Enjoying His Life

I'm really enjoying myself in this advance. Seeing that this advance is just one week prior to our next trip overseas I take this time as a training ground for what is to come and because of it I am greatly benefited. I begin to see the sovereign moving of Yahweh in and through me and because of that everything somehow works together for good even towards me who loves Him. Despite the constant flux of changes and alterations, not to mention the human nature to sometimes change situations at the last moment; everything is proceeding smoothly and well. It's once again a time to learn, a time to remember for me that I stand not because of what I'm capable of doing because I am not capable of such tasks as is given to me; but because of His great mercy, Yeshua's Holy Spirit Who teaches all things and leads me in the way I ought to go.

I am satisfied, I am full of the power and the glory of the kingdom of Yahweh and I am bound to give thanks to Yeshua for the great things He has done, is doing, and will do during this seminar. I am glad, even though I lack sleep I am filled and made fuller in many other areas at the same time. What more, I found the lack of sleep to easily be replenished in the presence of Yahweh so that in nothing should I lack, I am made all the more joyous in the presence of Yahweh.

During this advance, I am beginning to ponder and to think about certain matters and situations not just concerning me but also of others as well. Many things have cropped up during this advance and because of that many things are beginning to change and we must yield ourselves to such change. To receive new wine is to receive a new taste, a new slice of life and sometimes it is unfamiliar and foreign. But that doesn't mean that it isn't beneficial for us.

As I sit here at the secretariat table writing this, I am glad because I truly am the most blessed of the Most High. Everywhere I go, whatever I may do, though I may do wrong; His grace turns it around to glorify Himself. Because of that I have great joy and assurance that everywhere I go I bring the Lord Yeshua Messiah, and because I bring Him, I bring the blessing and become the blessing as the Bible has spoken and promised. In fact, it is very clear and evident during this advance at least for me. I didn't do much, I didn't mix around and yet almost everyone knows who I am despite I myself not knowing who everyone is. I really am blessed because the Lord Yeshua is with me.

But surely this is just the forerunner for the trip ahead. The main issues will come to light there and then. Until then, I am given the privilege to continually better myself through the teaching and leading of the Holy Spirit. Praise Yahweh.

-Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 2 years 11 months 21 days, 1135

Extended Family

The prayer advance is under way and now we have come to the first day of the 10 days together with those from different nations. Australia, Brunei, China, India, Singapore, Thailand, Pakistan, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Nagaland are all in attendance and of course those from the homeland of Malaysia as well. This is truly a marvellous time because half of my main duty is now over. The transport for each and every single person has had its ups and downs however everyone has arrived safe and soundly and for that I more so am very grateful for the Holy Spirit Who took over.

Seriously, without the Spirit of the Lord Yeshua taking over everything will have gone haywire even from the get go. But because He did and was an ever present help in times of trouble, though we did see some problems all were resolved quickly and soundly and everyone managed to arrive together to their right and respective places. Praise Yahweh, seriously.

This is by far the most that I've seen so far since the renovation for the new sanctuary and buildings were all completed but a few weeks ago. Now, the advance is on its way and surely we look forward to good and pleasant times in the presence of Yahweh.

My desire for this particular advance is to ensure and to see that every person here in attendance will not just receive a touch but that their lives may receive breakthroughs as to where it should be. The warfare for this advance is particularly evident and manifest especially because of conversing with some of the participants. But I have this sense of hope within that those who experience the greater warfare will also reap the greater harvest of breakthroughs during this advance. I'm not sure why but this advance is particularly different from those before it, although I do say that for every advance; this one feels particularly peculiar in itself.

So many people are here, nearly hitting the limit of 400 people in one place and surely we shall see and are seeing even now that the Lord Yeshua is manifest in our midst. There's just such a sense of belonging in this place and among this people. It's as though I am connected with everyone here and as though we are all part of one big family, which we are by the way in Messiah Yeshua. There's this sense of camaraderie among the people. It's a different feeling altogether. Praise Yahweh.

-Friday, 24th August 2018, 2 years 11 months 17 days, 1544

Quickly

Yet for another while I have yet to write much. What with all the things needed for the upcoming 43rd National Prayer & Intercessor's Advance themed "Kingdom Life of Power & Glory", everything is proceeding at a brisk pace. In fact, due to the influx of participants and guests flooding in from all over the world things are moving at a pace like never before; both physically and spiritually.

