Ok, I must admit that I have been neglecting this blog as well as podcasting for over a month. This is due to the fact that I’ve been going around and have been busy as well starting things up. But, things are slowing down now. So will start update this blog soon. LOL. So do apologize to all of you readers out there.
This is an open reply to Larry who pretty much tagged me on his post Vulnerable.
People are scared to vulnerable these days. I no longer find innocent purity a trait that society looks highly upon, particularly because it leads to being used, corrupted and destroyed. Yet Jesus demands our innocence, our humility, and our openness.
Think you’ve pretty much answered your own questions bro. How does He demand our innocence, humility and openness? Being innocence & humility you can read up on Isaiah 53, on how He was actually being prophesied as a great King, but came to earth as a humble man yet as innocent as a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.
The question is, how do Christians relate to each other, in the context of non-Christians.
Are we the same people when we talk to both groups? Ask me and I will say it’s not easy. Or maybe it is, because now even Christians talk the same way.
Well, you’ve pretty much know me and how I act around you guys. So that’s just me, being with you guys and others as well. There’s no point of putting a mask, when you’re with a Christian and then another mask with a non-Christians. Nanti di complain “cakap tak serupa bikin”. LOL. First win their trust, and then win their hearts.
Which brings me to the next question, even more troubling. Is there anything that makes us different anymore???
What makes us different is that, we need to spend less time talking and more on doing. Probably the reason why a lot of people don’t really like Christians is that they condemn people way too much. Saying this is wrong, that is wrong.
There’s one story, someone I know because he was selling those meditation knockers used by Buddhist went and spoke out loudly against him saying “That’s their problem; they need to use that thing to get their gods’ attention.” What happened here, probably the man would be turned off by this Christians.
Like it or not, we are being judge all the time by the world. Just because we decided to judge them or rebuke them when things are not right. Actions speaks louder than words, and if they see us continuing to do good things in regardless of race and religion. That is where we can make a different. But sad to say, like the story of the Good Samaritan, we tend to neglect or be less sensitive to our surrounding and continue living our lives as if nothing happen.
Our values? We chase the material things, too. Or at least it seems that we do.
There’s nothing wrong with chasing material things. Just as long as it doesn’t take your sight away from God. As long you run a clean and good business, you should be fine J Pretty much like the video you tagged me previously. And that is how you make a difference.
Sure, we don’t ascribe to sex before marriage, but we laugh it off when we hear of others doing it. Because we’re scared to offend or scared to be labelled. Our friendships, our words, our ways, our everything.
Read John 4, and see how Jesus actually does it. And you noticed the way he does it is not in a condemning way but rather subtle way. Just because others are doing it, doesn’t mean you have to.
So do we live quiet peaceful lives as Paul ascribed? Separate too, as he ascribed? How does a modern 21st century Christian “carry his cross” as Jesus asked us to?
If Jesus were to be walking among us right now today. I won’t be surprised if you would see Him in cyber cafes playing CS, and then after a game everyone there would be listening to Him what He would say. Or even go to pubs drinking coke instead of liquor (I have a friend who does this) and hanging out with us, because there may be a lot of broken souls there trying to drown their sorrows and show compassion there.
People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much YOU care.
I am troubled. I am frustrated by what I’ve seen, I feel closed, and I resort to writing it here. And saddened even more by how easily I myself have given in. Wretched me.
Always remember that God loves the sinners but hates sins. And yes we are human, and we do fall short of His glory most of the time.
Reminded me about a question that was asked by a church member to Rev. Ampie regarding being slain by the Spirit. His answer was, actually he doesn’t really have any issues or find anything wrong with it. But what is more important is not the falling down part, but the part when you get up you would be a different person. Is the person that gets up that will make an impact in other people lives. No doubt we do fall once in a while, just remember to get up and start making a difference.
We’re at the stage in this life, where pursuits are important. The pursuit of the medical career. The pursuit (for some of us) for love, or at least the building of relationships. Does it matter that God is foremost in all this?
Seek Ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. And these things will be added unto you. God has already long planned that you will be a doctor and for me to be a sales boy. As He too know the number of strands of hair on your head. Just as long as we set our priority right, commit it to God and He will bless us in the things we do. Not just career, love or relationship but everything. Just that, sometimes we rushed into things which cause things to fail. If only we could have waited, then you would probably reach what God wants you to be even faster. LOL. Remember to do all things for His glory, and always give thanks to Him when you’re at the top.
And if not, why. And if the why is justified, why aren’t we talking to each other about it. Why am I typing this, instead of talking it out with you all.
Probably you did not get any answers during your soul searching experience for the past 2 weeks. Hehehe.
Yet I continually remain assured of his faithfulness, of the truth of Jesus Christ. I have lost certain courage to declare my faith. We are so scared of each other. We are so tired with our busy lives. And we are so distracted.
It’s not what we say that matters, but is what we do that counts. I know of a doctor, after he treats his patient, he would normally ask his patient if it is all right for him to pray for their sickness. Why does he do it? He’s just following what Jesus did, praying for the sick. Sometimes despite of our busy schedule, God gives us opportunity to minister His people in His own ways.
