Dear Readers,
Shalom & Season greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
Recalling the morning when CKRM Petaling Jaya commenced the Sunday morning service last year, the ray from Heaven shone upon Ara Damasara at Petaling Jaya, Selangor gloriously. It is a place where several Churches/Ministries are located. The latest to join the rank will be Agape Leadership Malaysia which will be relocated from Malacca to Ara Jaya, a 15 minute’s walk from CKRM Petaling Jaya. Praise God!
“It is God who direct the lives of his creatures; everyone’s life is in his power” (Job 12:10 GNT). Everything is made perfect in His time. Saul went to search for the donkeys which his father, Kish lost and Saul then walked into his destiny to become the king of Israel (1 Samuel 9). Hence, it took five years before the Lord could reveal that the vision I saw in 2004. This vision is for CKRM to fulfil. The Lord took another two years before He prompted that it was now the time to go ahead with the project (through the link below), a total waiting period of 7 years.
“Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labour in vain …” (Psalm 127:1) / “若 不 是 耶 和 华 建 造 房 屋，建 造 的 人 就 枉 然 劳 力 ......”(诗 篇127:1)
Some of the greatest achievements of man have come from the outcast and the greatly misunderstood which includes a man of faith like Noah who was mocked for building an Ark (boat) in the middle of a dry land with no history of the place being flooded. In 1 Samuel 2:30 the Lord declares, “… Those who honour me I will honour, but those who despise me will be disdained.” Our co-worker in Northern China brought her friend from Beijing to attend the 8th Joshua Camp. The friend asked the Lord what to expect at the Camp. The Lord spoke nothing and gave her a vision of a donkey … read the testimony through the link below to understand the meaning of the donkey.
The Donkey -Testimony from Dr Sarah Shan / 负重的驴驹——Sarah Shan 姐妹的见证
The ‘donkey story’ did not end at the testimony. One of the participants of the recent Five Fold Ministers’ Retreat who took a photo of the Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur saw a cloud formation of a donkey.
In his 1947 prophecy, the great healing evangelist Smith Wigglesworth said a movement was coming in which the Word and the Spirit would be combined resulting in what Stibbe describes as “the greatest movement of God’s Spirit ever witnessed in Church history.” In this move, God will display His might through his servants who are obedient and willing to be used as His vessel or a donkey. Click on to the link below:-
The 4th Wave is Coming Soon - From the Editor's Desk / 圣灵第四波即将到来-编辑撰文
All our abilities come from God. “God has given each one of us the ability to do certain things well” (Romans 12:6 NLT). “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV). God has led three persons of talent to be included on the Advisably Board of CKRM Leadership Training (SEA) Sdn Bhd preparing the way for development of a large convention centre (Auditorium) with a comprehensive in-housing facilities. Thus this marks commencement of School of Supernatural Ministry ushering in the revival for the region. The three persons are:-
1. Bro Gabriel Eng Song Huat, B.Sc, MBA (Hull), MBIM, MMIM. Bro Gabriel Eng was my partner in the development of the ‘Legenda Condo’ project in 90s.
2. Pastor O.K. Thian, JP is an Architect by profession. He is now the Architect for the convention centre project. He was the Architect for the following projects:-
Stadium Negara – 1983,
Full Gospel Assembly Prayer Mountain, Genting Highlands – 1993,
Education Block of Holy Light Church, Johor Bahru – 1965,
Glad Tidings Church, Petaling Jaya – 1984.
3. Rev Dr Henry Chieng Lik Ngiong. Dr Chieng was a Methodist Pastor for about 25 years. Prior to joining Agape Leadership Malaysia as a Dean, he was a Superintendent overseeing 20 Methodist Churches in Sarawak. I met Dr Chieng when both of us attended courses in a Chinese Seminary in California 2004. He has a fast growing Church in Miri, Sarawak.