I cannot begin to express just how fast everything is moving. People are coming by the plane load and the accommodation is being set up at about the same time as their arrival time. But people being people, situations change and because of that there is always an overhaul of all things.

This is exciting, because you can never really know the life and the power of Elohim at work in you unless you yourselves are in the deep end of the pool. And so, I begin to see that as the days go on and the things needed tantamount to climbing a lofty mountain, I'm excited because I feel thoroughly equipped by the mighty working of the Holy Spirit.

I truly am thankful that I am not alone as well. It's really quite remarkable to think that my seniors, Jessica and aunty Florence have been doing this for quite a while all by themselves. It comes at quite the steep cost of sleep time and energy but now that more and more people are being involved the work load is being equally shared and by that equality we are able to help one another should and when the need arises.

[2Co 8:14] But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality

There's not much else to write really. Right now, people are on their way night and day and it's in our hands to not just usher them from the airport but straight to their rooms in Glory Place as well. This is going to be really exciting because I can tell that something amazing will be happening during this advance. Something truly remarkable and astounding. Praise Yahweh. And may the Lord Yeshua Messiah empower and anoint each and everyone who is involved not just with the registration but also in other various means; housekeeping, logistics, scheduling, transportation, accommodations, and everything in between. All glory to Yeshua for the things He has done.

-Sunday, 19th August 2018, 2 years 11 months 12 days, 2011

Inward Strength

For the past few days I had been struggling with some tiredness which suddenly came upon me. Even at the most simplest of tasks would easily leave me gasping for air and I would always feel completely wrung dry after a day's work is complete. I had wondered what was wrong with me. Perhaps it was because I had just returned from Haikou that I've yet to accommodate myself back to the usual grind of Glory Place's working style but that wasn't the case. I knew what had to be done and how to do it most efficiently but that still left me wanting for downtime. Perhaps it is simply warfare and that part is true, what I was going through was simply too unnatural to call it a simple weakness of the body. In fact, my friend humorously suggested that I go for deliverance to which I responded flatly that it was a funny joke. I mean, she did paste a smiling, crying face at the end of the sentence and whatnot. But the more I saw that message, the more I contemplated that something spiritually odd was taking place within me and that the means to rectify it I must seek out and fast. Praise Yahweh I found the cause and the solution to it all: my prayer slot.

Due to the durian season which is already over by the way, the boys and I were relieved from slot duty so long as the durians keep dropping from the trees. Which means early to bed and early to rise. But what was to be just a few weeks extended into 5 weeks worth of not taking slots and when I recall back that really adds up the toll on the spiritual body. Lately, I've begun to realise the importance of soaking oneself in the presence of Yahweh for long periods of time. It's like how one soaks a stained white shirt in a bucket full of bleach for an extended period so as to remove those persistent stains and clots. Much more us, I myself found that it is imperative and absolutely important to take slot because by doing so allows us not just to rest and recharge physically but also spiritually as well. Thus, we never wane strength but wax brighter and stronger all the more because of it. But because of the work's demand we were given off of it and it was only at the very end of the season that Pastor Jean stepped in to put us all back on slot again for which I am grateful. I found such richness after having been away for so long from it that I found my slot time to be immensely rich, satisfying, and refreshing to me altogether.

The problem is no longer a problem now. With my 1.00am to 3.00am slot time restored I now have the means to spend this quiet few hours with the Lord Yeshua whether by myself or together with the boys and I am made better because of it. The tiredness has completely come to an end and now real strength is once more surging from within. Praise Yahweh. Therefore, it's not about how long we sleep. We can sleep a full 8 hours and still wake up as though having slept less than 2 but having spent hours and days in the presence of Yahweh, time becomes irrelevant and inconsequential. I find that because I spend this time solely to worship, pray, and to seek Elohim the hours no longer matter nor count. I can sleep for less than 5 and still be fresh and awake as though having slept the whole day through.

This is something needful to remind myself that my slot time is not to be taken begrudgingly nor lightly, it is the Lord Yeshua I am ministering to after all. And because I draw near to Him, He too draws nears to me with all His wondrous and timely blessings and impartations. Praise Yahweh for this breakthrough.

