9 August 2015 - ENCS

This National Day sermon was shared by Dr Lee Suan Yew

He talked about history, the present, and the future too

The history of the Bible and Judaism are important to know

Understanding their language and culture help us to grow

Relative to twenty five hundred years, Jesus’ story was short

But his three ministry years were impactful, Dr Lee did report

We should also make good use of our limited time on earth

Building up treasures in heaven is the only true store of worth

While money is important to have, Dr Lee warned about greed

During the war years, resourcefulness was what they did need

Thanks to God’s Word, the colonialists Dr Lee eventually forgave

Proverbs chapter three verses five and six tells us how to behave

For it says that if we trust in the Lord with all of our heart

God will then make our paths straight, Solomon did impart

At present, Singapore has diversity, global presence, and green

But when independence came, the Singapore River was unclean

Ephesians five tells us to make the most of every opportunity

It also says we should understand what the Lord’s will may be

To Philippians chapter four verse six, Dr Lee did then refer

We should not worry about anything, from Paul we do infer

Instead, with thanksgiving, to God we should petition and pray

We succeed by setting appropriate priorities, Dr Lee did say

For the nation, hardwork and honesty have led to success

For our leaders, we should of course expect nothing less

In future, we should all aim to learn from our collective past

Through integrity and education, our success can long last

“Mens sana in corpore sano” in Latin Dr Lee did then quote

The English “a sound mind in a sound body” gets my vote

This will help us to help fulfill God’s purpose in our lives

Matthew six states that only eternal treasure survives

Our eyes should have a cross instead of a dollar sign

In this way, our path forward with God’s plan will align

Dr Lee then shared from this morning’s Daily Bread

Reading what Psalm number forty six verse ten said

We should be still and exalt God always, everywhere

And remember that our foundation should be prayer

Per Isaiah forty, even young men tire, stumble, and fall

But the Holy Spirit can renew and is there for us all

In summary, God providence is with us Dr Lee did saith

Miracles can still happen if we just have a strong faith