Chosen, Blessed, Brokenness...

As i finished preparing the sessions, i thought that it was shallow, lack of depth in terms of not going deep into the word of God. and what was surprising for me, where is Christ as i prepare on the life of David. i was shocked, surprised that i did not talk anything about Christ. i realized that it was so possible and true to prepare a seemingly Christian session without talking about Christ at all. for 2 years ago, i remember a mentor who teach me the word of God then, i prepared my message, then i present it to him. He challenges me gently, "Who is the center of your message? Where is Christ in your message?"

I was totally speechless, and it was there, i had the conviction to preach Christ in all my messages, which i think it is a must, so that i would be faithful to the word of God in its totality. For the OT points us to Christ while the NT is the fulfillment of Christ. And because of this, i thank you, O Lord that you gave me the wisdom and conviction to preach Christ at all cost.

as for the messages, i believe that it was not that shallow after all, as i m still learning the lessons that i shared, and it is simply amazing!

nuggets...

• God knows what you are going through, God asked you to be faithful.
  
• A blessed man who is one who recount blessings and act in faith in the faithfulness of God.
• Chosen yet broken for the kingdom of God, to be used for the kingdom of God and to preach the kingdom of God.
• Remember how blessed i am through the companions i have especially in times of need.