-Saturday, 11th August 2018, 2 years 11 months 4 days, 0350

Mission Accomplished; Continuation

It's not a complete experience here at Hainan without first experiencing their coconuts. As I'm told they're also called the City of Coconuts and no wonder, coconut trees decorate almost every road here in Haikou and almost every convenience stores we've been to sells coconuts as a local and common item alongside other usuals found elsewhere. Last night, we had a coconut feast. Coconut water, coconut milk, coconut sweets, coconut chips; the whole line of it. In fact, it was nearly coming out of my nostrils with it. I don't think I can look at another coconut again for a long while.

Anyways for breakfast was dim sum. Praise Yahweh that on the last day we managed to finish everything on our table. This is worth noting. Anyways, it's time. Tell everybody we're on our way...

-Saturday, 4th August 2018, 2 years 10 months 28 days, 1104

Home...

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Brightness of the Rising

We're heading back soon. With the seminar here at Haikou, Hainan at last finished we wrapped things up with dinner together with the pastors, leaders, and familiar faces to us who helped during the seminar. All in all, I would say that the trip here was worth it because I myself personally get to experience the sovereignty of Yahweh in fulfilling His work and calling upon His people wherever they are no matter what may stand in our way. Time and again I've seen that Elohim truly blinds the eyes of the authorities because if it were not Elohim Who intervened I believe that our trip would have much more turbulence than the clear and fair weather (figuratively speaking) we had during our stay here.

This didn't really feel at all like a trip to me. Everything here at Hainan reminds me of Malaysia, even the people whom I've met and got acquainted with remind me so much about those back home. In one way or another it is just the Lord Yeshua showing that no matter where we go, we will always see familiar faces because we are a family in Messiah and when we meet however distant; we are family and we stick together. I've had this feeling that Yahweh had really blinded the eyes of the authorities and those in charge because what we were doing were so blatant that anyone could have noticed and lodged a report and yet none did. I mean, carrying massive amount of luggages with us when we arrive, over 80 people entering a single hotel room in the night which by the way was caught on camera. A group of young people everyday gathering together at a corner of the hotel floor where they stayed to pray early in the morning. And lugging around many different sorts of tools, materials and harps on motorbikes in the middle of the night. Surely we drew attention, just not the ones that were looking for us.

Perhaps another great miracle was that I could understand what everyone was saying even though it is in Mandarin which I'm not too familiar with. Sure, there were a few hiccups here and there but overall I found that I was able to understand them and they me which to me is a true miracle. I had thought that I would find myself lost in translation but instead I found that I was able to learn more from them as well. I really want to praise Yeshua for that, giving me the opportunity to increase my vocabulary and at the same time to see the extent of that great work which He had begun in me beginning to bear fruit. Hallelujah.

I should rest now. Overnight will begin very soon and Elohim knows how long it shall continue on for. And soon after, we shall be back home in Malaysia once more. Once again, praise Yahweh for giving Megan and I such a privilege as this to see His wonderful works in Hainan and also in each of us.

-Friday, 3 August 2018, 2 years 10 months 27 days, 2100

Nostalgic; Continuation

Another day has passed and we come ever closer to the end of this trip. There is no sentimentality to be had here since we are doing the Lord's work, should He will it He shall bring us back again. But enough is said about departing when we still have days to go here. This are progressing really smoothly and now we are having dinner again. As per usual, Yahweh has moved mightily in the midst of His people with signs and wonders, healing and deliverances aplenty in the sanctuary of Haikou, Hainan.

Anyways for dinner we were taken an authentic (in their own words) Hainanese dinner. In truth, the meal reminded me of the Chinese restaurant in Mantin: Shengee. The food has a very homely feel to it, reminds me of back home. In fact, it rather makes me feel as though I've been here longer than it seems. As though I've been here for more than a week.

This trip really feels quite nostalgic in many senses. Really reminds me of my home back in Mantin. This trip is memorable, and now we move onwards to the next session which by the grace of Yahweh is in a different church altogether. We'll be having Yeshua Heals there in a short while longer and surely Elohim shall bless us and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.

-Thursday, 2nd August 2018, 2 years 10 months 26 days, 1920

The meeting was short, simple, and straight to the point. As it was a gathering in Pastor Wang's house church, we had just a short while to minister and worship together. Nonetheless, Yahweh moved and He moved greatly in the midst of 80 people. As there were many pastors and leaders gathered together, Pastor Jean used the time to minister especially to them that they would be used by Yahweh to lead and direct His people to experience the latter glory full of signs and wonders and miracles. It was really quaint and lovely. Praise Yahweh. More so that now, what is in store for us now that we have an early night? Elohim knows...

