How can we experience success in our lives?  In our work or ministry? Often, we think of our personal victory but have we ever considered that God also desires us to experience community victory?  That there is a victory to be found when we follow God together?  When we unite our hearts to seek God’s victory together?  There is something powerful about uniting to move forward together under God.   I believe God wants His people to move forward together even more.  Especially each local church.  As we consider Joshua chapter 3, there are 4 key insights we can learn about moving forward with God together.  The context of Joshua 3 was that Israel was camped on the eastern side of the Jordan River waiting for instruction to cross the river to take the Promised Land.    DISCERN THE LORD’S LEADING TOGETHER   Joshua 3:1–4 (NIV) 3 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the Levitical priests carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. 4 Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before. But keep a distance of about two thousand cubits between you and the ark; do not go near it.”   It was recorded in v1 that “Joshua and all the Israelites…” listened and responded to God. Not just Joshua. Not a handful of the faithful. The entire nation moved as one.  When God’s people unite in obedience, heaven’s power is unleashed on earth.  This is why we must move together—united as a local church. One in heart. One in purpose. One in pursuit of God.  When leaders stand shoulder to shoulder, and members walk in step with their shepherds, something shifts. The Spirit begins to stir. God begins to move.  Unity isn’t just a virtue—it’s a vessel. And when our hearts beat together in surrender, God fills that vessel with His glory.   In v2, “When you see the ark…” - the Hebrew grammar places weight on the ark itself. The emphasis is unmistakable: watch God’s Presence.  The Ark of the Covenant was no ordinary object. It was a sacred chest, a throne of mercy, a vessel where God chose to dwell for a season. It represented His presence, His holiness, His movement.  In the wilderness, the Israelites didn’t move unless God moved. By day, a pillar of cloud led them. By night, a pillar of fire lit their path.  The pillar never left its place in front of the people (Exodus 13:21–22).  They watched it closely.  They broke camp only when the presence stirred.  They were trained to be alert, responsive, surrendered.   In the same way, we must move beyond passive watching but gain a posture of a God-chaser. Colossians 4:2 (NIV) “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” As a local church, we must be spiritually attuned - discerning what God is doing in our midst. Sometimes His movement is marked by peace. Sometimes by divine disruption.    When we first purchased our church land in Brisbane, it wasn’t just a decision—it was a discernment.  The year before, I prophesied that God would move us into a new phase.  And He did.  This was accompanied by new growth, new excitement and new steps of faith.  Let us be a people who watch the ark.  Who move when God moves. Who chase His presence with holy urgency.   In verse 3, a clear command was given to Joshua and the Israelites, “…you are to move out…”.  Not ponder. Not delay. Move. When God moves, we must move with Him.  Imagine being stuck while the pillar of cloud moves forward—God advancing, but we anchored to comfort or to other commitments.  For example, a 25-year house mortgage can feel like a chain.  That is why when Lai Ling and I bought our house, we chose one we could release quickly—so we’re free to follow God’s lead.  It meant committing well within our means.   Could we be holding unto a job that knots us up?  Perhaps extra family commitments that lock us down unnecessarily?  These things can quietly steal our availability for God.  Be careful not to grip the things of this world too tightly.  Be ready to move. Swiftly.   When God moves—He moves.  Divine opportunities don’t wait around.  When the call of God comes, we must respond.  Don’t cling to old ways, old traditions.  If God requires change—then change.  Don’t resist Him. Flow with Him.  Let us be a people who are light on our feet, heavy with purpose, and ready to move when God says, “Go.”   In verse 4, the Israelites were given a solemn warning: Do not come too close to the holy ark.  This wasn’t a casual caution—it was a matter of life and death. In 2 Samuel 6:3–7, Uzzah was struck down by God for touching the ark as it was being transported to Jerusalem. His intentions may have been noble, but his actions disregarded the holiness of God’s presence.   This is a sobering reminder. Do not rush ahead of God.  Do not presume upon His presence.  Be prayerful. Be discerning. Wait for God’s timing.  Give God the reverence He is due.  Negligence in following His lead can cost us dearly. But when we walk with a posture of holy fear—when we move with reverence and obedience— God grants success.  God releases victory.  Let us be a people who honour His presence, wait for His prompting, and move only when He moves.   PREPARE OUR HEARTS TOGETHER   Joshua 3:5 (NIV)  Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.”   The Israelites were commanded to consecrate themselves before a holy God.  They underwent purification rituals, not as a formality, but as preparation to encounter the divine.  