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There's more to the Holy Spirit than what many believers have encountered. Isaiah 11:2 unveils a sevenfold expression of the Spirit of God – the Spirit of the Lord, wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and the fear of the Lord. When believers live in the fullness and power of the Spirit, the evidence in our lives becomes supernatural. The Church cannot help but be different, and the world cannot help but notice. We need the sevenfold Spirit of God fully operating in our lives.

Every morning, the same miracle appeared on the ground. Yet Israel failed the test of monotony. What was once miraculous slowly became ordinary; somewhere between repetition and routine, wonder faded and appetite drifted elsewhere. But the wilderness story pointed to something greater that would unfold centuries later before another hungry crowd. In a generation constantly chasing variety, perhaps the deeper question is not what fills you… but what truly satisfies.

Scripture reminds us to ‘honour your father and mother', attaching to it a promise of long life. But true honour goes beyond perfection, and is forged in the tension of loving and honouring someone despite their flaws. Uncover the powerful biblical story of a woman once marked by barrenness yet remembered for her relentless prayer life and unwavering faith. Her desperation and devotion gave birth not just to a child, but to purpose and legacy.

Psalm 68 is a magnificent psalm that depicts God as the warrior-king. It begins with the battle cry of Moses, “Let God arise and all His enemies be scattered”. But verse 11 is pivotal. It says, “The Lord gave the word and great was the company that proclaimed it”. The word for ‘company' is in the feminine gender, and I'm certain that women will play a pivotal role in what God is doing in the last days, especially the MOTHERS.

Not everything that works is God's way. Sometimes the danger is not rebellion but doing the right thing the wrong way. In one of Scripture's most sobering stories, we uncover the clash between human method and divine order. When convenience competes with covenant, the question is not whether it works – but whether it aligns with what God has written.

True wisdom is not just intelligence or experience – it's the fear of the Lord, the ability to discern rightly, and the grace to make choices that honour God. When we allow wisdom to shape our thoughts and direct our steps, we avoid unnecessary battles, walk in peace, and position ourselves for God's favour.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know we're entering into a season of conflict. Scriptures say, ‘First the natural, then the spiritual.' Jesus predicted this when He said we'll hear of wars and rumours of wars. What is God saying? How do we prepare for this time of conflict, remembering that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers of darkness.

We were not only created to worship, but to carry a prophetic sound, a Spirit-inspired expression that goes beyond songs and becomes a declaration of heaven's will on earth. When we worship prophetically, we don't just respond to what we see; we proclaim what God is saying. Every believer is called to release prophetic soundwaves - worship that transforms environments, awakens hearts, and invites the Presence of God to move.

King Uzziah's life reveals a sobering truth — what lifts you can also undo you. He sought the Lord and prospered greatly, but strength slowly turned inward, and what was once a blessing became a risk. Pride overstepped its boundaries, and resisting correction led to downfall. His story reminds us — it's not the rise that defines you, but whether you remain yielded to the One who raised you.

Brokenness is not final, but a birthing place of God's purpose and divine redemption. He can take suffering and darkness and transform it into a testimony of love and restoration. Our pain is not wasted when we surrender to Him. It serves as a catalyst for a fresh release of the Holy Spirit's power in our lives.

The resurrection of Christ is the foundation of a renewed hope and new life. Because He conquered death, we're offered freedom, redemption, and a restored relationship with God. Our past no longer defines who we are, and our future is filled with hope.

You've found the greatest answer in life, now what? The Gospel is too good to keep to ourselves. From our neighbourhoods to the nations, God's mission has never changed – to seek and save the lost. Evangelism doesn't start in a pulpit; it starts in everyday life. Step into your role, share your story, and be part of God's plan to reach the lost. Your mission field is closer than you think.

Not since the scandals of tele-evangelists like Jim Bakker and Jimmy Swaggert in the 1980s, to the more recent ‘failed' prophecies of Donald Trump's re-election, and now the exposé of men like Shawn Bolz, Mike Bickle, and a host of other lesser names, has the Church (especially Pentecostals and Charismatics), come under such a barrage of criticism. I don't have all the answers, but I can give a response from a biblical point of view.

