it's a done deal

I went to my classmate’s birthday celebration a few days back. It was a surprise party organised by her church friends, and many other friends including non believers were invited too. I suppose the celebration wasn’t meant to have an evangelism purpose, but I thought it was a very good testimony. They couldn’t have shown their love for one another in a more practical and better way to those not from church.

Then I remembered the sermon 张牧师gave a few days before when he asked how others would know that we are children of God. I thought 不就是结出圣灵的果子吗？After which he said 就是要彼此相爱。Just as how Jesus emphasised to his disciples before He was arrested, to love one another so that everyone will know that we are His disciples. Which reminded me of the previous youth camp at camp Christine which theme was 合而为一, if I remember correctly. Jesus must have known the urgency of the unity of all believers just like how He and the Father are one, otherwise He wouldn’t have made such a lengthy prayer before He was arrested. Sadly, disharmony within churches still persists today.

I think I’m not getting enough sleep, haha, sounds ironic for someone who is so free :) but I feel so tired after work everyday that I fall asleep almost instantly when I get onto the bus. At least I still like my work, because the people are friendly and the clinic is not too far from my house :) my only hope is that within the six months I spend there, I’ll be a good testimony for God and let my colleagues know more about Christianity, so that even after I leave, the seeds sown in them will one day grow. So far two persons have asked me personally about my church, and after talking to them I just have the confidence that their entire family will be saved :)

A few nights ago before I went to sleep, I snuggled between my parents on the bed and had a chat with them. It’s rare that we talk like that. And recently whenever we talk, I have the urge to tell them about my religion, what I believe in, so that they may believe too. But I’m afraid to dampen their mood. When I was younger, I used to go over to my parents’ bed after waking up in the morning then squeeze in between them and continue sleeping. It’s more comfortable that way :) I think the reason I don’t do that now is because whenever I wake up, it means I’ve got to do something and can’t indulge in anymore sleep. Anyway, looking at Caixia laoshi is an inspiration for me. She prayed for her dad's salvation for over 30 years everyday, and her prayers was answered. I believe God is faithful, what He has promised, it's a done deal.

他们说，当信主耶稣，你和你一家都必得救。徒16:31

Can't wait for this year's first youth outing at sentosa this sun. Hope everyone will have an enjoyable time :)