We must realise that God uses holy vessels. He will use you if you set yourself apart for His purposes.  Kathryn Kuhlman once said she had to die to self before God could entrust her with the ministry of miraculous healing. The anointing flows through surrendered lives. Romans 12:1 (NIV) “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.”   I am deeply blessed to have met those who clearly consecrated themselves before the Lord.  I have seen God’s anointing upon their lives.  Yes, God can use anyone—even the unconsecrated—but the depth and reach of that use is often limited.  Holiness expands capacity. Surrender sharpens the edge.   Let us purify ourselves as a church.  Let us set our hearts right.  Let us be ready.  Like arrows in the hand of a warrior—finely honed, straight and swift—let us be equipped to fly far and true.  Get spiritually trained. Get sharpened.  Enrol to be equipped in God’s Word.     I challenge each of us.  Set yourself apart. Die to self. Live for Him.  When the time is right, God will call.  The question is—will you be ready to be used?   Joshua stood before the people and declared with unwavering faith and expectancy, “Tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.”  Not might. Not could. Will.  Lack of faith limits us.  But faith opens the horizon to the miraculous.  Smith Wigglesworth believed God for healing—and heaven responded. What and incredible legacy of faith Smith Wigglesworth left us.   William Carey, the father of modern missions, once thundered: “Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.”   You must believe in the call of God upon your life.  Do not waver.  Do not shrink back.  Have great faith.  Live with holy expectancy.  Trust that God will work through you—powerfully, personally, prophetically.  So I ask you:  Who will rise in faith? Who will commit themselves fully to God’s purpose?   The Lord is ready to do amazing things. Are you ready to believe?   LEADERS LEAD TOGETHER   Joshua 3:6-7 (NIV) 6 Joshua said to the priests, “Take up the ark of the covenant and pass on ahead of the people.” So they took it up and went ahead of them.  7 And the Lord said to Joshua, “Today I will begin to exalt you in the eyes of all Israel, so they may know that I am with you as I was with Moses. ”   In Joshua 3:6–7, we see a powerful picture of spiritual leadership: the priests carrying the ark went ahead of the people, setting the pace for Israel’s journey into the promises of God. Leadership wasn’t passive—it was prophetic, bold, and faith-filled.   If you are a leader, set the pace. Don’t wait for the crowd to move—lead the charge. Step into the waters first. Trust God when the path is unclear. Your courage creates a pathway for others to follow.  As leaders, we carry the responsibility to go out ahead—not just in strategy, but in faith. We model surrender, obedience, and expectancy. We show what it means to move with God.   Thank God for every strong and faithful group of leaders in your midst. But let’s not settle in complacency. Let’s continue to grow, to stretch, to reach our fullest potential in Christ.   This is the season to rise. To lead with conviction. To walk ahead with the ark—not for applause, but for breakthrough. When leaders move, the people follow. And when we move with God, miracles unfold.  Let’s lead well. Let’s lead with unity. Let’s lead forward.   TAKE THE STEPS OF FAITH TOGETHER   Joshua 3:8 (NIV) Tell the priests who carry the ark of the covenant: ‘When you reach the edge of the Jordan’s waters, go and stand in the river.’ ”   This was no gentle stream. The Jordan River, fed from Lake Huleh, surged 120 kilometers through the Sea of Galilee, plunging into the lowest place on earth—the Dead Sea, 393 meters below sea level. Its banks were steep. Its currents swift. And during flood season, it became a raging torrent.   For three days, over a million Israelites camped at its edge, watching the river roar. Impassable. Uncrossable. Unthinkable.  Then came the command: “Step into the river.”  Can you imagine the Levites? “You’ve got to be joking!”  Yet Joshua believed. The priests obeyed.  Faith doesn’t wait for calm waters.  Faith steps in while the river still rages.   The journey of a thousand miles begins with one trembling, obedient step.  And that step—into the impossible—is where miracles begin.  As God speaks to you in this season, don’t wait for the flood to subside.  Take the step. Live the faith.   Stand in the river—and watch what God will do.   CONCLUSION   Let us move forward—not alone, not scattered, but united together with God.  Let us walk in rhythm with the Holy Spirit, not lagging behind, not rushing ahead.  Galatians 5:25 (NIV) “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.”  This is not just a gentle stroll—it’s a divine march toward victory.  When we align our steps with His, we step into the miraculous.  When we move as one, led by the Spirit, heaven’s power meets earth’s obedience.  And surely, we will experience the incredible victories of God. Not because we’re strong, but because we’re surrendered.  Not because we’re fast, but because we’re in step.  Because we are doing it together. Copyright©️2025 by Wilson Lim & Lai Ling Lim. All rights reserved. Materials are free to be distributed in whole or part as long as proper acknowledgement is given to the author and not sold for profit.

