I feel like I haven't written something for long. Life is going on; I’m keeping everything in my life on a regular basis (which is a blessing!). But that doesn't mean I have nothing to write. If time permits, I hope I can jot down all my thoughts and feelings stem from every segment of my life, even if just short notes…

In this entry I'd like to write down some thoughts from reading Scriptures. Currently I’m rereading Acts and got some interesting points…

a) Acts 13:2 - While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." – In this verse, what especially caught my eyes was "the Holy Spirit said" (聖靈說). Have you ever had experiences that you can sense the Holy Spirit was talking to you? I do. He talked to me through the Scriptures and through brother's and sister's mouths. There was a time the experience was so true and vivid while I was in a difficult situation. I do hope the Holy Spirit keeps talking to me and show me the direction at each crossroad of my life.

b) Acts 16:6-7 – Paul and his companions… "having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia" then they "tried to enter the border of Mysia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to". And it turned out that Paul and his companions left Minor Asia and entered Southern Europe (Macedonia) based on a vision God showed Paul.

So sometimes God would not allow us to do something because He has other plans for us. How nice Paul got such a clear guidance from God. I do hope God would always be showing me a clear guidance, just as He had kindly showed Paul; disallowing me to do something or to go somewhere, if that’s not His will. I believe that at times God's disallowance is a blessing, keeping us away from temptations or hazards.

c) Acts 16:25 – "About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them." At that time Paul and Silas were in prison when they preached in Phillip. Even though they were put in jail, they were still faithful, keeping praying and singing to God. I do hope God would always be emboldening me and keeping me faithful, even if I'm put in a wretched situation.