Snippets On My Break Down Under

Snippets On My Break Down Under

18/04/05 mon

2am breakfast was served. 4:45am arrival at Sydney International Airport, 6:45am then local time. 7:15am Chauffeured to Sydney city for breakfast and a short chat with Josh Kelsey, a passionate young adult pastor aged 23. We headed for the city while leaving our luggage with Josh, who checked them in for us.

Spent 8 hours walking the streets of Sydney, looking very much like tourists. The weather was splendid and we covered the Darling Harbour, Sydney Acquarium, The Chinese Garden, Queen Victoria’s Building (which by the way, is under the management of IGB – known in Australia as Ipoh Berhad!!), ate at my favourite Japanese restaurant and even met with Soke Ching, a friend of mine who’s trying to settle down in Sydney. We were very tired after such a long day. I dozed off couple of times on the bus to the hotel. Josh left us a welcome basket of fruits, fresh fruit juice, Tim Tams, crackers and cheese – what a warm note of reception. Had very scrumptious Australian burgers for dinner.

19/04/05 Tues

Rode to Sydney again for the favourite Japanese restaurant and visited the shopping arcade next to it. The restaurant guys seem to think we’re Japanese – I gather that they were laughing at the waitress for talking to us in English. I could be wrong, but then it was a funny feeling thinking you’re being mistaken while you’re not.

6:45pm Chauffeured to conference venue by a young adult named Gary who was sent by the conference team in replacement of the shuttle bus and who decided to wait for a while longer “just in case”. Praise God he did, if not we’ll be left behind.

It was a slow start for me at the Conference. The not-knowing-what-to-expect feeling was still lingering around. Must have been eating too much. Phenomena kicked started with a bang and bright lights and very contemporary dance presentations and a loud band. Everybody was rocking except my legs, I was tired and dull. I had the privilege to hear Ps Phil Pringle address the first night session, bringing a clear message on commitment till the end – “U Follow Me (Jesus)” John 21:

Regardless of what others do, make the decision to commit to follow Christ, not place and things that do not glorify Him. Deal with things that will eventually destroy our walk with God.
Let Christ lead the way. My level of commitment will be the level where God can shape me.
Living for Christ involves a depth of commitment – lying down my life for His will.

20/04/05 wed

You’re all that I need
All that I see
All that I dream Jesus

I reach out my hands and worship You, Jesus.
Let Your Spirit fall and make me new, more like You.

Into the Deep (Luke 5:1-7)
Deep water = higher risks, <>Touching God (Mark 5:25-32)
Get close to God who will help us get dominion over our situation.
Breakthrough the “untouchables” mindset because with God, we the lesser can touch Him, the greatest.
God is closer to us than we think / realize.
“Reach Out” = in Greek carries meaning to fasten, bind, anchor. Not a soft glide or brush.

The Silence Of The Lambs (Mark 10:46-52)
1. God doesn’t leave us without help – He gives us just what we need to get out breakthrough. (Bartimaeus was blind but he could hear)
2. Spiritual blindness leaves us begging for what others can see.
3. Be bold to do what is rightful to do. Do not allow nay sayers distract us.
4. Do not be polite for the wrong reasons, bounce into action to get our breakthrough.
5. When Jesus calls us to come to Him, He qualifies us to do so and He provides us what we need.
6. Deal with spiritual blindness by throwing it away. Do not get used to what is limiting us or adjust ourselves to it accordingly.
7. Only Jesus has the ability to restore our spiritual blindness.

21/04/05 Thurs

I’m Naked And Lovin’ It (Gen 2:25)
Shame makes us cover up who we really are.
Shame puts distance between us and our dreams.
Shame always leads the blame.
Throw away shame and live passionately for God by drawing close to Him.
Stop blaming – deal with it. Blaming delays breakthrough.


Lethal Weapon 1,2+3
When praise goes up, power comes down.
3 kinds of praise:
Yadah “up lifted hands” – giving our life to God
Halal “Ridiculous praise” – bodily praise, glorifying God with our bodies.
Tahelah “Singing praise” – pierce the heart of worship in song for God

22/04/05 Fri

if you are unteachable, you are unreachable for Christ.

23/04/05 sat

when we are dry, we gather things on us that might not be good attitude or good spirit. When we are soaked running over with God’s anointing oil, nothing ugly can latch on to us.