a brand new start, indeed.
might possibly be the most trying year ive ever had, my family and my loved ones ever had.
did i mention? ive never felt so persecuted for my faith, in my entire 20 years living?
and it really strikes me hard- its worse when it comes from people you genuinely care for. *ouch ouch ouch*
BUT, on the contrary, i feel.. tougher..
i feel i want to be stronger.
shattered and dismayed, but undefeated.
"He who is in you is greater than he who is in this world."
never will be defeated, too bad.
because my Lord has already won the victory many many years ago..
BUT i was really pondering about what people think about God, and christianity.. or simply god.
see, maybe the idea of a god to some, is that he or she or it.. grants everything the seeker asks for. and that everything that comes out of this seeking and worshipping must be good, positive, in the interest of him/her.
On the contrary, christians are not spared the misery that normal people go through. No, we dont get rich overnight, we dont ace every single exams we sit for, and definately no, we dont always get hot guys and pretty girls and our other halfs falling right unto our laps. we dont always get what we want. and we feel pain, disappointment, anger, sadness.. just like a human would.
so, whats the difference then? what use is it in worshipping and following such a God? To me, Jesus Christ is my source of hope. He doesnt take away the pain that life brings, not all of it, but He carries me when im down, he walks with me, he shares my load. seriously, we all do know that life is never perfect for people right? by that i mean, people may seem to be happy and have everything, on the outside, but it doesnt mean no one is free from difficulties? honestly... truthfully.. dont you think everybody gets hit by that sadness and emptiness and exasperration, at least once in their lifetime?
we all need hope, dont we? we all need a love that never fails, never disappoints, always lasts forever..
perhaps, to some it seems like utter foolishness believing in a man, who died on a cross. who was crucified and hung on a tree- "isnt that the utmost sign of weakness and shame?" you may ask.. isnt that so foolish that our entire faith is centred upon a man who did this???
allow me to say, that this man hung and died, for He had love so great for this world, for us. he died for us. and the best part, is this.. He rose on the 3rd day, and is ressurected in heaven now. he conquered death on the cross- and gained victory over all others. Not weak, definately not weak at all. its not foolishness, its humility and power. Power.
im beginning to become more aware of the attitudes and thoughts of people towards the church and christ. shocking and painful sometimes to hear how misunderstooded we may be. yeah, maybe we had our wrongs as well... we as a church had not been united, been the most lovng and kind people to our neighbours.. in many ways, we have not done our best to be people that honour Him- so really, its hard to say that its their fault. we all need to work harder...
maybe they just dont know yet. maybe it takes a time.. maybe this, maybe that.
But we do know it is God's will for everyone to turn to Him. and He will always be with us even as we go and reach out..
its a great comfort at this point in time, trusting He is here with us.
the more difficult things get, the more i feel challenged to trust, and i hope you will too.
God is never too early, or too late, He is always on time.
But we gotta trust.. just trust.. and do our part by abiding in Him.
hard core resistance and obstacles will definately come. *ouch ouch* , let us not be naive, they will definately come. BUT they will not last forever. The Lord will deliver us to that promised land, that day.. you and i both will die for, will come.
You told me God is faithful, He is.
The day will come when we will be glorified.
dont stop reaching for it even though it seems far.
because what seems far may actually be just round the corner.
Take heart, our God Almighty is watching over us every step of the way.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
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