Sunday, November 16, 2008
Reborn!
This blog was birthed as a result of the new life after being officially identified with His death and ascension through water baptism on 15th Nov 2008, 7 days after my 24th birthday! Meant to exalt, edify and encourage, I hope the blog can be a platform not just for ranting, but for gently touching the hearts of readers and supporters and a place to share and care.
I am in the midst of exam, but still excited nevertheless for the upcoming inaugural Asia Conference! Since I cant make it for the friday morning and afternoon sessions due to virology paper, I have decided to bless someone with my tag (if that's possible) because she couldnt manage to register for any of the day events at all! And it is her 21st Birthday on that day and all her favourite preachers will be there! Think that's one way in which I can be a blessing and help her out ehh..
The name, Aydan was first suggested by my ex cg member, also a worship leader in church. It was a name that was conjured in an instance of spontaneity during CNY gathering and it sounded good and clicked within me. I retained that name in my mind, and subsequently went to check out its meaning on the net.
I came to realise Aydan, a variant of Aiden means FIRE!! WOW! What a name! And it reminded me of a very famous and successful preacher way back in the days of history.
John Wesley was not a charismatic figure at 5' 2" tall. His sermons are exceedingly dull. But people flocked to here him preach. Somebody asked him why anybody even bothered to come. Wesley replied, "I set myself on fire, and people come to watch me burn." It was the fire that attracted folks like moths to a flame.
To a certain extent, it reminded me once again that all of us are not perfect. We are imperfect in various ways, but John wesley is able to overcome his shortcomings by having that fire, the fire of the Holy ghost burning inside of him. That was the key to the success of his ministry. Likewise, all of us should have the fire burning inside of us as well. And that should be the key to our christian living.
Even for the upcoming Asian Conference, we are like a flame where other delegates are going to watch us burn. How we burn and to what extent we burn, is going to be shown to many thousands around the world. Some flame may be strong, some may just be a flicker, but for all of us, as we begin to gather together in the house of God, God's anointing shall keep us burning brighter and brighter. The presence of God shall be manisfested strong and powerful. Be the light that shines!
Cant wait for tomorrow!!! Asia Conference here I come~