Praying with our Spirit goes beyond intellectual prayers to deep, heart-to-heart communion with God. If your prayer life is dry and stagnant, perhaps what you need is to move beyond human logic and tap into the Holy Spirit's guidance.  

Being a witness for God should become a part of our lives when we're filled with His Spirit. The key is partnering with Him and allowing the Holy Spirit to express His love and compassion to those around us, resulting in acts of kindness and works of miracles.

There are ‘2 Sams' in the Bible – Samuel the prophet, the first Judge of Israel; and Samson the mighty man of God, the last judge of Israel. They share amazing similarities. Both sons had an amazing start; one ended well, the other not so. The question is – which Sam do you want to be?

A powerless Gospel is an enigma – it does not fit Scripture. The Gospel was never meant to be weak, passive, or powerless. Yet when Christianity carries no authority, no transformation, and no real change in people's lives, something is amiss. In Romans 15, Paul describes a Gospel that moved in the power of the Spirit and was confirmed through signs and wonders. Rediscover what the first Christians experienced – and the power every believer carries in the Gospel.

Faith is easy when life is comfortable, but true devotion is revealed when following Christ costs us something. The Gospel calls us to live with courage, surrender, and unwavering trust. When we grasp the immeasurable love of Jesus Christ, we realise that every sacrifice, every act of faith, and every step of obedience is worth it - because He is worth it all!

Heaven has no measurement. The measurement is here on earth. And so, if we measure on earth, God will fill. His anointing is copious. When Elisha told the widow to gather as many empty vessels as possible, he understood this principle – that if earth would provide the measurement, heaven would not stop pouring oil out until every jar is filled. Earth measures; heaven pours! How are you ‘filling'?

The Christian hope is rooted not in speculation or fear, but in the promised renewal of all things through Jesus Christ. Knowing who holds tomorrow empowers us to live faithfully, courageously, and hope-filled today!

Society tries to sell us stuff all the time, because we're often unsatisfied with what we have. The Bible exhorts that ‘godliness with contentment is great gain'. If we're always discontented, perhaps we're not walking in godliness. In a world of greed and covetousness, contentment is the real flex to a life of fulfillment. 

Jeremiah 12:5 says, ‘If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?' This verse has been quickened to me on many occasions, especially as I was going through a difficult patch. Each time I felt the urge to complain, the Holy Spirit would bring it to my attention. The prophet is complaining about the ministry, and does not understand why some things were happening in his life. To which he's told – “Grow up and learn to bear the pressure, because worse things are yet to come!” If we're unable to cope with the pressure right now, how in the world are we going to face the last days?

Most Christians want to live and function in the will of God. They want to know who the right partner is, if they are in the right job, if they are in the right ministry. They want to know where to live, if they should have children, and how many children. Unfortunately, the majority of Christians often find themselves outside of His Will or perhaps in the permissive will of God. How do we align ourselves to His Perfect Will? And how do we redeem the time?

Desensitization is the gradual process of one becoming numb and dull to what's happening around. Being bombarded with so much content online, we can easily become desensitized and numb to sin and to evil. Isaiah's prophecy in Isaiah 5:20-23 is coming to past. Every single verse is a true depiction of what's happening in our world and culture today with lies and perversion celebrated while truth and righteousness scorned and persecuted. Wake up before you go numb!

One of the signs Jesus said would follow us in Mark 16:17 is, “In My name, you will take up serpents…”. This is part of the Great Commission and if we're to do all He commands – heal the sick, cast out demons – we must also ‘TAKE UP SERPENTS!' What does that mean and how can we have victory over serpents and scorpions?

Being dependent on God doesn't mean being passive. Instead, it's to actively work with Him as our Master Builder, trusting His wisdom rather than our own strength. As we submit our plans, relationships, and efforts to Him, God builds fruitfulness that lasts.

Divine Convergence is the sacred moment when heaven's reality intersects with earth's conditions. In The Lord's Prayer, Jesus reveals God's desire – not for heaven and earth to remain separate – but for God's rule, authority, and purpose to be manifested in everyday life. Get ready for a time of connection with heaven like never before!

We're living in a season of urgency where we must not be tardy. The Father's business calls for His people to rise from complacency and respond with urgency to the mission. God is calling us to give it all we have in order to gain all He desires.