In Part 1 [click] , we shared about the true Sabbath is now to be found in Christ alone. The ultimate rest for our souls is to be found in Him. Yet how can we appropriate this in practice? Firstly, we need to realise that we can find rest in all areas of our lives. 1. FIND REST IN GOD’S PROVISION. Psa 34:9-10(NIV) 9 Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. 10 The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. Do not fret, nor be anxious but know that God will provide. Whether it be unemployment, meeting household budgets and other needs. God never backs away from His promises of sustaining us if we continue to trust Him and act righteously. God never backs away from His promises of sustaining us if we continue to trust Him and act righteously. I chose to obey the Lord when He beckoned me to stay back in Melbourne upon completing my university degree. That also meant I would need to also find a job to help support my stay here. Jobs were not easy to come by in those days. Yet I chose to pray and trust the Lord for His provision whilst I actively sought for a job. My savings were dwindling fast despite good economical financial management on my part. God is the Lord of the eleventh hour! He graciously provided me with a job that allowed me time to pursue another practical accounting course and being able to work at flexible hours whilst being paid at a graduate’s rate. How good is that!! 2. FIND REST IN GOD’S GUIDANCE Jer 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Prov 3:26 (NIV) for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. Life is always filled with choices, crossroads of decisions. Hence it is important for us to make good decisions. We need not be unduly troubled by tough, difficult choices when we choose to trust in Him. Let God’s Word guide us, let the Holy Spirit lead us. It was recession in Melbourne in 1989. I was now married and was looking for a full-time accounting position. God provided me a job in a small manufacturing company. A week into my work there, I was asked to go for an interview in a medium sized company. That sounded pretty lucrative. Yet as I prayed before God, I sensed Him encouraging me to stay in this small company. There was no peace to go for the job interview with a bigger company. I trusted in God’s guidance. Praise God for His goodness in leading me. About six months down the track, the medium sized company folded up and many people lost their jobs. If I had found employment there, I would have ended up like them. I learnt about the importance of being guided by the Lord and finding rest in Him. 3. FIND REST IN GOD’S COMFORT Some of us may be going through a valley experience. We may be attacked by anxiety or depression when such situations arise. These can be very real. Let us really find our rest in Christ’s comfort through the Holy Spirit. We should lean in into His comfort. Psa 107:14 (NIV) He brought them out of darkness and the deepest gloom and broke away their chains. I was looking forward to our first child in 1994. Then on the 36th week of my pregnancy, I discovered that I had contracted the dreaded chicken pox. On top of this, I had developed a secondary infection resulting in extremely high fever and lesions all over my body. I had to be admitted to the hospital and was placed in isolation. Each day was a day filled with nurses (adorned in full protective medical gear as I was highly contagious) coming in to take tubes of my blood for further testing. And consultants coming in to examine me. All day long I felt I was being “shot” at by some “gun” due to the intense irritation of the chicken pox infection. I found out later that they were concerned that I would deliver my baby when there were presenting complications at stake. Yet God’s Presence was so real to me. Instead of feeling deeply troubled whilst being isolated in the hospital, I virtually felt rested and comforted by the Lord. I spent my days praying and reading through an intercessory/spiritual warfare book by Cindy Jacobs. I thank God that I recovered quickly and finally delivered our first child a few days later when I was no longer infectious. Praise God!! Jesus is our Sabbath. He is faithful and true to His Word. Let us rest in Him. PRACTICAL WAYS OF FINDING REST IN GOD: Here are some quick practical tips on how we may appropriate God’s rest for our hearts. Persist in prayer.  We ought to seek God’s face. For prayer builds faith and trust in God. It deepens our assurance that He is our security. Psa 27:14 (NIV) Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Persist also in worship, as it draws you into God’s Presence just like prayer. His Presence can bring a peace that surpasses all understanding. It helps us gain a revelation that God is sovereign. Trust Him and allow Him to be in charge of your life. We should not be a “control freak”, seeking to always be in control. Part of trusting God is to let go and let God. Part of trusting God is to let go and let God. Persist in acknowledging God’s Word.  God is faithful and He keeps to His Word. Claim the promises in His Word. Recall testimonies of how God got you through previously. John 10:28 (NIV) I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. Persist in keeping godly and supportive company.  Your godly Christian friends can pray with you and encourage you. They can also be a good listening ear and be good sounding board. They faith, their support can help you trust God more deeply. Prov 17:17 (NIV) A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Persist in resilience.  While you are resting in God, you need to be resilient in casting off doubt, worry, insecurities and the desperate need to be in control of our situation. Don’t let these steal the rest you have in God. Isa 40:31 (NIV) but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. God’s rest is available for us in Christ. Each day, we have to draw that grace of rest from Him. The more we do so, the more we learn to draw upon this grace. God’s rest is available for us in Christ. Each day, we have to draw that grace of rest from Him. Copyright©️2025 by Wilson Lim & Lai Ling Lim. All rights reserved. Materials are free to be distributed in whole or part as long as proper acknowledgement is given to the author and not sold for profit.

