Friday, October 27, 2006
Here's a very good essay I'd like to share:
"Those who are of faith are sons of Abraham."
Galatians 3:7 (NKJ)
"Blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply your descendants as the stars of the heaven and as the sand which is on the seashore."
Genesis 22:17 (NKJ)
The descendants of Abraham can be devided into two types: (1) stars of the heaven and (2) sand at the seashore. Both stars and sand are derived from rocks or "the rock". However, their statuses and natures are very different. Hung high above the earth, stars belong to the "heaven". Sands, on the other hand, belong to the "earth" as they only sit on the shore. Stars shine in the sky. The darker the sky is the brighter their sparks are. Sand sits on the ground. And when the darkness comes, they become unidentifiable from mud. Stars have their tracks; they follow a determined route. Sand does not follow anything. It is only moved by the unpredictable waves of the ocean or people or animals. Stars can be travellers' guide as they give people direction. Sand can be travellers' troubles as it makes the road steeper. Stars are admired by people, while sand is stepped by people.
Which type of descendants of Abraham are we?
Thursday, October 26, 2006
"Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves." Matthew 10:16 (NKJ)
The worker I've been talking to finally asked me something about the church. he wanted to know more about the church I go to. I was pretty excited when he said he might be coming to the barbeque of my youth group on the coming Monday! Honestly, it's hopeful! Unfortunately, my boss' assistant found out what I'd been doing and she thought it wasn't right to "preach" at the work place. Well, I haven't preached yet, but to her - all the same. Last night she had a talk with me and everything sounded very negative... She couldn't understand me at all... Ironically, I understand what her worries were. She's a good assistant and she's super loyal to my boss. Everything she's done was for the company's good. my boss trusts and relays on her so much... I haven't talked to my boss yet. I don't know if the assistant has told him or not...
Well, I feel so dumb... I know bringing people to Christ is right. But bringing potential problems to the company is not... God I need your grace and wisdom. How can I win the soul without making the conflict worse?
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
"Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." - James 5:16 (NKJ)
This morning was a disaster... I struggled with the resentment I had towards a worker in my company. The resentment was very unreasonable because he's been my good help at the work place. He's hard working and very passionate for his job. Most of all, he's got a good impression of christians. I've been planning to bring him to christ. I even got people from my cell group to pray for him.
The resentment popped up just yesterday, and growing stronger and stronger this morning. At worst, no matter what he said and did sounded like humiliation to me. Eventually I said something rude to him... He looked puzzled... and I felt so confused about myself.
During lunch time, when he wasn't around, I called Dean. I confessed my struggle on the phone. Dean comforted me with Romans chapter eight. Immediately, the scripture anchored me in the stormy sea of emotions. My tears kept coming out while I was asking Dean to pray with me. All at a sudden, miracle happened. The resentment that had burdened me for so long went away just like "ding".
Oh, praise to the Lord! For He's my savior for all time. And His promises never fail.