To reinforce the School of Supernatural Ministry further, the Lord has led Bishop Dr Joseph Akintunde to be our Spiritual Mentor. He is the author of the book, "Realm of the Spirit" and is the President and founder of The Weight of His Glory International Ministries. An ordained Evangelist and Teacher of the Word of God, the Lord has mightily used him in bringing salvation, healing, deliverance and restoration of peace and joy to the body of Christ. He is an anointed conference speaker with an apostolic unction and he conducts specialized outreach seminar and conferences in the USA, Europe and Asia.
Wishing you and your family a Blessed Christmas and a Joyful New Year. I dedicate two beautiful songs through the link below to all of you during this wonderful time of the year :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCRgMXurAfA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsCp5LG_zNE&feature=related
Emmanuel,
Ps Paul Ang
Before we went to Malaysia, Dorcas and I often prayed together for the trip. God gave us a lot of words and dreams. In one of the dreams, Dorcas saw a huge barrel of high quality oil and she was saying “This is the oil I wanted; clean and pure.” When she shared with me about this dream I told her that oil is the anointing of God and CKRM has such kind of oil. True enough, during the 8th Joshua Camp at CKRM she received a lot of grace and anointing from our Lord.
When we prayed on the plane while flying to Kuala Lumpur, God did not say anything to us but gave Dorcas a vision- which was only a donkey and nothing else. We didn’t understand the meaning of this vision until the first day of the camp.
Ps Paul was sharing with the campers why he chose to be a donkey for Jesus. He shared a testimony given by a man of God who wrote: “Our beloved Jesus went to Jerusalem riding on a donkey. The people took off their clothes and spread them on the road. It was the donkey who walked on the clothes, not Jesus. The donkey was honoured because he carried Jesus. I am like that donkey. People honour me not for my sake but because I preach Christ.”
In 1 Samuel 2:30 the Lord declares, “… Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.”
Nebuchadnezzar praised the Most High: “I honored and glorified Him who lives forever.” Then his sanity was restored, his honor and splendor were returned for the glory of his kingdom (Daniel 4:34-36).
When Pastor Paul mentioned donkey in his teaching session, I smiled and said to Dorcas. “Don’t you think that this is the donkey you saw in your vision?”
Today when I read an article from BOB JONES, I was surprised to find that there is also a vision of the donkey in his article. The Lord prompted me to link the donkey with CKRM.
God raised CKRM’s ministry to equip and empower the saints of this generation for the coming end time where the darkness and evil forces will increase greatly on the earth. But in this season, many people could not understand such ministry. Only those who know God’s will and are sensitive to the leading of Holy Spirit will recognize God's work.
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Excerpt from Bob Jone’ vision:
（http://bobjonesnew.unionactive.com/Docs/Shepherd's%20Rods/SR-2008.htm）
“The Burden Bearers
In the next vision Bob saw a donkey that was loaded with supernatural provision essential for this interval of God's Spirit. Interestingly, though the little donkey was loaded with cargo, many people were mocking his appearance. We much remember, it was a lowly donkey that brought the Savior of the world in Jerusalem at the appointed time.
This will be a dangerous time to mock at the vessels God has chosen to bear His Glory, because they will be carrying all that we need to survive in this generation. Many religious leaders of the day had a difficult time comprehending John the Baptist because of his appearance and style. Nevertheless, he was God's messenger providing the essential direction for that season. We cannot afford to not recognize the day of His visitation and miss the tremendous opportunity set before us.
It was John’s directive to prepare a people for the Lord’s coming and restore the inheritance of God's children. The Lord said the spirit and power of Elijah is given to restore all things and turn the hearts of this generation back to God.
This analogy clearly identifies the symbolic nature of the donkey shown in the visions. It is a symbolization of humility and utter dependence upon God demonstrated by those who are trusted with spiritual empowerment. Furthermore, we must develop keen spiritual discernment to recognize their true value and the importance of the provision they carry."
