~May Your Light Shine :D~

Friday, October 14, 2005

Been planning to blog about the following, but as my brother has been hogging the computer, claiming a 2000-word essay he has to hand in, and with the 'computer-crashed' scare I had(we prayed and thank God nothing was lost, in fact, nothing was wrong!), I only just managed to find the time now to write down my thoughts.

I once asked a friend of mine, who is a free-thinker, why doesn't she seriously think about religion? Her reply was, that she has not come to a point where she sees the need to. I believe there are many others out there who think the same way, not just youths but adults as well. If I am not wrong, a lot of people receive Christ on their deathbed, minutes before they breathe their last. This is not because that is the first time they are hearing the gospel, but rather, they have known all along that Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Light. The only thing is that they refuse to admit it until the very last minute, fearing that if they do not, they will end up in h***.

Now why don't they accept Christ as their Saviour the moment they know He is real? Let's just say, human beings are really greedy, wanting the cake and eat it. They figure that as long as you repent and ask God for forgiveness, doesn't matter when, you will be given an entry ticket to heaven. That is true, but sadly, they miss out on alot, thinking they managed to beat the system of not having to abide by the rules but still coming out as winners. However, they have lived a life without God's guidance and love, the only Light in the darkness. Many a time, I would have drowned in despair had not God been carrying me on His shoulders. If you ask me, I have been very blessed to have known Him since young, with Him to hold my hand all the way. His rules are what keep me safe yet not keeping me from having fun. If you think God as a spoilsport, you cannot be more wrong.

To all my dear friends, who are now comfortably seating in their chairs, enjoying the nice, cosy life they have made, let us remember the Chechen rebels, those stuck in the rubble in Pakistan and India, the Indonesians picking up the pieces after the Bali bomb blasts, Americans whose homes are still submerged under water no thanks to Hurricane Katrina or those struggling to get back to a life of normalcy in Aceh. For those who have been struck by dengue or know of people who are sick, isn't it obvious that life is so fragile? We can plan, buy insurance, do everything we can to lead a long life, but can we determine when and how we die? We cannot, we all die anyway, and if you are already sickened by all the violence and deaths surrounding us, I promise you there is more to come. If now is not the time to seriously think about your life, then when?

You may say I am being paranoid or fanatical, but can you say you do not fear death? I know I can, because Jesus Christ, my Saviour, defeated death when He rose again, and still lives - this I am sure because He hears and answers my prayers. I have no wish to control your lives or coerce you all into accepting my faith, but do know that when I go to heaven, I wish to see you all there. Everytime I am with those who do not know the Lord, my heart aches at what you all are missing and my own cowardice, for not having the courage to say it out. I care for each and everyone of you, but not as much as Jesus cares for you, because unlike Him, I do not think I can give my life in exchange for yours. You may stop being my friend after this, but perhaps you would like to consider Jesus as your only true friend, for He endured the worst kind of death and humilation for you and even when you stop being friends with Him, He will not give up on you. I may not always be by your side but He can. Is it that difficult to accept a God who loves you more than you love yourself?

Lydea blogged at 6:18 PM

May your light shine...
in the darkness...