Delight In Plight

The Comic ' The Adventures Of Ryaniquel'

2 Corinthians 12:10That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Destination Points
This verse made me very glad to be me, weak. Yes, sadly i m weak. This verse actually makes me enjoy being humble, as it places the conscience right inside me to no longer be worried if i am weak, insulted, trobled, persecuted, or facing some huge kick-ass problem. I like this verse because i know i am really weak, either fragile will inadequacy to do most things. As for difficulty, its my life;in fact if my life is represented in literature, it would be a phat comic strip revolving around endless problem or challenges. 'The Adventures of Ryaniquel', hopefully drawn by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman. The main character, namely 'me' would be either in a trouble, on my way happily out of trouble and most of the time; getting into trouble. All this would be accompanied with serious stupid crazy things. Sequel available every week. Check for a copy at your nearest available bookstore today.

The thing is, its now such a blessing. Every moment of having problem, insults, hardship, being inadequate to achieve actually keeps my mind on Jesus. Its just human isnt it? You usually remember GOD more when you got whole load of crap on you. That is the moment, "GOD, please....... " prayer begins to be really often. Yeah, me especially. So basically, more trouble = more time on GOD. Bless you if you come across this and read it until here.

True Christians are Saltish

Salt anyone?


First, salt functions as a preservative. It is an antiseptic which performs the negative function of preventing spoiling meat from becoming even more rotten and corrupt. It is the most traditional way of preservation. In tropical countries where there is no refrigeration, people rub salt into meat to keep it from going bad. In the same way, when Christians come in close contact with the sinful people of the world, the world is kept from progressing further into unspeakable foulness. Christians benefit secular society. Without their presence, the world would degenerate at an even faster rate. As a moral antiseptic, Christians keep the corruption of society at bay by opposing moral decay by their lives and their words.

Second, salt is necessary for flavour. If you cook, you will know how important salt is, especially being in chinese family where most dishes contains salt. Without Christians and the gospel they proclaim and practice, this world would be more insipid. There is no true flavour found in the world. There is no true joy found in this world. Only the company of Christians gives flavour and joy to the world. We can prove this by examining the worldly parties and good times. What are they like? Boring, tasteless, and insipid. As Christians, we have the function to provide flavour and taste to the world. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes. The world is without hope, and only us, the Christian, by his proclamation and practice, will point the world to hope in God through Jesus Christ. With Jesus Christ, comes better taste buds?

Third, salt is white, symbolizing purity; which is exactly why- white is my favourite colour ;-) Christians are to be in the world and yet live pure, different lives. Ironic!. Christians should glory in their difference. They are citizens of heaven who are living in this rotting stinking world for its benefit. As such, they must constantly resist the great deal of temptations of being like the world and must be like the Lord Jesus Christ. They must oppose the rotting and foul values of the world, and proclaim and practice biblical lifestyles. As we read in James 4:4, "Friendship [or conformity] with the world is hatred toward God." As the salt of the earth, we must be holy, pure and different from the world. In Romans 12:2 Paul says, "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world" and in James 1:27 we read that we must keep ourselves "from being polluted by the world." In 1 Peter 4:4 we read that the world thinks it strange "that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation." Salt is pure, and at the moment, i can only dream of being pure.

Fourth, salt also was used as a fertilizer. Christians must function in a way that promotes the growth of that which is good in the world. They must oppose evil and promote good, Yup, die you villain!. In God's common grace, there is much good in his world, and Christians must support and promote that which is useful to mankind. For example, Christians must engage in political life to promote policies that are helpful to families. Historically, Christians have championed many causes that promoted the good of humanity. They have suppressed evil and caused good to grow and flourish. Once again, the day is saved....by the Holy-Spirit-Power-Pumped Christians.

Fifth, salt causes people to become thirsty. In the same way, Christians should cause people to thirst for Jesus Christ and his gospel. If we live as Christians daily for God's glory alone in the midst of the world, the world will observe us and desire to know about God and His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Through us God will generate within them a thirst for the living God, and they will come to us and ask, "Why are you different? Why are you so full of hope and peace and joy even in the midst of troubles?" When they do this, you then can tell them about that hope. This illustration has been used by many pastors. Here in malaysia, it's not likely someone will ask you "Why are you different?" or anything similar. It is simply because by asking so, it puts the inquirer literally 'lower' than the other. Its so typical that people here are so engrossed and obssessed with themselves. But, they will approach in different ways because of the thirst for the living God that can change lifes.

The Suffering

Romans 5

¹Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ²through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. ³Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; ⁴perseverance, character; and character, hope. ⁵And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

Destination Points


When i read these scriptures once again, i remembered years ago when i was still studying in Sedaya College. I was reading this verse with great focus. Understanding the whole idea of producing hope. So i was thinking, suffering must be good, since it produces perseverance; character; hope. I then think to myself, i need to suffer more. Bingo!, A week later, was the worst week of that year. I can only remember vaguely of the suffering that week, but i know i got into some car accident cum problem, did badly in test, have terrible relationship problem with some friends, and a whole lot more. I clearly remember myself complaining how dreadful my life was that week, how i think God is writing a comic strip of my life; since its such a joke. I didn't get angry with it, i was busy complaining and making jokes of myself after all each misfortune befall me. From now on, when i suffer through any kind of pain, i will make myself smile and receive it with gladness- knowing God is behind every trouble.

