Reflection on the word "Pierce"
I didn't know what the Grace Youth Camp was about, but from all the facebook entries the theme was "Pierce". Since Joey was Chairman I figured it was a John Piper inspired theme. A lot of people said it was a blast. Wow, how many times do you say that about a youth camp on Grace? The last one I gave was the one on 2005 whoes theme was discipleship. I am looking forward to hear from Joey about his reflections about the youth camp. Yixian wrote a prayer on her FB "...hoping that whatever that PIERCE 2010 has brought out in each and every single individual will have a lasting impact to shape R-age in a radical manner for Jesus! ". What a prayer! I was inspired to add my own reflection on the word "pierce", "
(I have) heard a lot of word about "going to the next level... going to the next level", but found out that he didn't go to any level until he got pierced by the Word."
Yes, I do miss being part of R-age. Like CX and Ronald told me when they saw me after I made the "official announcement" that I'll always be an R-ager. I feel that way, at least while those I know are still serving in it. Nonetheless, even when no one in that ministry knows who I am, it will always have a special place in my heart. This is my prayer for those who were at the G2 youth camp:
I pray and hope this kind of revival is happening amongst the youths: When the lights of their youth burns out; when the leprosy of worldliness consumes their flesh; when the struggles of everyday life robs their passion for Christ; when all these and more happens in their lives, may their scar remind them of the day the Word of Life that pierced their heart. The entry wound where the Holy Spirit breathed life that eliminates truth in their hearts. The outcome of which is delight in Christ forever. When words of prophecy from man fails to materialise; when guilt and condemnation hangs like a noose around their neck; when the chains of sin binds their hands and feet; when the struggle with sin has no end in sight, trust in the revealed word that affirms and confirms what we believe in Christ Jesus is true to the glory of the Father.
God bless you, young people!
Soli Deo Gloria
1 Comments:
dear jenn,
no, the theme of the camp wasn't inspired by john piper, but by hebrews 4:12, which was the theme verse of the camp. i desired that the youths' hearts would indeed be pierced by God's word alone.
it was really quite a special camp, and i say this knowing that i've attended countless of camps. this ranks up there with dream-makers, if not surpassing it. i told my team that the difference between this and dream-makers was that in pierce, God visited. and that was the x-factor which made it special. i believe pierce would be a monumental event in the journey of R-AGE @ GII.
i must say that my love for the Word is actually inspired by you (and also by john piper). i will always remember how you drummed into me when i was younger about the importance of the Word. you were so passionate about it! i caught that spirit, bro.
you, my friend, will always be Uncle R-AGE. this kind of things cannot change one. just over dinner today, i had a chance to talk to one of the boys from the Foolz cell and i was telling him about its heritage, tracing all the way back to chia jenn hui, who i think was the founder of Foolz right? (:
keep praying for us. i actually secretly hope and wish that one day i will be able to work with you again... we've come a long way bro. looking forward to our supper on monday. remember, this time, joey talks and jenn listens! hahahaha.
i love you bro. always do. always will.
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