BIRD FLU OUTBREAK
The outbreak of the bird flu finds it roots in the greed of men. Due to the high demand for chicken consumsion, corners must have been cut somewhere for the quick supply so as to bring in the $$$. Must be the man made feed and genetic engineering for the quick growth of the chicken that create a MONSTER outbreak of this virus. If the chickens were to allow to grow naturally according to the Creator's design, no such thing will happen. Gluttony and greed goes hand in hand.
There is an outbreak of a virus in the churches today. It is called "nominalism". Because of the greed for a large membership in the churches today, corners must have been cut somewhere in the Gospel message to make it so appealing to the masses. A MONSTER of lethargic Christians had been created and it is responsible for the slowness in the completion of the Great Commission. If Christians are allowed to grow naturally in the spiritual aspect, there will be life long commitment to God's cause than the short term commitments that fizzles out we see these days. The Christian life is a marathon, not a 100 m dash. Try to run in a marathon with the speed of a 100 m dash all the way. The outcome is obvious! What do we have left in the end?
ADOPTION
God who is Perfect, loves to adopt any man or woman who is spiritually handicapped into His family. That is the Gospel message. If Christian couples were to adopt a handicapped child to be their first child, many things can happen. Firstly, they demonstrated the Father's heart of adoption. Secondly, the subsequent children born through them will learn a life long lesson of loving and caring for the disadvantaged. Thirdly, a life time witness to the couple's families, relatives and friends, or even to strangers if the subject of why they have a handicapped child. Most of all, the handicapped child will learn first hand of the Father's love. Is it possible for every Christian couple to take such an approach? Sure can, because there are couples who do not have a choice when a handicapped child was borned to them and the best of them was brought out from that circumstances. Have been hearing many Christians saying, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Have been hearing many Christians saying that they want to bring glory to God through their marriages. Well, the said approach is the standard set by God upon Himself which brought Him the highest glory. Any takers??!!
GOD'S SECRETS
These days, keeping the secrets of others is relatively difficult. They are not meant to be shared but to be kept silent. In the church, majority of Christians find it so easy to share the secrets of others to others aka gossiping. But when come to sharing the secrets and mysteries of God to the world, they keep relatively silent about it. If the majority of Christians can just do the opposite, there will be much healing of many in the world and less hurts within the church. Aren't God's secrets of all the good things He has done much more juicier than men secrets of all the bad things that are being done. So, God's secrets are meant to be shared freely. Hmmm....holy gossip??!!
MATCH MAKING
Not long ago, someone enquired whether I am interested in a lady in church. The reply was a "no". I asked "why?" The person replied he doesn't mind making some arrangements for me and the lady concern to meet up. I do find it strange. If I am interested in a lady, I must know how to go about it. If I have to depend on someone or some people to be involved, this will show that I am not ready to have what it takes to be in a special relationship. If Christians will only deny themselves and take up the cross to follow Jesus, they will naturally be good husbands / wives and fathers / mothers. They will be ready to be what it takes. They don't have to go through the unnecessary difficulties in the relationship if they allow themselves to be matured in Christ. No short cuts, no magic formula, no flukes. Christ-likeness will settle it. I believe I am a ready husband / father. But that doesn't mean I have to get married and have children. I am so sure Jesus will do well as a husband / father if he was given to choice to marry and have children. He is not married because it will complicate things in heaven like the wife will be called "Queen of Heaven"?!!
GOD MADE MAN SPECIAL
Human babies are the most helpless at birth amongst the creatures God had created. The babies of other creatures are ready to live life at a short span of time from birth. But with care, training and equipping, the human babies will one day be way, way ahead in accomplishing many things in life. If Man is a superior form of advancement from monkeys, then why a Man's baby is more helpless than a baby monkey from the beginning stage of birth? Example: The baby monkey can start clinging on it's mother while she moves around while Man's baby have to be carried around. 10 points for the creationist!
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
There are people who are offended when one exclaimed "WOW" at the lily instead of a building of great architectural design when both are placed side by side. They protested with the reason that God puts abilities on men to come up with such a building. Just tell me how much glory goes to God with all the things men had made since creation. Ever heard of Christians saying "WOW" at Harley Davidson Bikes, sportscar, gagets and other stuff and not a comment on creation. Look at King Solomon, with all that God had given to him, he robbed God by building his palace bigger than the temple and squandered wealth and time by having 300 wives and 700 concubines. If a person who knows God can do that, how much more of people who don't know God. Even in God's communities, "To God Be The Glory" slogan is a cover up of many personal or collective agendas. Look carefully, tell tale signs can be seen.