After all these years of living, i should realize; cest'la vie. If we face our problems and respond to them positively, and refuse to give in to panic, bitterness, or self-pity, then adversities that seem likely to bury us usually have within them the very real potential to help us. Rejoice in hope of the glory of God and the suffering prepared by God. Thank you Lord for your blessing of enlightenment. Help me to Rejoice in everything especially suffering.

The Key To See

John 14:15-21

15 “If you love Me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you know Him, for He lives with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Before long, the world will not see Me anymore, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live. 20 On that day you will realize that I am in My Father, and you are in Me, and I am in you. 21 Whoever has My commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves Me. He who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I too will love him and show Myself to him.”

Destination Points
Obedience!, yikes. I Love You Father, but i had been disobedient at times, not being able to control myself and thus sin. Does this mean sometimes...... i ... don't love you ? No!! and that i won't be loved by you sometimes~ Father? I realize that Jesus clearly commands me to stop being a hypocrite where i repent and simultaneously. I can feel God literally hurling stop signs from heaven like thunder sticks towards me, and this one hit right on my head. The word Spirit of Truth stikes me, in a way tells me to stop telling lies and be less materialistic. Lord, i love you with all my heart, lord~really!. With You all is possible so i pray that you will help me to live a Christ-like life and to be a living testimony for you. Remove those imperfection in me father in your ways and timing as you guide me. Thank you Lord. In Jesus name i blog. Amen.

In our walk of faith, obedience is the key to seeing Jesus. As we do what He says, the clearer our vision of Him becomes. What will happen when we follow the Lord? There is only one way of finding out.

The Rich Young Man

Mark 10:17-25 and Rev 3:16-17

¹⁷As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” ¹⁸“Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good–except God alone. ¹⁹You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, do not defraud, honor your father and mother.” ²⁰“Teacher,” he declared, “all these I have kept since I was a boy.” ²¹Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” ²²At this the man's face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. ²³Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” ²⁴The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! ²⁵It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

¹⁶So, because you are lukewarm–neither hot nor cold–I am about to spit you out of my mouth. ¹⁷You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.

Destination Points

This passage means more than it seems. As i read, i remembered back to when a good friend of mine shared to me about Jesus. He said "If you BELIEVE in Jesus Christ as your personal saviour, you will be saved and have eternal life ryan." The next thing i know, i am in church and i heard a message claming that "As a believer, i need to walk with the lord daily - READing his words". Whoa, now this is requesting more of me, okay fine~~. Later, when you READ enough, you will find out that what should be done to have eternal life increases. You will then have to DO his command by sharing the gospel, and demonstrate the love of Christ to others. From Mark 10, the young rich man was probably a man that knows of God and his commandments, certainly from the scriptures, he fulfilled the commandments as well. That was not enough just yet, Jesus told him to GIVE away all his riches to the poor. Well, what do you know, you should have a heart of a missionary to give your all to others, your riches, your time, your effort in order to harvest the plentiful souls. Reading on, the last words Jesus said was "Then come, follow me". So i guess this means the end of the instructions for eternal life. So it actually means, you have to do it step by step.

BeLieVe > ReaD HiS WoRDS > Do HiS CoMMaND > GiVe and finally FOLLOW.

So it seems, the things you need to do to obey god that you may have eternal life isn't easy. It is also said, that you cannot be saved with the works of man, but only by the grace and mercy of God. It really beats me but I pray the Lord can help provide me with the answers, a more detailed and sensible one i hope.

I am a Christian

I am a Christian
(Carol S. Wimmer)

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I am saved"
I'm whispering "I was lost"
That is why I chose this way.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
And need someone to be my guide...

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And pray for strength to carry on.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are all too visible,
But God believes I'm worth it.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartaches
Which is why I speak His name.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority.
I only know I'm loved.

Parable Of The Sower

Matthew 13:11-16

11He replied, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him. 13This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand. 14In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: “ ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. 15For this people's heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.’ 16But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.

Destination points

As i read the parable of the sower in Matthew 13:3-9, i begin to learn insights that i gained into my own faith. Its a challenge from God, if we want to be useless, rejectful, suicidal?, or fruitful. The soil is liken to the mentality and this will determine our response to the message if we will allow worriness, trouble, and ignorance to deny it or follow it with radical passion. Lord, Heavenly Father, thank you for your death on the cross that sets us free, bless you Lord for your protection that my life is in good health and out of harm's way. Father, i respond to your challenge and decide to be fruitful, use me in your plan. Help me Lord that i will not be distracted from you. I know there are a lot of things can that distract me, obviously you know i am so weak and so easily distracted. It could be the workload in my studies, warcraft 3 dota, snooker, table tennis, futsal, and many more. Walk with me Lord that if i ever get distracted even a bit, give me a little knock and remind me would ya? Thanks Lord. Oh and help me to cope with peer pressure and teach me to be a better friend. Most importantly, please forgive my sin... again. Yeah, again. Okay i know how many agains already, but you made me so weak? or maybe i'm just weak always falling into sin over and over again. I was pushed to make those nonsense up and you know the rest. I'm really trying Lord.