Monday, October 20, 2008

Waiting for His Coming


Three more days and I can't hardly wait. It's been weeks, months since I've anticipated, patiently waited for this. Because finally, this Thursday, I'll be able to see Dan's face once again. And not just for a few days, but for many days to come.Ü


By God's grace, he was able to get a job here in Singapore. I was really happy the moment I knew about it. The idea of us exploring every corner of Singapore, sharing meals, and doing things together delighted my mind and excited my heart. I was busy preparing since then (we've only got 2 weeks!) - looking for his room, thinking of things he needed to buy there, and I here, etc.

And now three more days on my countdown - preparations have been done, a room has been found, plans have been sorted out. Everything seems set and ready.

But now, as I reflect on all the things I've done for Dan these past few days, there's one thing that the Holy Spirit asked and whispered to me - "What are you doing for your Savior's coming?" "Are you prepared?"

I was really struck by the realization of this. And I was reminded, that my whole life is a story of waiting, anticipating and preparing for His coming.

Jesus told us in Mark 13:33 to be alert and be ready for we don't know when the time will come. If that time is now and If I see Christ's face today, I couldn't look at His countenance. If He ask what I've done for Him, I do not know what I'll say.

I'm deeply ashamed right now. My soul grieves with this realization. I humbly ask for forgiveness for my attitude and for not being a true servant.

Yet my whole being is thankful to the Holy Spirit for always..always reminding me that I should lead my life in full anticipation and expectation of Jesus Christ's coming. I really don't know exactly how right now. And I pray, that may the Holy Spirit will lead me, guide me, show me how. Amen.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

All Things New


"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." - 2 Corinthians 5:17

How wonderful and sweet it is to have a new breath of life.....A new beginning! A fresh start!

......and a new blog for me.Ü

Yay! It's sooo good to start blogging again. It's been four months...four months since I trod on a new journey, a new 'trip' embarked with new experiences, new relationships, new environment, new joys and challenges.
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I remember how this journey began - from the first time I got a phone call until the time I packed my belongings, bid my farewells, and flew here in Singapore. It was my first time to be alone. And I was not sure if I was fully equipped against the new challenges of being far away from home, miles away from my beloved family and friends.


But I was wrong. A few months ago, I met a very special Person.....and He's all that I need.

It's a funny thing because before I met Him, He's already been doing His works on me. Even before all these began, I did not know He's already preparing me for this journey. And before I knew it, I was a different person.

I won't say that life is easy now, that the journey is smooth-sailing. I still get lost (figuratively and literally out of streets in Singapore.Ü). I still fear and feel sad when I think I am alone. I still fall and stumble.

But I know I will never be alone in this walk. Lord, let me walk closer with You.