Rev. Lek Aik Wee

Isaiah 49:8-12, Mountains in the Way

Isaiah 49:8-12 Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages; That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that are in darkness, Shew yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures shall be in all high places. They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them. And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted. Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and from the west; and these from the land of Sinim.

Lord’s Day, Vol. 4 No. 49

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 4 December, 2016 Posted in Weekly Newsletter Tagged with Weekly, Weekly 2016, December 2016

Labouring In Prayer (Luke 18:1-8)

The burdens of life can often be so overwhelming at times that they threaten to rob the believer of his confidence in God’s ability to help him through yet another impasse. Our Lord Jesus teaches us never to stop praying even in the toughest of circumstances.

Prayer is the believer’s power with God. Persistence in prayer is not the natural habit of the believer. Our prayer life is evidence of true faith. It gives hope to the children of God who are going through much tribulations. When we stop praying, we stop believing. When we pray, God gives us faith. Faith keeps us praying and praying strengthens our faith, paradoxical but true. This is the mysterious interplay of man’s responsibility and God’s sovereignty.

Luke 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.

1 Corinthians 4:17, My Beloved Son

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 4 December, 2016 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of 1 Corinthians, 4 December 2016

The Apostle Paul sent Timothy to support the work of the gospel in Corinth because he was faithful in the Lord. Timothy was also sent to Philippi – Philippians 2:19-22 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. 20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. 21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s. 22 But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. He was a convert in the Apostle Paul’s ministry.

1 Corinthians 4:15-16, Be Ye Followers of Me

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 3 December, 2016 Posted in Devotions Tagged with 3 December 2016, Devotion, Book of 1 Corinthians

The Apostle Paul exhorts them to follow him since he is their spiritual father. He sets for them an example and he entreats them to listen to his admonitions. He has explained to them not to undermine the unity in Christ’s church by forming factions. He writes not to shame them nor to cause them to feel uncomfortable but as lovingly he encourages to follow his leadership.

1 Corinthians 4:15, Begotten You Through the Gospel

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 2 December, 2016 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of 1 Corinthians, 2 December 20916

The Apostle Paul spoke with a taint of sadness. Like the natural father whose grown up children who may have benefited in their lifetime from the help and nurture of others who may be friends or close relatives. But the father is the one who has imparted life to them. And the Apostle Paul painstakingly took time over a period of year and six months to teach them the doctrines of life. Having been blessed, it seemed they have forgotten their father.

1 Corinthians 4:10, 13-14, My Beloved Sons

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 1 December, 2016 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of 1 Corinthians, 1 December 2016

The Apostle Paul addressed the church in Corinth as his beloved sons. It was a term of endearment, a loving entreaty, giving his care for their welfare. He understood the tender care of a loving father in his Lord and he expresses that love likewise to his spiritual children. His rebuke them but warning them that they may have a correct perspective of their Christian stewardship. Hendricksen said well, “He wants the Corinthians to listen to him for their own benefit.” He seeks in them a humble, patient and teachable heart their good.

27. Rebuked!

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 30 November, 2016 Posted in Audio Sermons 2016, Sermon Notes, Prayer Meeting Tagged with Audio Sermon 2016, Ecclesiastes, November 2016, Audio Sermon, Prayer Meeting

Study of the Book of Ecclesiastes

(Remember Now Thy Creator)

– Rebuke!

Ecclesiastes 7:5-6

5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. 6 For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.

1 Corinthians 4:13, Filth of the World

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 30 November, 2016 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Book of 1 Corinthians, 30 November 2016, Devotion

This word “filth” means “dirt, garbage, rubbish”. The Greek word describes “the most abject and despicable men”. This was how the apostles were treated by those whom they sought to win for Christ and others who opposed their good work.

1 Corinthians 4:13, Being Defamed

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 29 November, 2016 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of 1 Corinthians, 29 November 2016

The apostles were maligned, wrongly accused, framed and suffer shame and yet they continued to bear it and were willing to suffer it. God was with them. They understood the gospel mission. They were willing to go through all suffering that the gospel might be advanced.

The Apostle Paul wrote the book of Philippians while he was in prison in Rome. He wrote, Philippians 1:12-14 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; 13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. He requested the church in Philippi to support him in prayer that God’s grace may abide and strengthen him not to give up but to persevere amidst imprisonment.

1 Corinthians 4:12, Reviled and Persecuted!

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 28 November, 2016 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of 1 Corinthians, 28 November 2016

The apostles suffered reproach, scorned, being criticised in an abusive and angrily insulting manner for the gospel’s sake. Yet, retaliated not. This was Christ’ lot on earth. Isaiah’s prophecised of the fierce persecution that came against Jesus in Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. The disciples of Christ followed in His footsteps of suffering. Like Christ, the apostles did not fight back but suffered wrong.

Author: Rev. Lek Aik Wee