From the beginning, fellowship was God's first desire. When the fall of man fractured this, worship gave focus to restore and sustain communion. Heaven now waits for agreement on earth for this union. For when heaven touches earth, chaos gives way to order, God's will breaks through to override human limitations and His Presence turns the ordinary into holy ground.

The Jesus Way isn't just a belief – it's a way of life. Discover what it really means to follow Jesus daily, walking in His footsteps, loving as He loved, and choosing obedience even when it costs. Discipleship is more than admiration from a distance; it's a call to live differently, move faithfully, and trust Him every step of the way. Following Jesus doesn't just change your direction, it changes you.

I don't know of anything I desire or long for more than this. This is my one consummate desire – to see His Face. A face-to-face encounter with God is the longing of every saint in every generation, and His promise to us is we shall see His Face. While this is a future promise, the challenge is for us to appropriate it right here and now. We can see His Face and we must!

Psalm 116:7 instructs us - "Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you." In His goodness, we're drawn to come back to the place of rest. That's where His goodness is discovered. As we come to the end of the year, may we remember where we came from. What started from a place of rest in God cannot end in strife. We need to honour this holy pause.

Many want a new year, yet resist a new way of living. What we truly need isn't another resolution, but a deeper revelation of who God is and what He desires to do in us. The Christian life isn't just hard; it's impossible without Him – and that's where real life begins. It's time to step beyond comfortable Christianity, into a faith that truly depends on Him and dares to live the impossible through His power.

Is there a crisis in the Singaporean Biblical worldview? If the Lord would drop a plumbline to measure how straight the Singapore Church is, I wonder what we'll discover. Will we be found wanting? And if so, what areas do we need to align with His Word? What would we be commended for, or rebuked? The Bible speaks not just of the judgement of individuals, but churches, and cities as well. Matthew 11 speaks of The Day of Judgement, where whole cities will be judged. The shepherds of the city must be prepared, because we'll be held accountable.

The Great Homecoming Party reveals the heart of God in Luke 15, showing that heaven rejoices when the lost return home. The prodigal son's journey demonstrates repentance, restoration, and the Father's extravagant grace that restores full sonship, not partial acceptance.

We use names every day – names identify, shape, and sometimes cancel us. Yet one name stands apart, carrying a power deeper than we realise: Jesus Christ. No other name holds both love and authority in the same breath. His Name doesn't just comfort – when we speak it, atmospheres shift, darkness breaks, and the impossible becomes possible. Rediscover the weight and wonder within the Name that is above every other name.

It all began with ‘Jesus wept' – the shortest verse in the Bible – yet its meaning and impact are tremendous. Mary's worship touched the heart of Jesus long before her perfume ever filled the room. Her story shows that true worship doesn't stay hidden; it goes beyond ourselves – it moves God, transforms the atmosphere, and leaves a testimony heaven never forgets. Can your worship fill the room so others encounter Him through it?

From the Garden of Eden to the locked rooms of the disciples, the story of Scripture is of a God who keeps walking toward us — even when we hide, drift, or doubt. This message explores that quiet, often-forgotten thread running through the whole Bible: God has never asked for our speed or performance – only our presence. If you've been tired, distant, or unsure where you stand with Him, begin to see His nearness in a way you may have forgotten.

Before the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land, they were instructed to consecrate themselves in preparation for the new season. Consecration is the key to fulfilling God's promises in our lives. What is the mark of consecration and how can we step from promise into our divine fulfilment? 

When faith falters, courage fails, promises break, and we wonder if it's all over, God's divine grace still reaches. There's hope for every believer who has ever fallen but not been forsaken.

It's staggering that Jesus asked a total of 339 questions recorded in the four Gospels. He knew all the answers, yet focused much of His interaction with people by asking them questions. If the One who knew all things asked questions, shouldn't we be more curious? If we stop asking questions, we will find ourselves in the 'LAND OF SETTLE' and trust me, it's a dreary place.

When faced with challenges and crises, is our first response one of murmuring and complaining, or a prayer to God? 3 defining questions King Jehoshaphat prayed in a time of national crisis teaches us how we should pivot our prayers and whom we should direct our focus towards when things get tough.