fragrant of Christ

Was already on my bed but I couldn't fall asleep because I'm really very happy! So here I am to share with everyone, and also ask that you guys can pray for this matter too.

Where should I begin? Ok, I was looking for something on my brother's table when I saw a book titled something like the meaning life. I didn’t think much at first, but then I wondered to myself, which author would truly understand the meaning of life if he wasn't a Christian? So I turned the book around and saw that the author was indeed a Christian! That's not just it. Below that book was yet another Christian book titled hope I think, then below another something related to faith, followed by one regarding the New Testament :) I was filled with excitement as I went through the books and then I found, right at the bottom, was a Bible!

I was stunned for a moment when I saw the words "Holy Bible". The feeling is like, a mixture of awe, thanksgiving and joy. I think I've been too long a Christian to remember the authority of the Word of God. There I stood looking at the Bible, and it dawned on me that the words God breathed out was to be read my brother. Someone ELSE in my family is going to read the Bible!

Alright, even though the books and the Bible look new and untouched, I really hope that this will be a starting point where he will begin to think about Christianity. I'm not sure yet, but I'm guessing that these books were bought by his "girlfriend". The reason for the apostrophe is because I’m confused about their status, and it is precisely this reason too that I can't be sure that she is a Christian. I assumed those around my age wouldn't date another with a different belief. Well, I assumed wrong. The only down side is that if this doesn't work along the way, either the girl will be hurt or my brother would view Christians negatively. But I believe that no matter the outcome, God works in His own unique ways.

天怎样高过地，照样我的道路，高过你们的道路，我的意念，高过你们的意念。赛55:9

Today while having a conversation with someone from my tutorial group, I thought that she "smelt" like a Christian. And later during lunch when she said grace, I secretly smiled to myself :) I find myself at ease among Christians and can easily talk about many things. My friend in army once told me "We’re definitely attractive, because we have Christ living in us." I hope like her, I can be a fragrant of Christ to my family and friends.

To Lan Fang: Yo! You’ll be leaving soon yea? I can’t say much to alleviate your 不舍, but His word can, so here's a verse:

The Lord said "I will go with you and give you peace." Exodus 33:14