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Pastor' Footnote: Some of the greatest achievements of men have come from the outcast and the greatly misunderstood. The disciples of Jesus who were the unschooled, ordinary men (Acts 4:13) courageously went to storm and change the world preaching the gospel under the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
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负重的驴驹——Sarah Shan 姐妹的见证
在多加姐妹和我预备等候参加第八届约书亚营的日子，我们经常一起祷告，神也给了很多话语和异梦。在多加的一个梦中，她看到大桶的油，并且在梦中说，她要的就是这种油，纯净的油。她跟我分享这个梦的时候，我告诉她油就是恩膏，CKRM就是有这种油的地方。果然，在营会中，她满满地得到了神的恩典和恩膏。
在来吉隆坡的路上，我们在飞机上祷告的时候，神没有对我们说什么，但给了多加一个异像，她看到一个驴。除此什么都没有。我们不明白什么意思。直到在营会第一天 。
保罗牧师向会众分享了为什么他选择做主耶稣的驴驹。他引用了一位神仆人所写的：“我们亲爱的主骑着驴驹进入耶路撒冷。人们脱下衣服铺在地上。是驴驹踩在衣服上而不是耶稣。驴子受此尊荣是因为它驼着耶稣。我就像那头驴，人们尊敬我不是为我的缘故，是因为我在传讲基督。”撒母尔记上2:30主说，“…尊重我的，我必重看他。藐视我的，他必被轻视。”
尼布甲尼撒称颂至高者说：“我便称颂至高者，赞美尊敬活到永远的神。” 他的聪明和荣耀都复归于他。(但以理书4:34-36).
当保罗牧师的分享中讲到了驴时，我笑着对多加说，这就是你在异像中看到的驴吧?
今天我阅读美国先知BOB JONES的文章，惊奇的发现里面也有一段关于驴的异像，我马上想到了CKRM。
神兴起CKRM事工是为了装备这世代的圣徒应对将来到的末后季节，就是那黑暗及邪恶势力前所未有地倾倒在全地的时候。但在这预备的季节，很多人不理解这样的事工，对之嘲笑否定。只有认识神的心意并对圣灵带领敏锐的人，才能认出出于神的事工。
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附BOB JONES文章摘录：
（http://bobjonesnew.unionactive.com/Docs/Shepherd's%20Rods/SR-2008.htm）
“负重者
在下一个异像中，Bob看到一头驴驮着超自然的供应品，这些供应是神的灵间息期所必须的。有趣的是，尽管小驴子满载着货物，很多人却嘲笑它的样子。我们都记得圣经中是一头驴驹驮着这世界的救主进入了耶路撒冷。
在此时嘲笑神所拣选来承载祂荣耀的器皿是很危险的，因为他们携带着这世代存活下去的必需品。很多宗教领袖很难理解施洗约翰的外表和方式。然而，他却是神的使者，指明那个季节的必需方向。如果我们不能认出造访时间，以致错过了摆在我们面前的巨大机会，我们是无法承担其损失的。
约翰的目的是为了主的到来和复兴神的儿女预备百姓。主说要赐下以利亚的灵和能力来复兴万事，使这世代的心回转向神。
这个异像中的比喻清楚地刻画出驴子的象征性品质。象征着被神托付属灵能力的人所具有的谦卑、完全依靠神的品格。而且，我们必须培养敏锐的灵来识别出他们这种真价值以及他们所携带供应品的重要性。“
The Lord has revealed to us that it is time now to proceed with building a large convention centre (Auditorium) with a seating capacity for 5000 people and has also identified His chosen location for the project. The project will include a multi-storey block of service apartments and other facilities in a prime location. It is such a privilege and honour the Lord has given my development, now ministering partner Bro Gabriel Eng and I the task to do something great for Him. Ps O.K.Thian who is the advisor for CKRM Leadership Training Malaysia is the Architect for the project.
Ps Thian was also the Architect for the following projects:-
Stadium Negara – 1983
Full Gospel Assembly Prayer Mountain, Genting Highlands – 1993
Education Block of Holy Light Church, Johor Bahru – 1965
Glad Tidings Church, Petaling Jaya - 1984
Attempt something so great for God, it is doomed to fail unless God be in it as per Psalm 127:1, “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labour in vain.”
