At our Adult Bible class this morning we reflected on Revelation 6: 1-8 - "Four horsemen of the Apocalypse." As Christ successively breaks the four seals each of the living creatures, highly intelligent beings appointed by the Almighty God for the special tasks cries out "Come." In response the four horsemen appear in succession - white, red, black and pale come into the scene - the white horse and rider symbol of conquest, the red horse and rider symbol of war, the black horse and rider symbol of famine and the pale horse and rider symbol of death.
When we think of the catastrophes happening in the world today as the different colour horses signify we need to heed the warning given in God's word. Today instead of war horses, a prophet will have visions of tanks, nuclear submarines, supersonic planes, nuclear bombs. Yes, we face economic chaos, earthquakes, typhoons, tsunamis.
Yes, we all need to be ready for His second coming. Let us heed the counsel of our Lord, "So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him." Matthew 24: 44
It is interesting when we compare the different translations of the Bible. Dr. Bruce Gale our Corps Bandmaster and regular attender at Bible class always checks out with the Indonesian translation that throws new light on the passage. Mrs. Lim Li Ching always has her Chinese translation and we have been greatly helped as these folk put in the contributions.
As we delve deeper into the word, the studies have become more interesting. I always give the people two pages of notes prior to our class. I am wondering whether I should change the method by writing the notes after class as the folk have some very interesting comments to share with others. Although I lead the class, I have learned much from the people.
Well Sunday is not just a day of worship, but of fellowship and sharing of the word of God. Our Corps Officer preaches from the Bible and we can always look forward to real meat from the Word. People are hungry for the word.
Today we set aside time to pray of the victims of human trafficking, a gross offence against God our Creator and towards His children the victims. Jesus sets us the example of caring for these unfortunate people.
This morning the sermon was "God's compassionate heart." One of the songs used during our meeting was General Albert Orsborn's beautiful song,
The Saviour of men came to seek and to save
The souls who were lost to the good;
His Spirit was moved for the world which He loved
With the boundless compassion of God.
And still there are fields where the labourers are few,
And still there are souls without bread.
And still eyes that weep where the darkness is deep
And still straying sheep to be led.
Except I am moved with compassion,
How dwellest Thy Spirit in me?
In word and in deed
Burning love is my need;
I know I can find this in Thee.
General Orsborn's songs never fail touch my heart every time I sing them. Truly he was an inspired writer.
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