FAIR SUNSHINE

  It was strongly impressed upon me to come along with my wife and 3 daughters early today in ministry at their usual fishing hole. A mixed crowd of willing listeners pretending not to listen, and visibly irked despisers of truth. Personally I was amused at two Muslims who reacted not so gently at the Spirit's pointed rebuke of religion and their false prophet. The atmosphere was growing thicker by the minute, with the Spirit opening fresh convicting wounds, but I was tremendously assisted with power in wielding the sword of the word. Heartwarming short encounters followed after we parted ways for our after work chores, as me and the little one walked back to where we were parked. I thank the LORD for adding more stories to our growing bank of memories in serving Him in the public square. We bought breakfast for the both of us and found this beautiful spot under the bridge to sit and enjoy a short howbeit sweet fellowship together.   It is awesome to note that this whole space...

 A short clip from our house church session 23.  Ezekiel 9 Then he cried in my ears with a loud voice, saying, “Bring near the executioners of the city, each with his destroying weapon in his hand.” And behold, six men came from the direction of the upper gate, which faces north, each with his weapon for slaughter in his hand, and with them was a man clothed in linen, with a writing case at his waist. And they went in and stood beside the bronze altar.  Now the glory of the God of Israel had gone up from the cherub on which it rested to the threshold of the house. And he called to the man clothed in linen, who had the writing case at his waist. And the LORD said to him, “Pass through the city, through Jerusalem, and put a mark on the foreheads of the men who sigh and groan over all the abominations that are committed in it.” And to the others he said in my hearing, “Pass through the city after him, and strike. Your eye shall not spare, and you shall show no pity.  Ki...

It is still too early to tell who the real believers are. I have always held on to the conviction that true Christians are often found in places where it is dangerous to be one. When by God's mercy we reach that point only then will we be able to identify authentic believers.  In the Maldives, which boasts to be 100% Muslim, only a hundred or so are Christians. This little flock is driven underground for fear of excommunication, harassment, assault, and being murdered. Losing one's citizenship for leaving Islam is common, and all fellowship is outlawed. Christian activities are monitored and reported to the authorities. Compared to countries where Christian's are severely persecuted for their faith, Christendom in the Philippines is wallowing in the mire of ignorance and comfort. It is a dismal thing to be a professing Christian and be ashamed to bear and proclaim Christ's name. Methinks indeed that there is difficulty in having a willingness to share, without having a ...