Hence, I would like to share this testimony to give glory to God on how a man full of passion for business and the things of the world could suddenly lost all desires and give up everything to serve the Lord, learning to work with Him under His leading, guidance and protection despite being a young Christian of faith without any formal Theological training. An encounter with Lord Jesus will definitely transform life. Apostle Paul was a great sinner and the worst sinner of all persecuting and killing the disciples of Jesus. The Damascus Road Encounter changed him to a man who was full of zeal and love for Jesus. With this unceasing love he defended the gospel to his last dying days and willing to endure all kind of difficulties without the fear of men but only to obey God.
My encounter with the Lord was in California 2004 when the fire of God struck me like a lightning that swept throughout my entire body. My life was transformed. The fire burns away all the dross of my life and draws me to the first love – Lord Jesus (Zechariah 13:9, Matthew 3:11, Luke 3:16). The love for the Lord eliminates all the fear of men. After that fire encounter, the Lord began to isolate me as He closed all doors of contact with my past friends, cell group members and later even with my mentors in order to put me in the potter’s house to reshape the clay in His hand. It was during this time I was left to focus on Him alone, learning to work with Him as He taught me many things like He isolated and taught Apostle Paul in Arabia for 3 years.
I learn from a great revivalist, Bill Johnson of the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, California and the Bible, never to compromise with men out of fear and I witness and experience how true this is and I see the ministry of God grows without any lack of provisions, resources and funds. Ps Esther and I were being blessed by Bill Johnson in his supernatural school in Redding, California in 2007. We came back to set up CKRM Singapore.
Through these few years of ministry life, I identify myself with the two disciples of Jesus, Peter and John. Peter and John told the religious authority in Acts 4:19-20, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to obey you rather than God. For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” And their ministries brought in great salvation.
Peter and John did not submit to the religious authority but they chose to obey God, so neither was Daniel when he did not submit to the King’s decree but rather he chose being put into the Lion’s den.
Bill Johnson quote: "Nebuchadnezzar made a golden image that stood 90 feet high. All in his kingdom were to worhsip this thing. But the Hebrew children would not. There is a distinction between submission and obedience. Sometimes we are to go against the command of our leaders - but even then, only with submissive hearts."
I also learn how King Saul lost his calling because of his fear of men. King Saul was fearful of his men and he did not wait for Samuel to come and offer the burnt sacrifice. As a result, his kingdom could not endure as in 1 Samuel 13:13-14, “You have done a foolish thing,” Samuel said. “You have not kept the command the LORD your God gave you; if you had, he would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the LORD’s command.”
The great Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke quote: "True greatness is not bigness or spiritual prominence. It is doing the will of God."
The article through the link below will provide some understanding of my calling:-
The "Fire Anointing" and It's Purpose / 圣火的恩膏及其目的
Being set apart and consecrated for His use, I have become obedient to His voice. Rev Dr Henry Chieng, a Methodist Pastor for more than 25 years and overseeing about 20 Churches as a Superintendent was my college mate in a Chinese Seminary in California. He testified about my absolute uncompromised obedience in an article through this link: http://www.ckrm.org/?p=566
Anyone whom the Lord has ordained and commissioned for a fire ministry has in fact a very controversial ministry where only a few could understand unless they have a similar encounter with the Lord too. My testimony has blessed and encouraged many Christians. Many testified through our website http://www.ckrm.org/ how they witnessed the awesome move of God in our ministry and have been blessed. Praise God!
I share two of their testimonies posted through the link below:-
http://www.ckrm.org/?p=2433 (by Rev Dr Joyce Tai, co-founder of a Seminary School)
http://www.ckrm.org/?p=546 (By Pastor Isaac of a Church in Irvin, California)
The Lord gave me a choice when my life was in a mess, saying that if I am willing to be consecrated and set apart for Him, leaving everything behind and carry the cross and walk with Him, He will make everything perfect in my life. Now, I can witness how true and faithful He is.
