In this final instalment of The Emblems of the Holy Spirit series, I'll be sharing about the Fire of the Holy Spirit—His presence, purity, power, passion, and prompting. The fire of the Spirit rekindles our hearts, setting them ablaze and alive once more.

In Numbers 16, Israel faced God’s judgment for their rebellion—a deadly plague had begun, and 14,700 people died. God had to deal with their sin, but He raised up Moses and Aaron—faithful intercessors—to stand in the gap. Aaron, the high priest, ran straight into danger, “standing between the living and the dead,” and the plague stopped.

This Special Offering weekend, I'll be sharing the final page of the “report card” on Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan, reminding us: wherever we stand, the plague—of hunger, poverty, hopelessness, and darkness—will stop.

During a severe drought, God sent the prophet Elijah to a poor widow in Zarephath (1 Kings 17), who was down to her last meal. As she gave to Elijah in faith, her little became much, and there was food every day for Elijah, herself, and her family. 

In this sharing, I'll be giving a “report card” on Indonesia, "Church Without Walls", and our Jurong West campus. Like the widow with only a handful of flour and a little oil, as we obey the Word of the LORD and give in faith, the little we place in Jesus’ hands will keep multiplying.

In Genesis 14, Abraham encountered Melchizedek, the king of righteousness and peace, who blessed him in the name of God Most High. In gratitude, Abraham gave a tithe of all. This moment foreshadows Jesus, our Great High Priest, who blesses us so we can bless others. As we receive and give, God’s love and provision flow through us, spreading His goodness to the nations. In this sharing, I'll be presenting a “report card” of how God has been using the church to bless nations in South Asia and even the Middle East.

The miracle of feeding the 5,000—with only five loaves and two fish—shows us that a little always becomes much in the Master’s hands. Just as Jesus BLESSED, BROKE, and GAVE—likewise, Jesus, the Bread of Life, is blessing, breaking, and giving us to the nations. In this first "annual report," I'll be sharing how God is multiplying our lives to impact the Philippines.

In Part 5 of The Emblems of the Holy Spirit series, I share on the anointing of the Holy Spirit. If oil is the emblem, the anointing is the substance—the real work of God within us, transforming our hearts and lives. We need two kinds of anointing: the anointing within and the anointing upon—and both come through the Holy Spirit.

In Part 4 of The Emblems of the Holy Spirit series, I share how oil is a picture of the Holy Spirit. Just as we need oil in every part of our lives—our wounds, our homes, our faith, our minds, and our offerings—we need the anointing of the Holy Spirit flowing in and through us.

In Part 2 of The Emblems of the Holy Spirit series, I explore the symbols of Water, Rain, Dew, and the River. The Holy Spirit is living water for the thirsty, rain that pours out God’s love and favour, dew that gently refreshes in stillness, and a river that empowers us to bring life and healing to the world.