November 19, 2005

a hope not far off.

"And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple."

-Jesus
Luke 14:27

friday was spent fruitfully.

attended choir practice, gave Bible Study, and then went for Overnight Prayer meeting. the glory and presence of God was so strong in the meeting, and I received flashbacks of the years I've spent worshipping at Jurong West Street 91. I still remember vividly the time the building was first opened, and I was one of the pioneers who went down in the evening to clean up and spruce up the whole place. I don't think many have seen the church building in its virginal state; before the curtains in the main auditorium were put up, before the speakers were installed, before the stairs even had railings. and how I cleaned every single seat in the auditorium. ah, those wonderful memories.

I recalled even back to the time at Hollywood, where all we had was an old cinema for a church building. but what made it unforgettable was the love and presence of the Spirit that flowed freely throughout. I'll never forget how the last service with Hillsong was like, or the manner in which we moved to the West.

truly, now calls for a different time and season: City Harvest Church is moving to the Singapore EXPO. once again we're called to rise up and step out of our comfort zones to serve the Lord. never once has servitude been easy, but that's what carrying the Cross is all about. if it doesn't cost me anything to serve the Lord, I wouldn't do it. it wouldn't mean anything to me anyway. truth be told, it isn't exactly effortless to move once again, afterall we have sowed with all our might and tears in Jurong West. it is our Miracle Building. a place where the world didn't believe could exist, a foundation no other church has performed, a feat of technological marvel the world has never seen.

yet, it is time to obey. it is time to gird up our loins and go the distance for Jesus once more. it will not be smooth-sailing, it will honestly, be quite rough. but I am prepared to sacrifice. a growth of 10,000 in 4 years is a worthy reminder that there is no price too great to pay to fulfill His kingdom purposes in my life.

so it's two more weeks and three more services to go, then farewell, Miracle Building.

we're moving on to the Promised Land.
gid posted at 20:20