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Hong Kong tong sui, fei cang hao.

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Halfway Point; Continuation

Tonight, we have a Harp & Bowl session and Yahweh is greatly moving in the midst of the people during our stay here. There really isn't much to explain further because as it is in Malaysia, so it is here in Hainan. Down to the tee, well perhaps the reception varies from place to place, from people to people. But the reception here is truly great, many people are flocking to the presence of Yahweh and healing and deliverances are rife amongst the people. There's really not much to add after that. Anyways we really praise Yahweh because everything is running smoothly here. In fact, it's because of the power of prayer that everything is running like a well oiled machine.

Perhaps what could be learnt the most during this trip is that it is always a necessity to remind myself to always be sober and vigilant wherever we go and whatever we do. I've seen time and again on this trip that truly it's the grace and the mercy of Messiah Yeshua and His anointing upon us that we are safeguarded all round. As I see it, there is always a cause to be ever watchful and ever vigilant against even the things which the enemy intends to bring in especially through inconspicuous means.
Dinner is starting soon, it's time for me to prepare myself for tonight's worship and duties once more. Elohim willing, lead me on Holy Spirit.

-Wednesday, 1st August 2018, 2 years 10 months 25 days, 1816

Another successful day, praise Elohim. Yahweh once more moved powerfully through his servant Pastor Jean and Pastor Phaik Kiang, not to mention even through the worship team and sound crew. There was also an impromptu harp school and despite the fact that it was only announced earlier this evening, a crowd of 30-some people arrived with their harps in tow and joined the harp school while over 150 more stayed to hear the Word being shared. This is quite the great trip, but yet I'm reminded that every time I must remain sober and vigilant. The enemy pounces when we least expect him to and because of that I must remain alert and on guard at every moment. Nonetheless, I am enjoying myself here in Haikou, Hainan. Praise Yahweh for giving me such a privilege as this to come and witness His glory at work among His people.

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Personal Viewing; Continuation

Today's been a special day. Although the daytime was just alike in every way to a regular seminar that we would have even in Malaysia, the time following that was something real special. To head to our destination for our dinner which happens to be a seafood restaurant, I rode with Michael on an electric motorbike. Well, it was just like any regular old motorbike ride but it gives me a chance to first hand experience the Hainanese country behind the back of a local. And I find that as he took me on familiar roads of his to reach our destination, I was blessed with seeing Hainan on a more personal viewpoint than just one that comes to do the Lord's work here. Needless to say, I enjoyed myself.

And given that the venue for tonight's session just so happens to take place in our very own hotel room, I got to ride on the bike again with Michael. I must say that the daytime and the night time are very much different but in so many ways nostalgic and comely. In fact, Hainan reminds me of Malaysia so much so that sometimes I forget that I'm actually overseas. The weather, the people, the traffic, the food; practically almost everything reminds me one way of another of Malaysia, particularly that of Kuala Lumpur. We were told that a group of 20 people from the province of Xin Jiang came to join us and so they did. But the fact of the matter is that somehow they chose to use our hotel room as the meeting place to be less inconspicuous. And so, we prepared and needless to say more than 20 arrived. People from our ministry and those who just came for the seminar yesterday somehow heard that we were having a night meeting in our room and so they came. All in all, about 100 people crammed into our room for four. It was really, really hot and stuffy. Nevertheless, Yahweh continues to move and we follow suit.

Things are moving quick and at an abrupt pace that calls for us to adapt to any and every situation and to find a solution. I find that this is the time to manifest what we've accumulated in Glory Place Mantin and see the fruits we bear on our tenure here at Haikou, Hainan. It's really quite hard to believe that it's already two days and more and that we're coming to the halfway point of our journey. The Lord Yeshua is indeed hastening His work among His beloved Chinese people. Praise Yeshua for the things He hath done.

-Wednesday, 1 August 2018, 2 years 10 months 25 days, 0107

Also, grilled pork and roasted chicken wing chips are a pleasant supper surprise.

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Towards Great Prizes; Continuation

The journey to Haikou, Hainan has begun and it is already turning into quite the exciting route we are taking. Having been on a budget airline we are now in the midst of a layover of 7 hours here at the Changi airport of Singapore and we have practically spent more than 4 hours of it praying, worshipping, and eating lots of sandwiches. The real adventure has yet to begin and I already feel that I've eaten too much already.

