Friday, October 27, 2006
A Life-Changing Weekend
C Chen spoke consecutively on 4 occasions over the Deepavali/HRP weekend concerning the Kingdom of Heaven.
While I only managed to attend half of the sessions, it was at the ending prayer on the first session that I translated for Brother Chen which gripped me - that we'd have a life-changing weekend.
The thought is interesting. Am I merely chasing after a hype - a spiritual high - which would subside and life goes on? Am I like one of those mentioned in the Gospel who followed Jesus and fell away after He called for disciples? Has my life changed as a result? Am I too easy on myself?
Brother Chen also mentioned about brethren in Hong Kong and Taipei reading the Bible for 20-50 times. I believe they are not academics but ordinary folks wanting and thirsting after the Lord. Exemplary standards to follow indeed! Funny why I'm so hard on myself at work but not in following the Lord.
Last weekend was a good reflection, a time to take stock and a desperate need to rise up and follow Him.
While I only managed to attend half of the sessions, it was at the ending prayer on the first session that I translated for Brother Chen which gripped me - that we'd have a life-changing weekend.
The thought is interesting. Am I merely chasing after a hype - a spiritual high - which would subside and life goes on? Am I like one of those mentioned in the Gospel who followed Jesus and fell away after He called for disciples? Has my life changed as a result? Am I too easy on myself?
Brother Chen also mentioned about brethren in Hong Kong and Taipei reading the Bible for 20-50 times. I believe they are not academics but ordinary folks wanting and thirsting after the Lord. Exemplary standards to follow indeed! Funny why I'm so hard on myself at work but not in following the Lord.
Last weekend was a good reflection, a time to take stock and a desperate need to rise up and follow Him.
