From being a little primary two year old girl, who thought she was mature (haha), to the almost twenty five year old i am today, City Harvest is the place where i have connected and learned to connect with my heavenly father. This was where i learnt to speak in tongues, where i learnt more about relationship with him. This is an experience that cant be replicated by being in school, or by hanging out with friends.
I am sure every single member who has genuinely felt the love and presence of our lord in church, will feel for the episode that our church management is going through right now. Afterall, the church is the gate of heavens, it is where we experience emotions so pure, so unadulterated. It's hard not to be grateful, to be thankful of the sacrifices the heads and earthly shepard of the flock made for us, so that we can feel this love so free.
Pastor Kong received a mandate from God, that he should be the one to raise a generation of people that will influence the marketplace. Though i am unable to recall if the vision of the Crossover was from God, i have no doubt that it is. It is a brilliant plan. To save more souls through mainstream media. He knows the world is ready for this. How much more effective can evangelism get? In jaded, first world nations?
So that day, my mom told me that 'Justin Bieber something something church service', and i shrugged it off, thinking it was yet another satirical article, because, in my head, i couldn't make the link between delinquent, womanizing (according to 'news' online!) Justin Bieber to church, church!
And today, out of curiosity, i went to google it. And lo and behold, it is true.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-ms-justin-bieber-notebook-20151116-story.html
A little revelation hit me. I remember one sermon i heard. Why it's important to stay attuned and close to God. Sure, God does have a plan for you, for everyone of us --
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
But as with every grand plan, there is not just one vessel sailing toward that end port; not just one warrior sent out to ensure the enemy is taken down.
He picks a few. And why is it important to stay close and connected to him? Should we fall short, we wouldn't be attuned to his plans, and things will go awry. And in that sermon, a burning question i had was addressed by the preacher. If we do stay obedient, and we go astray, what happens to God's plans? Answer: It goes as planned! Because He does not only have one vessel sailing the stormy seas and He definitely wouldn't choose to fight a war with a one-man army.
Seeing Justin Bieber returning into the comforts of His arms, and using his tour to open up about his new-found purpose, really affirms that the Crossover project is no sham. It is indeed part of God's grand plan for the world today.
If he is the warrior that succeeded in planting seeds in the minds of millions through mainstream media, then Pastor Kong, Sun and the rest of the team, could very well be present-day martyrs. I believe in God and His plan, and I want to believe that my pastors have been morally upright and made decisions thinking of His Plan, and were aware of the pitfalls of moving ahead with the Crossover in a fairly closed-minded, and critical country like Singapore.
We are only human. They are only human. Only He is perfect. Irregardless, I cannot discount the fact that they obeyed, and acted on bringing the Crossover project to life.
I thank them for their bravery, for their courage and admire the love and obedience they have for God. Because honestly, how many of you religious people/ Christians out there will carry out such a mission when presented with one by God above?
Take into consideration that they are learned people, from the best schools in Singapore -- Raffles JC and VJC! In the eyes of the Singapore government, if they weren't pastors of CHC, they would be known as the elites of our society who are expected to do great things and contribute to greater positive growth to the country. It would take great courage and love to take this road less traveled and to do His bidding.
I don't know what He has install for me. (Perhaps i will need to connect and check haha.) But should the burden be this heavy, Lord grant me a stronger back to carry on moving.
#thankyouPastor
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