But in all seriousness this is truly the opportune time for China to be open to the light of the gospel of the glory of Messiah and it is truly my privilege along with the rest of the team to not only bear witness to it being revealed but also to perhaps play a part in it. As we bring harp worship once again into Hainan surely strongholds and ancient landmarks will be uprooted and torn down because now light is coming to China. I am feeling quite excited in the spirit because I personally can feel the great work of Yahweh is about to be accomplished for Hainan and her people there.

Having even heard of our family, brothers and sisters in Messiah even joining together with us in prayer back at Malaysia I know within myself that this trip though it has merely begun shall yield fruit aplenty. Back at home we have heard word that our brothers and sisters are praying and destroying the works of the devil together and surely together with all our prayers it shall pave the way for the King of kings to come to Hainan and reveal His glory amongst the people there. Such is the magnitude of prayers that I truly am excited to see the fruit of its labour manifest during our tenure in China for the next few days. The time is soon here for us to board our flight to Hainan and already I am in great expectancy as to what the Lord Yeshua shall accomplish not just in China as we have prayed abundantly but also here in Singapore it shall affect.

It's a spiritual excitement.

-Monday, 30th July 2018, 2 years 10 months 23 days, 0526

And we have arrived. Well, technically we arrived and touched down at around 10.45am in the morning and waited for the rest of our luggages and Pastor Jean and her company to arrive together. You know, we have been quite fervent in our prayers because as we found out Pastor Jean is carrying smelly illegals, durians; into the airport and we are hard pressed to find a way to get it out of customs. No sooner than that that we also realized that sister Praise forgot to label and tag the harps meaning that we too will be hard pressed to explain what exactly is contained in these boxes and what we intend to do with so many harps giving that we're simply on a "sight seeing" trip. And so, with the best solution before us, we committed it all into the hands of the Lord Yeshua to take over. And He has.

Firstly speaking, it was quite a conundrum to explain why exactly six young people were just loitering around the immigration site for no apparent reason for two hours but because we prayed, confusion came into the camps of the enemy. Not to say that they were our enemies but simply we saw that the spiritual enemy of ours intends to hinder and stand in our way. Because of the power of united prayer, the officers were quite confounded with our explanations themselves and gave up on trying to make us leave the premise. A great miracle occurred too during our customs check in. As Jessica and Xin En went first before the rest of us, they put their belongings through the X-ray machine to be checked. Lo and behold, something was found in their luggages, food; particularly an apple. There was but a single officer manning the entirety of the system checking and so when he went to inspect and confiscate the apple from their bags, many of us took that opportune moment when no one was saying anything to just push everything through the machine and scamper off.

So, because of just a single apple giving its life per se as a living sacrifice, we managed to trolley and rush through customs not just the harps but also the durians which Pastor Jean intended to bless the Chinese with. Pastor Jean pushed her baggage through with a large group of Singaporean golfers and because of that they didn't even bother to check her luggage for the durians even though there was such a prevalent smell of it in the air. Personally, it's a miracle with a bit of a flair. Truly awesome and it just invigorates me as to how Yahweh will begin to move mightily amongst the Hainanese here. Praise Yahweh.

We had our dinner and now we are having a brief respite before heading off to the venue to prepare for tonight's beginning of the seminar. I thought I had grasp just how much the Chinese people enjoy food but apparently I had not estimated enough. Our first lunch here and it was already a banquet, more than I could finish myself. Not to say I didn't enjoy it, it's just that there was so much. I finish one dish, three more come. I finish my rice, two mountain sized plates arrive. I finish my tea, orange juice makes its appearance. Truly, overflowing abundance. The city of coconuts, Haikou is.

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The first night's worship was truly awesome and now I am just quickly updating as Pastor Jean preaches to a congregation of 200 and more with Pastor Phaik Kiang interpreting for her. I am reminded again and again that the effective and fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much, how much the more then when a righteous people; not of their own righteousness but having become the righteousness of Elohim in Messiah Yeshua, make effective, united, and continuing fervent prayer for the complete taking over by the Holy Spirit for the entirety of this trip. Praise Yahweh. The night continues on and since this is just like another seminar, it will probably end on the midnight hour and more. Praise Yahweh.

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