Simple yet powerful....

A missionary share his testimony in my church not long ago. His testimony really touch my heart. He is a simple and a very humble man. He does not possess a very charismatic character, but he can touch the lives of many.
I can't share much of his testimony because it will endanger his life as he is sharing his faith in a nation where persecution is very real.
One thing that's very consistent in his life and his testimony is the importance of reading God's word and praying in a daily basis.
With this 2 basis, he can endure the hardship and show the love of Christ to multitudes.
It's just so simple.
His sharing was very simple yet it's so powerful. It involved lots of sacrifice, yet through his life testimony, it's very possible.
He is such a simple man that God use him to prove that doing God's will doesn't require great skills, great revival, even great vision. Yes, all these are important, but God can use us regardless of our ability and circumstances.
It's just about a willing heart and obedience.
God prefer obedience more that sacrifice.

1 Samuel 15:22 (New International Version)

22 But Samuel replied:
"Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices
as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD ?
To obey is better than sacrifice,
and to heed is better than the fat of rams.

Spiritual Food

Below are what I have learned from the Sunday Leadership Training (SLM) on 6 December 2009.

1) We lose what we don't use (Mat 25:28-30)

-What we use, we can improve

2) It's easy to be lazy when we lack the heart (Heb 6:10-12)

-Initially, God gave work to Adam in the Garden of Eden to make his life fulfilling.
-We will plan if we love people (Eg: Parent saving money for their children education)
-Find your heart and you will work hard!

3) Take your break with God, NOT from God (Mark 6:31)

-If tired, can slow down, take holiday with God. (ex: attend other congregation service)

4) Maximize our Christmas season (Luke 1:76-80)

-get everyone involved
-family spirit