4:37-40
V.37 "And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
V.41 And they feared exceedingly, and said that one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"
it's about the storms of life we experienced and how God has his plan for each any every one of us. be it trials or sufferings. and i think it's really applicable for us. especially after the accident mom had that day, her constant worries and paranoia over countless of little things. when the pastor started the sermon today, me and sis were thinking bout the exact same thing. "today's topic really applies to mom!!" which is why i think his timing is always so perfect.
and this phrase is really meaningful.
"God whispers to us in pleasure, speaks to us in conscience but shouts at us in our pain; His megaphone to rouse the deaf world."
when life is smooth-sailing and peaceful, we(I) tend to forget his importance and only when times like this hit us(me), then it occurred to me how much i needed him. so shameful of us(me). to me, i know it has been a difficult time, for me, for the family and more for mom. but his words have been and will continue to serve as a pillar of support for us through this time, that "all the way, my saviour leads me..."
i've always liked this song since young, and today, it came into my mind again.
When life's burden gets so heavy, and it seems i'm all alone.I cast my care on Jesus and come boldly to His throne. I find His grace sufficient when His promises i heed. For His very life He sacrificed and He lives to intercede. He is the Lord of Lords and when He speaks, winds and waves obey, when Jesus whispers "Peace be still", then darkness turns to day. And as I'm trusting in my Saviour's word, doubts and fears all cease. And beneath the shelter of His wings, I'm at rest in perfect peace.
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