It's been awhile guys! Ive kept checking but no ones been posting and ive been lazy so hey ill make another post. Gods been really good to me these last couple weeks, giving me the breaks when i needed it and the strength to carry on in times of trouble. He's also been at work in the lives around me as i see Him opening doors left and right for the athlete's bible study. I just need to get down on that. O yea! and i got to see phil whickham last sunday. it was amaaaaaaaaaazing. I hope you guys are all still good. and ill write some of my devos when i have more time on here!
-with much love
Elijah Chiang
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Hallohallo
so i'm the next to admit that i've forgotten about this blog. UNTIL NOW! and it be my turn to let ya'll know what be going up in hurr
unfortunately, nothing more special than what people have already said. i'm just constantly working, want to be constantly playing, and constantly being reminded that i only have 24 hours a day. super fun!!
unfortunately, nothing more special than what people have already said. i'm just constantly working, want to be constantly playing, and constantly being reminded that i only have 24 hours a day. super fun!!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
1 Samuel 1
While i was reading 1 samuel, the thing that really struck me was how awesome Hannah really was. She came to God with her problem and followed through on her promise with no regret. It wasnt only following through, but the fact that she never wavered and never considered to go back on her word.
Another thing was that you really see God's faithfulness and justice. He knew how Peninnah was getting the short end so he closed Hannah's womb (doesn't that sound very similar to leah and rachel?). However, he went both ways as he also find how Hannah is now getting shafted by Peninnah, the person that he had shown mery to (sound familiar to the parable of the evil servant?)
However, i think the really new thing i found out was the love of Elkanah. Granted, he didn't treat Peninnah real nice. But how great is his love for Hannah, he knew her pain and did everything to try to help her and even supported her decision and plan to give Samuel to Eli. Guys, we need to learn from this dude. like for real. Thats how we gotta treat our lady folk.
Another thing was that you really see God's faithfulness and justice. He knew how Peninnah was getting the short end so he closed Hannah's womb (doesn't that sound very similar to leah and rachel?). However, he went both ways as he also find how Hannah is now getting shafted by Peninnah, the person that he had shown mery to (sound familiar to the parable of the evil servant?)
However, i think the really new thing i found out was the love of Elkanah. Granted, he didn't treat Peninnah real nice. But how great is his love for Hannah, he knew her pain and did everything to try to help her and even supported her decision and plan to give Samuel to Eli. Guys, we need to learn from this dude. like for real. Thats how we gotta treat our lady folk.
John 1
So John 1 was pretty interesting
While i was reading, it was like man... this is really the entire gospel in the first 18 verses. It not only covered the beginning of the world but also the redemption that was to come and the reaction of the world after. I mean it really shows the glory of God throughout the beginning but what i really wanna talk about are the calling of the first disciples. I mean I know we talk about oooo look they got up and followed Christ right away but I mean it's not only that but like in verses 37-42 it shows that they were not only willing but they were expecting, seeking the Christ. I mean look at that dedication. They were seeking for the Messiah whom they didn't even know would come or would ever come! They jumped it automatically because they had ALREADY PREPARED themselves for it. Just imagine if we had our hearts prepared for Jesus. Just imagine how he'd fulfill John 1:30-31
While i was reading, it was like man... this is really the entire gospel in the first 18 verses. It not only covered the beginning of the world but also the redemption that was to come and the reaction of the world after. I mean it really shows the glory of God throughout the beginning but what i really wanna talk about are the calling of the first disciples. I mean I know we talk about oooo look they got up and followed Christ right away but I mean it's not only that but like in verses 37-42 it shows that they were not only willing but they were expecting, seeking the Christ. I mean look at that dedication. They were seeking for the Messiah whom they didn't even know would come or would ever come! They jumped it automatically because they had ALREADY PREPARED themselves for it. Just imagine if we had our hearts prepared for Jesus. Just imagine how he'd fulfill John 1:30-31
Monday, October 5, 2009
Bible Study
So jon and i wanna start a bible devotions accountability thing here.
we'll be going through the books 1 samuel and John. we'll basically do a chapter in both books each week.
basically we'll be posting things on here every weds and sunday.
weds - John
sun - 1 samuel
um if you want to join us that would be awesome.
here's some things to focus on as you read it and something for you guys to write as a response here.
- key points
- what speaks to you the most
- Characteristics of God found within the chapter
- how you can actually apply what you learned in your life or in the future.
more to come....
starting this weds i believe
we'll be going through the books 1 samuel and John. we'll basically do a chapter in both books each week.
basically we'll be posting things on here every weds and sunday.
weds - John
sun - 1 samuel
um if you want to join us that would be awesome.
here's some things to focus on as you read it and something for you guys to write as a response here.
- key points
- what speaks to you the most
- Characteristics of God found within the chapter
- how you can actually apply what you learned in your life or in the future.
more to come....
starting this weds i believe
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