How do we find peace living in such uncertain times? What rest can our troubled souls find? The COVID pandemic has infected hundreds of millions and millions have died not to mention those who are now suffering from long-term effects. Numerous reports of war and conflict are breaking out in various countries. Severe storms deluged and fires ravaged different places in the world where lives were lost and many properties damaged. It has been a rough season for many. As fellow believers, we are not exempted from rough seasons in life. Yet, God’s Word reminds us in   Psa 91:1 (NIV) He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. God wants to remind us that through Him we can find rest, security and refuge. Even in difficult seasons of our lives. God keeps His promises made to mankind. Even in rough and uncertain times such as these days, God is still with us. This idea is captured in the concept of sabbath. Ex 31:12-18 (NIV) 12 Then the LORD said to Moses, 13 “Say to the Israelites, ‘You must observe my Sabbaths. This will be a sign between me and you for the generations to come, so you may know that I am the LORD, who makes you holy. 14 “‘Observe the Sabbath, because it is holy to you. Anyone who desecrates it must be put to death; whoever does any work on that day must be cut off from his people. 15 For six days, work is to be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day must be put to death. 16 The Israelites are to observe the Sabbath, celebrating it for the generations to come as a lasting covenant. 17 It will be a sign between me and the Israelites forever, for in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day he abstained from work and rested.’”18 When the LORD finished speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two tablets of the Testimony, the tablets of stone inscribed by the finger of God. Hence, we will examine the significance of Sabbath and how we are to find our Sabbath in Him. 1. SABBATH AS A SEAL OF COVENANT (v12-13) Exodus 31:12-13 (NIV)  12 Then the LORD said to Moses, 13 “Say to the Israelites, ‘You must observe my Sabbaths. This will be a sign between me and you for the generations to come, so you may know that I am the LORD, who makes you holy.   The overall context of this passage of Scripture is God was making His covenant with the Israelites at Mount Horeb. A covenant is an agreement, in this case initiated by God with His people. Our God is a covenant making and a covenant keeping God. Whatever He instituted covenantally with His people, He will keep to it. God does not go back on His Word. The covenant made here is called the Mosaic covenant. It was made strictly with the chosen nation of Israel after their exodus from Egypt. The Mosaic covenant was expressed in the moral, civil and ceremonial laws that governed the life of the Israelite people. Hence, observing the Sabbaths in the Old Testament time was a part of the ceremonial laws commanded by God. The Sabbaths were literal days of rest, namely occurring on the weekly seventh day and the appointed holy days of the Festivals of Passover, Pentecost and the Tabernacles. For example, Lev 23:7-8 (NIV) 7 On the first day hold a sacred assembly and do no regular work. 8 For seven days present an offering made to the LORD by fire. And on the seventh day hold a sacred assembly and do no regular work.’” Observation of the Sabbaths was a sign and seal of the Mosaic covenant. It was a sign of the Mosaic covenant being put in action as the Israelites followed through in their ceremonial lifestyle. The question is whether New Testament Christians are now obligated to keep the Sabbath days as commanded by God. As the Sabbath is now fulfilled in Christ, New Testament believers are no longer obligated to keep the Mosaic Covenant including its sign and seal. In fact, New Testament believers are now under the New Covenant with different signs (which are water baptism and communion) and sealed with the Holy Spirit (Eph 1:13). Hence the literal Sabbath, or observance of the days of rest by the Israelite community are no longer applicable. We explain this further in the next point. 2. SABBATH AS A REST (v15-17) Exodus 31:15-17 (NIV) 15 For six days, work is to be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day must be put to death. 16 The Israelites are to observe the Sabbath, celebrating it for the generations to come as a lasting covenant. 17 It will be a sign between me and the Israelites forever, for in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day he abstained from work and rested.’” The word “Sabbath” means rest. When God gave the Mosaic covenant to the Israelites it was meant as a foreshadow, pointing the Israelites to Jesus Christ who is to become the Saviour of the world. What God taught the Israelites in those times, is also applicable for us as fellow believers in the 21st century in the following two aspects: God showed us by example how He Himself rested at creation (v17) Gen 2:1-3 (NIV) 1 Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. 