Position For Breakthrough

We were much blessed by the teaching of Pastor Hak Meng in our Lunch Time Talk on 3rd July @ C & H office. It was a timely message for us in these time of Economic Turmoil. We are reminded again to put our faith and confident in God.

From the life of Joseph, we were taught the Lesson on "Position For Breakthroughs". Pastor Hak Meng shared 10 P's that will lead us to the place of Breakthroughs.
1.Pit
2.Potiphar's House
3.Prison
4.Palace
5.Pruning
6.Patience
7.Pro activeness
8.Perfection
9.Pardon
10.Presence of God

I would like to share some of my thoughts gathered from Pastor Hak Meng's Sharing:
Pit: The 'Pit' is the place of betrayal and despair; It is the lowest point in one's life. God seems to be far away. Every venture becomes a disappointment and a failure. When we are in the 'Pit', it's time for reflection and humbling before God. It is time to 'let Go and let God'. Many a time, we still tried to dig ourselves out ... but the more we dig, the deeper we get. The 'Key' to get ourselves out of the 'Pit' is to rest in God. When we rest on the 'Faithfulness' of God, only then will He lift us out of the 'Pit' and place us into higher ground.

Position for Breakthrough: Breakthroughs in our lives may not be instant (Oh, how we wish it were so ). We need to go through the process of 'Pruning' and shaping in the hands of the Holy Spirit. It took Joseph 13 years before he was elevated to the Palace. The 'Palace' was the place of breakthrough. This reminded me of Moses - it took him 40 years before he fulfilled his destiny as the deliverer of Israel. Be 'Patience', let God work through the process in our lives.

Presence of God: Gen 39:2 "The Lord was with Joseph and he prospered ..." It is the Lord's Presence, the Lord's favour that will bring forth blessings and breakthroughs. We may plant and we may water ... but it is God that gives the growth. Is the Presence of God with you? Don't assume the Presence of God is with you - the whole nation of Israel assumed the Presence of God was with them - they have the Temple! The Presence of God had already left the Temple yet they did not know. They carried out all their religious activities but the Presence of the Lord was not with them. Samson is another example, the Spirit of God had left him and he did not know. How to know for sure the Presence of God is with you? When you are walking in the center of His Will!When you are in His Will surely blessings and breakthroughs will come.

Beside Pastor Hak Meng's teaching, we have two brothers who gave their testimonies of the faithfulness and greatness of God.

David Tan

David shared about his business failure in 2oo5 which ended with over $100,000 in debts. He was burdened with credit cards and credit lines overdue. Banks and creditors were going after him. He was a total wreck not knowing how to get out of this deep financial pit.

In 2006, he filed for bankruptcy. He lost his business; he lost his car and his bank account were at its lowest. At the bottom of his 'Pit' experience, David hold firm to the promise of Jer 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to proper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future". David offered his life back to God.

In the mean time, David was introduce to Real Estate ... this proves to be God's 'Palace' Experience for him. (The 'Palace' in Joseph's story was that of breakthroughs and blessings)
Now, David is a successful Real Estate Agent enjoying the Presence of God and experiencing His overflowing blessings of wealth and riches. Praise the Lord!

Edward
Edward is an International Award Winning photographer. He moves with the rich and famous. His circle of friends includes famous movie stars, singers and movie producers in Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Being a creative person, his talent is much sought after.

After his encounter with God, Edward is searching and seeking after God's Destiny for his life.
He is offering his 'Gifting' and 'Creative' talent back to God. His declared desire in our Lunch Time Meeting is to produce 'Movies' that are of the highest quality and that which pleases God. This will be new and learning experiences for him. Let us uphold Edward in our prayers as he seek to make a 'difference' in the Art and Entertainment Arena.

We would like to thank God for the teaching of Pastor Hak Meng and the testimonies of David and Edward. I believe all who attended have received a Word from the Lord ... I certainly have!
All Glory to God,