Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. …

Come now, let us settle the matter,”
    says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
    they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red as crimson,
    they shall be like wool.
If you are willing and obedient,
    you will eat the good things of the land;
but if you resist and rebel,
    you will be devoured by the sword.”
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Isaiah 1:18-20

God is the God of the second chance and has condescended to come down to our level and asked us to reason with Him (the all wise God – the Infinite God invited us to reason with Him.) If we are willing and obedient , in other words REPENT, He will forgive our sins, if we continue to sin – resist & rebel we will be destroyed. God has spoken, we MUST take heed.

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) have penguin-like colouring but they sport a colourful beak that has led some to dub them the “sea parrot.

Credulity is belief against evidence, facts and truths…Cheong Kok Weng

It has been said that a wise man proportions his belief to the evidence. We all have the rights to our own opinions; however facts remain factual even if they were to go against our opinions. God who endowed us with the mind – with sense, reason and intellect among others – has meant that we use it to arrive at the right verdict by weighing all the relevant evidence. Refusing to believe something in the face of facts is not skepticism, it is the height of credulity or if you prefer gullibility. Credulity is belief against evidence, facts and truths. Let us stride forward towards freedom (Jesus said in John 8:32″ And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”) as God has intended– governed by the light of reasons, evidence, knowledge, facts and truths and not live in the shadows of credulity concerning creations around us . Through all of Creations, God’s wisdom, power and majesty is proclaimed clearly and it reverberates loudly (if only we care to listen) throughout the corridors of time. ~ Cheong Kok Weng

The great difficulty is to get modern audiences to realize that you are preaching Christianity solely and simply because you happen to think it true; they always suppose you are preaching it because you like it or think it good for society or something of that sort. Now a clearly maintained distinction between what the Faith actually says and what you would like it to have said or what you understand or what you personally find helpful or think probable, forces your audience to realize that you are tied to your data just as the scientist is tied by the results of the experiments; that you are not just saying what you like. This immediately helps them realize that what is being discussed is a question about objective fact — not gas about ideals and points of view. ~ C.S. Lewis

When you argue against God you are arguing against the very power that makes you able to argue at all: it is like cutting off the branch you are sitting on. ~ C.S. Lewis

The flying gurnards are a family, Dactylopteridae, of marine fish notable for their greatly enlarged pectoral fins. The pectoral fins are normally held against the body, but when threatened the fins are expanded in to scare predators. Their name is derived from the French word ‘gurnard’ meaning to grunt, for the grunting sound this fish makes. Since they cannot literally fly though and as they have heavy, protective, scales and another alternative name given by some is – helmet gurnards.

O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all. The earth is full of Your possessions— Psalm 104:24

The Rainbow Lorikeet which takes the scientific name of Trichoglossus haematodus, is a species of Australasian parrot. Rainbow Lorikeets are among the most colourful of parrots – a fitting name for these multicoloured birds.

Rainbow Lorikeets are reported to be monogamous and pair for life.

DO click here –>> Rainbow Lorikeets interesting clip.

Rainbow Lorikeets do not have any immediately discernible sexual dimorphic traits. There is little to visually distinguish between the sexes, however to a keen observer of their colouring and behaviour, their dimorphism may be apparent and it is possible to determine the sex of a Rainbow Lorikeet. This process is made infinitely easier when one observes them in pairs.

[Sexual dimorphism (the occurrence in an animal or plant species of two distinct types of individual) is a phenotypic (from Greek phainein, ‘to show’ + typos, ‘type’) difference between males and females of the same species, meaning that there are obvious differences between the male and female of the species.]

Psalm 104:24

“O Lord, how manifold are Your works!

In wisdom You have made them all.

The earth is full of Your possessions—”

Creation is speaking to those who will listen…

God’s creations encircle us. And these wonders reveal much about our Creator. Through creation we have a glimpse of His power, care, wisdom and His majesty. Creation is speaking and crying out to those who will listen…

Common name: Flying squirrel

Northern flying squirrel scientific name:

Glaucomys sabrinus

Southern flying squirrel scientific name:

Glaucomys volans

Flying Squirrel in action.

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“Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.” Psalm 96:3

The flying squirrel cannot fly. Instead, it glides with two furry membranes, called patagia, loosely stretched between its wrists and ankles. The membranes act as a parachute to support the squirrel while jumping from tree to tree.These gliding leaps can exceed 150 feet (46 meters). The flying squirrel also has a flat, furry tail that it uses as a rudder while gliding. The squirrel uses both its tail and membrane to steer to the left or right.

