We woke up as usual at 5.00 a.m. and listened to BBC news and one of the items was the result of the Presidential Election. Dr. Tony Tan was elected President for the next six years.
I prayed for all our officers who would be leading in worship and proclaiming the word day. I prayed for the Central corps Band which is now in Kuching. Two of our grandchildren, David and Rachel are in the band. Kuching has a special place in our hearts as we spent three very happy years there - 1962 to 1965.
I felt very relaxed as Terence Tan our Corps Secretary would be doing the Adult Bible class this morning. I would take a rest this week from teaching or preaching. It was a good session, plenty of participation and discussion as we reflected on Genesis.
We attended the Holiness meeting conducted by Major Ruth Pascoe who had returned to Singapore only last last night.
Sunday is a Day of Remembrance. God specifically commanded, "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy." The majority of Christians have accepted Sunday, the Lord's Day as the day of rest and worship. I am not here to argue the virtues of Sunday Worship over against Sabbath observance, the reasons for the church to change from the seventh to the first day are simply this - our Lord Jesus Christ rose on the first day of the week. When we meet we are reminded of the great christian doctrine of the Resurrection. Jesus is alive! According to First Corinthians, the early church worshipped on the first day of the week.
One of the things we do in our worship is singing. I enjoy music and singing. What better way is there to express the joy in our hearts than through music. Paul tells us we should speak with each other in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in our hearts to the Lord.
Thank God we have religious freedom in our country. Let us value and enjoy this freedom.
The Bible tells us 'let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - all the more as you see the Day approaching.' Hebrews 10: 25
Philippians 4:4 says "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"
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