2 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 3 And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done. God also desires His people to find their spiritual rest in Christ. (v15,16) The Mosaic covenant pointed towards the New Covenant that we now have in God through Jesus Christ. The spiritual truth of the literal Sabbath is now fulfilled in Christ. God desires us to cease from our own works and rest in the finished work of Jesus Christ. All these years, man have tried to be good, to fulfil all the laws and so forth but the Scripture tells us in Isa 64:6(NIV) All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. The spiritual truth of the literal Sabbath is now fulfilled in Christ. God desires us to cease from our own works and rest in the finished work of Jesus Christ. We cannot save ourselves because we are inherently sinful. This is where Christ comes in. Jesus became our ransom and paid the price by dying for us at the cross. Jesus fulfilled all of God’s requirements because he Himself is sinless and by His sacrifice at the cross, He set us free from sin and from Satan’s power. Those of us who receive Jesus as our Saviour and Lord and accept Christ as the One who saved us, we will find out true rest in Him. Rest from striving to gain our way back to God by fully trusting in Jesus for our entire salvation. This is a lasting covenant of God’s grace shown towards us. Heb 4:10-16 (NIV) 10 for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from his. 11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience…14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. 16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. In other words, the literal Sabbath rest pointed to a greater rest to come. This is found by entering the God’s rest, meaning the rest that God provides. A rest found in Jesus Christ alone. The one who trusts in Christ, rests in what Jesus has already done for us. We are to cease striving to achieve salvation by our own efforts and in our daily walk with God, we are to depend on the Holy Spirit. God desires man to rest as a whole person by relying upon Him. That is what Jesus promised. Matt 11:28-30 (NIV) 28“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” God desires us to rest in Him spiritually. We can come to Jesus and cry out for His help, His strength upon us. That is why Jesus Christ is declared as the Lord of Sabbath, for He is the creator of Sabbath and the ultimate expression of Sabbath. Jesus Christ is declared as the Lord of Sabbath, for He is the creator of Sabbath and the ultimate expression of Sabbath. Mark 2:27-28 (NIV) 27 Then he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. 28 So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”   So now that the ultimate Sabbath is available for us, do we need the literal Sabbath? The Scriptures is clear that we are under no obligation to observe such literal days. After all, why bother when we have the real thing, in Christ? Colossians 2:16–17 (NIV) 16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. However, on the practical front there is still benefit in physical rest. For man needs physical rest and recuperation, as well as time for spiritual refreshment. That is why the Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. This day in the Old Testament was given for the benefit of mankind. In ancient times, there were no weekly days for physical rest. People could be working non-stop every day, particularly for slaves. So God declared a day, which practically enabled man to rest and also focus on worship unto God. In today’s world, many only need to work 5 days in a week, 6 at most. Thus, this can be fulfilled quite easily, as long as we don’t undo it by taking a second job and end up working 7 days a week without any day off. 3. SABBATH TO MAKE US HOLY (VERSES 13,15) Exodus 31: 13-15 (NIV) 13 Say to the Israelites, ‘You must observe my Sabbaths. This will be a sign between me and you for the generations to come, so you may know that I am the LORD, who makes you holy... 15For six days, work is to be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day must be put to death. In the Old Testament Sabbath days were days of holy assemblies. The Israelites gathered at least once a week as a people together, and also at the times of feasts which occurred three times a year. The Israelites are called to gather and worship the Lord in His sanctuary. There