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#LettersToPrison｜"However dark it is in there, you have to rely on yourselves and understand the real meaning of “endurance” amid all the hardship."
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"在入面幾黑暗，都係要靠自己，幾辛苦都要學識一個字「忍」。"
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Are you Counted Worthy?
“Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”” (Luke 21:36 WEB)
The verse above is not written to us, but it is for the people who will miss the Rapture and come to believe in Jesus as Lord after that.
During the Tribulation, they will have to endure hardship and persecution without succumbing to the temptation and ease of receiving the Mark of the Beast.
They will have to pray to be counted worthy to escape the worst of the things that will happen because of the Antichrist’s regime, and to finally stand before Jesus after His Second Coming at the end of the 7-year Tribulation.
Read the whole chapter of Luke 21. The context is clearly talking about the end times, Tribulation, and finally Jesus’ Second Coming. Knowing the context of a passage is so important so that no verses get misinterpreted out of context.
Wrongly applying a verse to believers in our current church age will instill fear in believers making them feel unsure about their salvation, always wondering whether they are praying frequently or fervently enough to be “counted worthy” to escape all these things and to stand before the Son of Man (Jesus).
It is very straightforward and measurable during the Tribulation:
1. Do you believe in Jesus as Lord?
2. Did you receive the Mark of the Beast?
If the person’s answer is “Yes” to question 1 and “No” to question 2, then they are counted worthy and will be saved when Jesus returns at the end of the 7 years.
If you are wondering if God counts you worthy now or not, read this verse:
““Most certainly I tell you, he who hears my word, and believes him who sent me, has eternal life, and doesn’t come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.” (John 5:24 WEB)
Once a person believes in Jesus as Lord, he HAS eternal life now, and he HAS passed out of death into life. This assurance of salvation is yours to enjoy.
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, “It is finished.” He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30 WEB)
Your worthiness is not based on your obedience. It is based on the truth that Jesus took the punishment for all your sins, and He declared “It is finished” only when God’s wrath against every sin was fully appeased.
In fact, God was so satisfied with what Jesus did, that He raised Jesus from the dead and gave Him all authority in Heaven and on earth:
“Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.” (Matthew 28:18-20 WEB)
You are worthy to the Lord. He has sent you in His name and power to preach the Gospel and make more Spirit-filled disciples. Thanks to Jesus, you are worthy!
Understand the four gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in their proper context, rightly dividing the covenants, and understand the meaning of every parable and miracle of Jesus Christ: https://bit.ly/understandeveryparable
Reasons why I love being a songwriter:
Music truly is a universal language.
When I released 'Siboh Kitak Nangis' (meaning Don't You Cry) on my 2nd album 'Ghostbird', I was faced with many doubtful questions from Malaysians (I don't need to tell you which part Msia these Q's came from), who asked me things like, "Wahhh~ berani eh you letak lagu Sarawak dalam album you?" and "So is this a way to prove you're more Malaysian?" (Whut, bro?) I thought to myself, this was just a song I wrote about comforting yourself, or others, and telling them that every hardship shall pass, chin up, don't worry, I'll be by your side if you need me, come rain, thunder or lightning, I will be with you... BUT it just so happens to be in my native dialect of Bahasa Sarawak.
I remember hearing praises about it from my record label and particularly my producer Mario Caldato (Mario C) and how excited they were to be hearing this beautiful language, and their faith in the song made my heart melt.
When the song finally released, and hearing those things from my fellow countrymen shocked me to the core.
Of course, not everyone thought like that... Members of the media were very kind and I have been told that the song went on to inspire many more artistes and Sarawakian artistes to embrace our culture and language... Which to me, meant that that was my job as a songwriter done. 'Siboh Kitak Nangis' then went on to be become the first Bahasa Sarawak song on an international album, on rotation on NPR radio stations in the US and was also featured in Korean dramas, and also just like in this video, appreciated by people of different parts of the world who do not even remotely know what it means, just by the sentiments of the song that they're hearing.
This is Gina, New York born and raised to parents of Haiti Island. Singing in the Sarawakian language flawlessly.
My darlings, in music, there is no limit. No one makes the rules. It depends on what you want to achieve and express. Sing the language of your hearts, your souls, and mind not about "making it the market", truth is, someone, somewhere, needs to hear it, and feel like they are loved and not alone.❤️ On that note: OOHHHAAAAA🌺!
