Stones and a Sling

Fear, apprehension, uncertainty.

These are some of the feelings that I cannot help but feel.

Technically, I have taken command of the army lifegroup with it's proud tradition that dates back many years.

"How am I going to lead such a group?"

How did David felt when he faced Goliath alone, with an entire nation cowering in fear behind little David? It must have been a lonely battle. But nowhere in the account of the battle can I sense any fear or apprehension. I'm pretty sure he gave serious thought about volunteering, and I'm sure he saw the giant hurling insults at the nation of Israel.

But he went on, armed with only a sling and five smooth stones...

... and a burning faith in the God of Israel.

With this faith, David, I believe, was set free of all fear.

And with one stone, he brought the giant down.

Human minds and strategy finds this hard to believe. Human methods have failed, but the solution laid not with human logic or abilities. It does not lie with strength of arms or the wisdom of this world.

It just doesn't make any sense.

It makes perfect sense.

David knew his God.

God knew David.

Sounds simple?

It is.

The power of simple faith in a mighty God.

I pray that despite feeling great apprehension in this season, I pray I will know my God, and give Him the chance to know me.

I see innumerable difficulties, many long and tired nights, many giants around me, wanting to consume me.

My response?

I'll be counting my stones.

Sad sad Day.

Medieval 2 Total War - $50

Graphics Card died, need replacement - $300 - 400

Hours of fun denied - Priceless....

Sometimes Murphy's Law works overtime.

2007

Yes, first post of the year.

Went to Shian's place today to kick some terrorist butt in "Black" and some weird Squirrel killing game. Anyway I talked to his mom for awhile, and we came to an interesting conclusion…

It's New Year Day, forgot about it because it feels just like any other day.

Heh.

I guess what Sophia mentioned at the dinner table was very true, that the only change that 2007 brings for now is the way we write our dates. No more '06...

...now it's '07

(which means for the best part of the month of Jan I would be doing lots of cancellations due to all the errors in my dates)

2006 had been good. Survived MRF life in the army and survived all the nonsense and all the standbys without a scratch, being shown favour with both officers and force sergeants. Getting a pretty good temp job and seeing me thru the period when I was in need of moolah. But above all, thank God for His patience and bountiful blessings in both great and small ways.

Thank God for friends too.

Thank you. =)

Nothing spectacular about the passing of the year. Watched TV and saw the thousands celebrating the New Year out on the streets, counting down and shooting foam into others (Not to mention actual footages of Banglahs running around with spray cans and getting handcuffed by the police...) Watched Revenge of the Sith while playing Rome Total War. And soon as weary me was about to snooze off to dreamland, I read a book and prayed....

Prayed...

New Year, new challenges, new areas of ministry, new wars to fight, new directions, and new changes.

Same God.