is that sense of sacredness to the whole essence of Sabbath. It was also a time of celebration of God’s deliverance and mercy shown to the Israelite people. God has called them out of Egypt to a land of promise and a good future. Today, as fellow believers we are instructed to come together to worship God. To learn together of His Word, to take communion which reminds us once again of Jesus’ wonderful finished work at the cross and to rejoice together that we are worshipping the living God. Such gatherings are times of refreshing and renewal that we may be sanctified as fellow believers come together, through experiencing God. As a community, God’s Word cleanses us and renews us. Such times of regular gathering are sacred in the eyes of God. It helps us recall constantly, consistently and perpetually of the wonderful finished work of Jesus Christ so that we may rest in Him. Our willingness to set time aside for God, assemble together to worship God and to assimilate His Word into our lives is definitely pleasing to God. Heb 10:25 (NIV) Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Yet our gatherings as a church to worship God together is not a replacement for Sabbath day. For we should not confuse God’s use of Sabbath also for holy purposes of worship, in addition to it being a day of holy rest. For Christ is our Sabbath. In Christ, every day can now be our sabbath. Our gatherings as a church to worship God together is not a replacement for Sabbath day To be continued in Part 2 Copyright©️2025 by Wilson Lim & Lai Ling Lim. All rights reserved. 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Episodes by Wilson Lim Episodes Not Found Search using single words or Boolean operators AND/OR i.e. "God AND faith” ALL Leadership Prophetic Intercession 4 Sept 2023 | Insights On Succession With Ps Denis Lu Have you considered carefully about succession? Whether to pass it on or take upon a new, bigger role? In this podcast we glean some insights from Ps. Denis Lu. L032 Leadership Wilson Lim Button 6 Sept 2022 | The Challenges Of Rising Up We are living in turbulent and uncertain times. The challenge is for us to rise up in God to lead and navigate through these obstacles. In this leadership podcast Ps. Wilson shares some key principles from Nehemiah 2. L020 Leadership Wilson Lim Button 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Your generosity helps further our mission to equip leaders. Ask us anything related to our ministry focuses. Ask Us Subscribe for updates! Be the first to hear about new podcast episodes, blog posts, and more!

Episodes by Leadership Episodes Not Found Search using single words or Boolean operators AND/OR i.e. "God AND faith” ALL Leadership Prophetic Intercession 5 Nov 2025 | Transforming Lives Together "Together, we can transform lives—everywhere God sends us.” As we step into 2025, our call is clear: INFLUENCE—Transforming Lives Together. Let’s unite as one family, one body, to win souls, make disciples, and plant churches for His glory! When we think, feel, and act like family, God’s love becomes tangible. Let’s build life groups where people can Do Life Together, God’s Way! L058 Leadership Wilson Lim Button 7 Oct 2025 | The Leaders Anointing When a church moves without the Spirit, everything feels dry—same songs, same routines, no spark. But when leaders carry the anointing, the atmosphere shifts. The Holy Spirit brings conviction, transformation, and life. The anointing is God’s Presence resting upon us, empowering us to do what human effort could never achieve. L057 Leadership Wilson Lim Button 2 Sept 2025 | Marketplace and Ministry with Ps Nurot Panich What does it take to lead a multinational company and pastor a thriving church? Ps Nurot shares how faith shapes his leadership in both ministry and the marketplace. L056 Leadership Wilson Lim Button 5 Aug 2025 | 6 Ms To Empower Others Empowered people tend to grow to greater heights. How then can we empower others? We can learn from Jesus 6 principles of empowering. It may even empower you! L055 Leadership Wilson Lim Button 1 Jul 2025 | Growing In Capacity To Harness The Grace Of God Many speak of receiving the grace of God. Today we address a related aspect - that of increasing our capacity to harness God's grace. We are like vessels that can receive and be filled with God's grace. Have you considered increasing the vessel's capacity? Discover how in this sermon. L054 Leadership Wilson Lim Button 3 Jun 2025 | Ps Sonny on Ministry in West Africa Hear the inspiring story of Ps. Sonny Brown from Liberia as he ministers in a very challenging context in Liberia. Yet he presses on with faith because of the vision God gave him. L053 Leadership Wilson Lim Button 6 May 2025 | Inside