COS ~ Enoch Cell

Light of the world,

You stepped down into darkness

Opened my eyes, let me see

Beauty that made this heart adore You

Hope of my life spent with You

And here I am to worship

Here I am to bow down

Here I am to say that You're my God

You're altogether lovely

Altogether worthy

Altogether wonderful to me

King of all days

Oh, so highly exalted

Glorious in heaven above

Humbly You came to the earth You created

All for love's sake became poor

I'll never know how much it cost

To see my sin upon that cross

Monday, October 19, 2009

*.* Living for more than life *.*

If the title seems weird to you, i should clarify that by 'life' i mean 'life on this earth'

Today Kimbles, Matt, Isaac and I had a great time bowling at SAFRA Tampines and man, we immediately (okay maybe I myself only) made plans to go bowling again next week. There was this super-SUPER deal that we missed which was the 4 bowler special of 12 bucks for 4 ppl, free-for-all for 1 hour (shoes included) and we (again, maybe only I) intended to invite ALL YOU GUYS for that until I realised - it's not applicable on weekends, public holiday eves and PHs.

Shoot.

Anyway, when i got back I started flipping my bible (cos it was on my table and that's what i usually do - flip it open) and got to some study notes on heaven. After reading it for about a good 5 minutes I realised i hadn't been thinking about heaven for a LONG time....

and I realised that in the light of Jesus' return, all my little nitty gritty plans about life suddenly diminish in importance and really, what we're really talking about here is preparing for his arrival.

the Bible describes the church as the bride of Christ, and the New Jerusalem as the Home of all believers in His Kingdom Age. As his bride we are to prepare for our wedding (John 3:29)! Our wedding which will be the day when the groom comes to bring us back to the place he has prepared for us (John 14:1-4)

Life has many distractions and worries that fog our vision and make us lose our sense of direction. Even our plans and purposes, however noble, fall to pieces in the light of eternity because of their temporal nature. Even leaders like myself can sometimes get so caught up in preparing lessons and fellowshipping with you guys that we get caught up in this 'church life' that we think is all of God's will for us.

But we are not receiving a kingdom that can be shaken, for when Jesus comes, God will indeed shake the earth and the heavens - what can be shaken, will fall away. But the things unshakeable shall not perish. (Heb 12:26-29)

And God is indeed a consuming fire - whatever perishable things that we have held on to in our lives will be lost in the fire of judgment, and whatever is eternal will come through with greater brilliance than ever before.

I don't think Enoch would have brought his MP3 player, game console, portable TV, files from the workplace, laptop, soccer ball, study notes, 2 years supply of his favourite cereal and whatnot in his walk with God, if he were living in our age.

I think Paul really meant it when he said to throw off everything that hinders. I think Jesus really meant it when He said seek ye first the kingdom of God. I think I really mean it when I say you don't have to bring your own bowling ball to heaven.

Live for things that last.
Live for the One who will make you last.

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