Fig Tree Part 1 (Pastor Cecilia Chan)

Last weekend was one of those special moments for me! Pastor Lia (Pastor Cecilia Chan) shared this short message on the presence of God. We spent a lot of time worshiping together as a church. Pastor Lia also challenged all of us to start going under the fig tree. So, this week I made a commitment to set aside time every day - even when it is very busy. I really see the difference - I think I am more positive and more faith-filled. It helps that my whole CG has been encouraging each other with our revelations, especially on days that I felt really tired. This is why I love church. We aren't just hearers but we are doers. And we help and encourage each other. 

** Amended Post **
I am so excited that Pastor How (Pastor Tan Seow How) is going to preach Part 2 this weekend!! The messages in Heart of God Church always inspire me to grow in my walk with God and to pray, worship and read my Bible more!


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Fig Tree Part 1 (Pastor Cecilia Chan)

  

The mark of distinction over our church has always been youth but it has also been the presence of God.

  

Nathanael

John 1:43-49 (NLT)

Nathanael was originally very cynical about Jesus. But when he met Jesus, Jesus told him who he was.  Jesus told Nathanael that he was a man of integrity. 

It is one thing to know Jesus, but it is also together another thing when Jesus knows you.  

Jesus not only knew Nathanael, He saw him - under the fig tree. 

  

Th fig tree was traditionally used as a place to pray. 
The fig tree represents the  private, personal spiritual life of a Christian. It is a place of worship and prayer. 

Nathanael was found under the fig tree. Nathanael was a man of worship and prayer. 

That is why Jesus knew him. 

  

Do you have a fig tree?

Do you sit often under that fig tree?

If you can make space for a fig tree, that's where Jesus will see you. 

  

Salvation is free, we gladly receive it. 

While salvation is free, there is always a price to God's presence. The price is time.

It's not a matter of where is your fig tree but when is your fig tree. 

When Jesus wanted to choose His disciples, His leaders, He looked under the fig tree. 

  

Exodus 33:15

If your presence doesn't go with us, do not bring us up from here.

  

Personally, you become a carrier of God's presence.

Together, we become carriers of God's revival.