All my four children are very close and very supportive of my ministry. Our relationship today is so close compared with my sinful past. My three sons have graduated from Australia. My daughter is in USA, married a very devoted Christian. Elder son, George left his banking career to set up a food business. The business commenced in 2002 and expanded to several countries. I have posted an article about his business vide
http://pastorpaulang.blogspot.com/2008/09/my-eldest-son-george-ang-and-his.html
All Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!
Thank you, Jesus, my Lord and my Saviour. Hallelujah! Amen!
The 8th Joshua Camp was held on the 2nd December to the 4th December at Canaan Penthouse Conference Hall, Legenda Condo, Klebang Kecil Malacca. The Biblical meaning of number 8 : comes from my understanding that it normally deals with one who abounds in strength. The number eight is also used in reference to fertility. It has also been used when referring to the Resurrection or new beginnings.
Prior to the 8th Joshua Camp a Five Fold Ministers’ Retreat was held at Canaan Penthouse Conference Hall where pastors and leaders from all over the world came to pray for a spiritual breakthrough in Malacca. True to the meaning of eight which refers to a new beginning, the Lord led a group of young boys and girls from Banting and a sister named Docus from Beijing, China to this Camp.
Pastor Paul shared about the importance of Fire Anointing and Spiritual Weapons so that we can be effective disciples of Christ. The new comers received many spiritual gifts when Ps Paul prayed for the impartation of Fire Anointing. Sister Docus who hardly spoke English burst out worshiping our Lord Jesus Christ with songs of praise in English. Before this encounter while in Israel she noticed many Chinese spoke fluently in English and she desired deeply in her heart to be competent in this language. The Lord graciously gave her new words like “rain”,” “worship”, “bless Fire” and “follow me.” She spoke all these new English word without knowing its meaning.
Ps Thian commented that “the word of God is signs and wonders. If there are no signs and wonders you cannot go very far. So don’t belittle the signs and wonders. We need to learn and able to perform signs and wonders.” Pastor Thian concluded that the teaching about signs and wonders is the hallmark of CKRM.
Ps O.K. Thian who is our Advisor for CKRM Leadership Malaysia shared yesterday in our Joshua Camp that he is so privilege and excited that God has chosen him to work with us in this new Auditorium project as an Architect.
The Lord led a very senior minister who is a PhD holder and his wife to our Joshua Camp. A senior minister in healing and deliverance ministry, he is a certified and licensed as ordained minister by Covenant Ministries International, Inc USA. He said that “many people may not know the implication of signs & wonders but these are the last days of the outpouring. He looked forward to working with us in the healing & deliverance ministry."
Bishop Rev Dr Akintunde the President and Founder of The Weight of His Glory International Ministries, in Lagos Nigeria who has travelled widely around the world shared how God can use us more than He is using us now. In our lives we are vessels to God. 2 Timothy 2: 20-26 says that God wants to use us but we must be clean. He further preached that in Luke 6:27-28 the Lords expect our lives to be different from others. When our hearts are purified completely, then we are special to the Lord. Bishop Joseph a man of God who is sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit affirmed that we should not reject the new spiritual things that the Lord is doing in churches today. On the last day of the Camp he preached about the fullness of God to the campers like the mind, the power, the wisdom, the nature, the pattern of God, the character, etc. This means what makes God to be God was all found in Christ himself. When love is in our hearts, then we will have revelations from God.
In conclusion, Bishop Joseph Rev Dr Joseph Akintunde told us to expect a new beginning after this Camp. The Lord would release a new strength in us, so do make a new covenant with Jesus. When there is a covenant from our hearts, expect to see great miracles to happen. We must make up our minds to follow God even though we cannot see Him. People become very afraid if they have not seen new moves of God before. Even when the speaking of tongues started in the 60s, the churches took more than 10 years to accept that speaking in tongues are biblical and it is from God. We need to know the truth so that the truth will set us free (John 8:32).
