Tuesday, January 16, 2007
7:50 AM
Cell Resolutions
1. Greater spiritual growth both as a cell and individually
2. Greater outreach and evangelism
3. Greater fellowship as a cell
4. Finding a ministry
Spiritually as a cell, it is my prayer that the coming Bible study sessions, together with what we learn from Health and Longevity would be helpful in your personal walk with God. Lessons in cell will cover the topics/questions you’ve raised last year. Your questions reflect a hunger for more of the Word; it is my prayer that your QT this year will be even more fruitful. Having said that, I would like to encourage you to share on your individual quiet time spent; on the insights/revelations you’ve gained or on whatever is new to you and has encouraged you from the Word. What you share will serve to inspire and strengthen all of us. As we grow closer as a cell, sharing will become increasingly larger as a way for us to better know, encourage and pray for one another.
I am glad to see that most of you hope for a more wholesome life; in your studies, in keeping and maintaining a good physique, in striving to improve your gifts and talents, etc. Let us keep each other in prayer as a cell unit and remember that as we seek first His kingdom and righteousness then all things shall be given unto us. Ivan and I will be here throughout; I will be here for the next 6 months, should you need to anything. You are in our prayers.
What lies ahead for us as a cell and in our individual lives will be exciting, joyful, challenging and perhaps even difficult and painful. But what I want to bring across truly is that on the inside of you, there has been given the nature of Christ since the day you chose this faith. You have been empowered and richly endowed. With each hardship we have to endure, our faith and obedience will be put to the test; but also because of each trial and tribulation will we see the triumph of faith and perseverance of obedience that will testify to the goodness of God and the preciousness of Christ. Never feel inadequate for you are never small in His eyes; you have been created unique, special and He will empower you what He has called you to fulfill. He will grant you strength to overcome – remember the battle is not yours to fight. We already have the victory. Allow God to speak with you through prayer and His word, allow Him to soften your heart and allow Him to guide you in all your ways.
“If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish and, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit.” – John 15:7-8
+ AMEN