Out Crucial Battles Could your greatest battles to be fought be unseen? Discover why and how it is to be fought. This podcast reveals the crucial battles that Jesus had to fight at the Garden of Gethsemane before He faced the cross. Learn crucial keys to winning these inner battles so that you may be victorious in the external battles. L052 Leadership Wilson Lim Button 1 Apr 2025 | Impacting Leaders Lift The Bar Leaders who make an impact are able to inspire their people to rise up to higher standards in life and ministry. Find out why this is important and how it can be done. L051 Leadership Wilson Lim Button 4 Mar 2025 | Ps Benny Ho on Disciple Making I had a wonderful time interviewing Ps. Benny Ho on disciple-making, a topic we were both passionate about. Be inspired by his insights and experience. Ps. Benny is well known for his teaching ministry and has grown a mega-church in Perth with a disciple-making emphasis. L050 Leadership Wilson Lim Button 4 Feb 2025 | Leaders Maintain Your Personal Integrity Why has there been such a huge falling out of Christian leaders in recent times? Even highly respected ones? One major reason is the lack of personal integrity. In this podcast, we examine the key issues and the practical solution. L049 Leadership Wilson Lim Button 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 6 Your generosity helps further our mission to equip leaders. Ask us anything related to our ministry focuses. Ask Us Subscribe for updates! Be the first to hear about new podcast episodes, blog posts, and more!

Episodes by Intercession Episodes Not Found Search using single words or Boolean operators AND/OR i.e. "God AND faith” ALL Leadership Prophetic Intercession 21 Oct 2025 | Thriving Prayer List Intercessor Learn how a thriving prayer list intercessor prays with love, discipline, and grace — and why it makes all the difference. I027 Intercession Lai Ling Button 19 Aug 2025 | Discovering sphere of influence in prayer We are all called to pray—but each of us carries a unique sphere of influence in prayer. What’s yours? Discover it. Develop it. Use it for God’s glory. Join us for the new intercession series: Standing in the Gap. I026 Intercession Lai Ling Button 17 Jun 2025 | Intercession Insights with Ps Mayette Alkuino What a privilege it is to glean from Ps Mayette, the Senior Pastor of Oasis Bangkok Church in Thailand. She has been involved in the intercessory ministry for over three decades. Be encouraged and built up in God as we learn from Ps Mayette's experiences in prayer and intercession. I025 Intercession Lai Ling Button 15 Apr 2025 | War Room Being prayerful means being powerful in the war room. Every day, we face battles in the spiritual realm—but with faith in God, we’re not fighting empty-handed. Let’s discover how He’s equipped us to stand strong against every scheme of the enemy! I024 Intercession Lai Ling Button 18 Feb 2025 | Prayer for Protection No one is exempt from temptation, but we can call upon Jesus to overcome it. Let’s explore how to yield to God and rely on His strength and wisdom. Trust in His protection! I023 Intercession Lai Ling Button 19 Nov 2024 | Make room for forgiveness God desires for us to experience personal freedom. Let’s seek to forgive those who may have offended us and exemplify Christ’s heart of forgiveness. In this podcast, we will explore ways to extend forgiveness to others. I022 Intercession Lai Ling Button 17 Sept 2024 | Heart Searching God is to be honoured. He desires His people to have pure hearts and clean hands. Let's humbly make ourselves available for God's inner work, so that we may be effective in our prayers. I021 Intercession Lai Ling Button 16 Jul 2024 | Requesting For God’s Provision God desires us to approach Him with our requests. He is a good and generous God. Let us learn how we may approach Him with humility and seek His face as we lay our requests before Him. I020 Intercession Lai Ling Button 21 May 2024 | Committing Matters To God’s Care There are many concerns in our lives. Let's learn how to entrust and yield our concerns to God. It is liberating to surrender to God's care, as He always has our best interests at heart. I019 Intercession Lai Ling Button 20 Mar 2024 | Declaring God’s Promises Prevailing in prayer through God's promises, as outlined in His Word, can personally transform your world and surroundings. Explore ways and means of persisting in praying according to God's promises. I018 Intercession Lai Ling Button 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3 Your generosity helps further our mission to equip leaders. Ask us anything related to our ministry focuses. Ask Us Subscribe for updates! Be the first to hear about new podcast episodes, blog posts, and more!