His Finished Work

Stars

Jonathan — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:25:45 +0000

“Has anyone ever seen anything like this – dawn-fresh, moon-lovely, sun-radiant, ravishing as the night sky with its galaxies of stars?”

- Song of Songs 6:10 (The MSG)

Captured

Jonathan — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:47:57 +0000

“You’ve captured my heart, dear friend. You looked at me, and I fell in love. One look my way and I was hopelessly in love.”

- Song of Songs 4:9 (The MSG)

Name

Jonathan — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:09:43 +0000

If we should ever meet again, I’d ask for your name.

Speak

Jonathan — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:29:21 +0000

If, by Speaking I could know you;

there would never be a moment of silence.

The Greatest Act

Jonathan — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:28:30 +0000

I have forgotten how to blog.

I have been writing my prayers and musings on paper for the past months, preferring to keep it between myself and Him. But this I want to shout out loud, I want the world to know because I am no longer afraid or sorry to say that I truly love acting and narrating!

For the longest time I have enjoyed acting without even knowing it. As a kid I would reenact scenes from my favourite cartoons, games, anything cool that I saw on tv. I favoured imaginative battlegrounds and weapons to physical toys and I found myself living in the shoes of Jim Raynor and the likes. (Blizzard games were a HUGE part of my childhood)

And boy do I feel blessed to be serving in none other than Spark Plays, the Zone’s drama ministry. While I may not be part of many skits or plays, every time before I go on stage, I am reminded by Him that I am His beloved actor and the reason I’m on stage is simply because He loves seeing His child perform – for Him. It’s not about the recognition or the thrill of being on stage but simply to be able to do something I love so much and knowing that it’s my awesome Dad who has given me the Desire to act and the Platform to fulfill it.

I was afraid to say that I love acting simply because I felt that I was not good enough. But knowing that both giftings and the opportunity to use them comes from Him, why wallow in self pity when the best actor/narrator/playwright in history is my Dad.

I’m not the best actor, but I know I’m His beloved actor. Time and time again I’ve heard Him say ‘I want you to act because I love seeing you act.’ It has nothing to do with acting skills but everything to do with the truth that I’m His beloved kid. Looking at the new One-North auditorium, it would be such an honor, overwhelming in fact to be given the opportunity to perform. But really, One-North is simply God’s building and who better to perform there than God’s very own beloved children? There is no stage, no platform too large for us because even the largest of platforms belong to God.

I love to act, I love to narrate and I’m proud of it.

Even if the world says I’m not good at it, it doesn’t change a thing. Even if I’m told I’ll never be good at it, I’ll still keep acting.

Because…

I’m His beloved actor and the greatest act of love was performed by my Father.

Who would’ve known?

Jonathan — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:25:37 +0000

A year ago attending New Creation Church would have been my dream come true.

Who would’ve known that today, the dream came true… exceedingly abundantly above all that I could ask or think. It’s Easter today and I had the privilege to serve alongside some of the most blessed people for the church’s Easter Musical. Never have I thought that carrying a few pieces of styrofoam props and running in the dark would be such an awesome, humbling experience.

It was tiring, it was long, it was tedious, it was frustrating, it was amazing.

I’ve met a programme director whom despite being the busiest person in the stadium, took her time to share with us pastor’s heart for the musical and to show each and everyone of us her heartfelt appreciation for serving.

I’ve met team leaders that guided our every step ever so patiently, availing themselves even to the smallest of tasks and doing it with a smile.

I’ve met brothers and sisters who are so readily and willingly to lend a helping hand, going beyond their responsibilities for a brother or sister in need.

I’ve met volunteers who availed themselves to serve despite the last minute arrangements and served faithfully out of a heart of abundance.

I’ve met anointed actors, musicians and artists who rehearsed long hours for that spotlight but chose to shine it on Jesus instead.

It was 3 styrofoam ‘walls’ and 3 days of amazing fellowship that showed me that serving is not so much the task, but the heart. The roles are plenty, but the hearts are one – for Jesus.

As much as I am grateful for the praise and worship, touched by the musical; so am I grateful for the placement of styrofoam walls and touched by the hearts of those who place them. Really. Roles and positions didn’t matter anymore, I was just grateful for that leader, that brother, that volunteer, that musician for doing whatever they were doing faithfully.

I believe thats how Jesus saw each and everyone of us. He couldn’t care less if we were singing, acting or simply waiting, He smiled seeing a congregation of people gathered in His name, to praise His name.

Who would’ve known that the first evangelist would have been a woman, Mary?

Who would’ve known that Jesus’ first words to His disciples would not be those of condemnation but peace?

Who would’ve known that one day all the earth will worship before You?

Who would’ve known that we would gather today as various roles with hearts as one to honor You?

Who would’ve known that the God of Creation would send His only son to die for us and raise Him up to bless us?

You knew…

thats why You came.

Happy Easter

So?

Jonathan — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:11:57 +0000

Cousin’s Colleague: I’m a City Harvester, what about you?

Cousin: Oh, I’m a New Creationer.

Cousin’s Colleague: *condescending look* My church is bigger than yours.

Cousin: So?

God blesses us all

群

Jonathan — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:10:31 +0000

The interview at Grand Hyatt today was truly filled with Grace, total Unmerited Favour! Nothing’s final yet but I’m trusting in Revelations 3:8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it…” If God opens that door for me, NOTHING, NO ONE can shut it.

群 (qún)

Was among the few calligraphy characters I saw framed on the walls within Grand Hyatt’s HR department. Each character representing a corporate value. 群 represented teamwork, nothing extraordinary. But as I was sitting there, hagah-ing (meditating) on 2 Chronicles 9:8 and Genesis 39:3, I saw 群 as

尹＋口＋羊

Probably makes no sense to anyone else, but it was what I so needed at the moment.

尹, is my name

while

口, represents mouth / speaking

and

羊, represents lamb / Jesus

What I saw there was the Holy Spirit reminding me to keep muttering Jesus (the Word) as I sat there in the office, waiting for the interview! While it makes no sense considering teamwork doesn’t seem to have any relation to meditating on the Word but I was thoroughly encouraged by that little love nugget!

No matter what the outcome is, Yahweh is an awesome God. And I declare the God of Israel to be my amazing Abba!

Do you know who you are?

Jonathan — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:15:30 +0000

“Do you know who you are? You are a marvel. You are unique. In all the world there is no other child exactly like you. In the millions of years that have passed there has never been another child like you. And look at your body – what a wonder it is! Your legs, your arms, your cunning fingers, the way you move. You may become a Shakespeare, a Michelangelo, a Beethoven . You have the capacity for anything. Yes, you are a marvel.”

- Pablo Casals

Yes, you are a marvel, a blessing, a bundle of joy.

You are the apple of my eye.

I saw that quote in a book today and I thought about you.

I can’t wait to meet you.

Love,

Daddy

A week ago… today

Jonathan — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:05:10 +0000

A week ago I wanted a lot of things,

today I realize I have everything cause

Today all I want is Jesus.