Okay... This is really late... But; I guess I just had to write it. LAST SUNDAY’S CELL! =P

Why it took so long? I guess, because... I was preoccupied; trying to drown God out in my life by going through the motions of everything I could occupy myself with; frivolous or not.  I needed some time in getting back on the fast lane with God again. Hey guys, can I be honest with everyone here? Yes, I was in a season of doubt in God, due to some setbacks I’ve been facing. Why? Because I’m human too; and I’m prone to disappointments when things I believe in don’t come to pass as I’ve expected. But I just had a good talk with God, and He reminded me of all that I should really be dwelling on; persevering in. So; it’s been some time, but I’m back on my feet thanks to the God whom I love! =D

So; now; for cell last Sunday....

This time; Eugene lead gel by placing a sofa in the middle of the room; with Edwin and I on one side as the "Christians" and the rest as non Christians; who were to climb over to be saved. The catch was; Barnabas; the appointed "devil" was to stand on the sofa and tap people on either side to stumble them. Those who were tapped were to return to their end of the room and touch the wall before resuming their climb over. Strangely; Barnabas only focused on the non Christians; who sat there as a group, completely stunned for the moment before realising that they had to move as a group to distract the enemy. They were all waiting for each other; so of course; onus was on us Christians to pull them over; but they seemed confused or reluctant to even begin. Not quite what we expected? I guess our cell is cute that way. But overall we had fun and Eugene brought across his point of seizing opportunity for evangelism. See? If not our non Christians would be too stunned and shell shocked to come to Christ; LoL..

Then, for glorify, Cheryl began by humbly letting everyone know that she wasn't good with guitar; but she was going to lead with it anyway because God sees the heart. On the whole; we were a little out of rhythm sometimes; but that was okay; because the cell just engaged in worship; and God's presence was undeniably there. It took her great courage; and I know God honoured that.

For grow; I lead for the first time in a long time. We did it on perseverance. By this chap; Noah, who was assigned by God to build a giant ark with limited; ancient tools in the middle of a desert; and then stuffing a pair of every animal on earth into that thing. Sounds like an immense; almost ridiculous project of that time? You bet! But Noah obeyed; no questions; he didn’t even worry about the details! And he did it for 120 years! WOO! Even as I was leading; it hit me; who was I to doubt God’s instruction and will for my life when this guy can work at it for 120 years and be honoured by God?

“But... is it wrong to question God?” Eugene brought up; while we were on the subject. We came to the conclusion that it wasn’t wrong to ask God why He did what He did; but because He was God; He could choose not to answer us, and then the onus would be on us to continue to trust Him; regardless of our rationale. But of course; asking for confirmation and checking with God is fine. Noah must have done it too while getting instructions for his ark.

Finally; Dan Yeow lead us in praying for HOPE, before bring up our CELL OUTING! Okie; HOPE first; I’m sure all ya folks have invited and prayed for your friends right? Hey; feel free to stick any prayer requests regarding oikos up on the tag board; so our cell can keep them in prayer. Remember guys, we’re one family, so when we pray and war; we do it as one. Let’s make it a culture shall we? To keep each other; and each other’s folks in prayer, yar? =)

And...CELL OUTING! In case there’s anyone amazing enough to be unaware, it’s THIS SATURDAY, 10AM, at Parkway Parade Macs; we’re going East Coast for cycling!!! Bring $15, okies?

taby