The northern flying squirrel equals in size to a red squirrel, and the southern species is comparable to a chipmunk. Nocturnal mammals, they have large, dark, bulging eyes that are well adapted for night vision.

More than 200 squirrel species live all over the world, with the notable exception of Australia. Squirrels have four front teeth that never stop growing so they don’t wear down from the constant gnawing.

The vital aspect in life is the vital decisions in life…

The vital aspect in life is the vital decisions in life. The most vital decision in your life is the most vital aspect in your life – the eternal choice before you is of utmost importance. ~ Cheong Kok Weng ……DON’T exchange your soul for the world.

As JESUS said -what does it profit a man if he gains the world and loses his soul? Our Creator asked us the most vital question in life for us while we are alive on planet earth.

Jesus accomplished the work of creation. He is Preeminent in all of creation, along with the Father and the Holy Spirit, as the CREATOR.

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Colossians 1:16 says of Jesus – For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.” “All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.”

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” John 1:1-5

God the Father as saying to His Son, [God the Son is of the same essence as God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. God the Father and God the Son in the TRINITY shows us the relational dimension within the Godhead.] in Hebrews 1:8-10

But to the Son He says:

“Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;

A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness;

Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You

With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.”

And:

“You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth,

And the heavens are the work of Your hands.

“You, LORD, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth,

And the heavens are the work of Your hands”.

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world…

.. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.” Mark 8:36-38 #Jesus asked and
said.

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Today is the day – delete excuses that hold you back, from your mind…

Today is the day – delete excuses that hold you back, from your mind. Today, resolve on what is important and take action. ~ Cheong Kok Weng

Today, resolve on what is important and take action. ~ Cheong Kok Weng

“..Also He has put eternity in their hearts… “Ecclesiastes 3:11

“..Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. “Ecclesiastes 3:10-12

God made us to live eternally, but we can choose WHERE we want to spend eternity – heaven or hell (and it is NOT a joke). Heaven is real and so is hell – God says so and it is so.

All has free will while alive on earth or in outer space (as astronauts or ‘space travelers’) – to choose God’s offer of salvation or reject it – with the consequences to follow. Therefore your eternity destiny is your choice.

“..Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” 2 Corinthians 6:2

“And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment,” Hebrews 9:27

“..Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. “ Ecclesiastes 3:11

“And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment,” Hebrews 9:27

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“..Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” 2 Corinthians 6:2

God is the all-powerful God and that power is made manifest throughout all creation…

Our ALL powerful Creator gave us the great functionality of choice – use it wisely as we are answerable for it. ~Cheong Kok Weng

God is the omnipotent – the all-powerful God and that power is made manifest throughout all creation. We will be fully held responsible for the choices we made. Likewise if we reject His overtures of reconciliation through the Cross of Calvary we will be held fully accountable and we have therefore consented to be out of His Kingdom in heaven.

The gospel of Christ is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.

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For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written,“The just shall live by faith.” 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them.20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.26 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. 27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, 30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; 32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them. Romans 1:17-32

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..for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen,

He is Risen…

28 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door,and sat on it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. 4 And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men.5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.6 He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.”8 So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word.The Women Worship the Risen Lord9 And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.” Matthew 28:1-10

Luke 24:13-33

The Road to Emmaus

13 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. 16 But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him.

17 And He said to them, “What kind of conversation is this that you have with one another as you walk and are sad?”

18 Then the one whose name was Cleopas answered and said to Him, “Are You the only stranger in Jerusalem, and have You not known the things which happened there in these days?”

19 And He said to them, “What things?”

So they said to Him, “The things concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a Prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, 20 and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. 21 But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened. 22 Yes, and certain women of our company, who arrived at the tomb early, astonished us. 23 When they did not find His body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said He was alive. 24 And certain of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but Him they did not see.”

25 Then He said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?” 27 And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.

The Disciples’ Eyes Opened

28 Then they drew near to the village where they were going, and He indicated that He would have gone farther. 29 But they constrained Him, saying, “Abide with us, for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent.” And He went in to stay with them.

30 Now it came to pass, as He sat at the table with them, that He took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight.

32 And they said to one another, “Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?” 33 So they rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together,

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