I had a most meaningful sunday, sharing with Jem and Mel about how we can strive in Christ. Thanks to Jem, i was reminded that the Lord is our friend only in the aspect that we know his plans for us (John 15:14-15). Heads up to Mel for clarifying that Lord is our friend because we know his plans.
14 You are my friends if you do what I command you.15 No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.
For Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.(Isaiah 9:6). We are friends of the bridegroom because we know his plans, but like what Mel said, we are still subservient to him. Let's strive to be in awe of our mighty Saviour, loving Him and developing a relationship with Him. And we can do so because Jesus has died as a one time sacrifice and removed the veil between us and God. All praise to Him.
*** PS: Jem asked if young peeps like himself should look out to more than life beyond their schools, studies, relationships (with girls esp haha... and of course buddies ) and sports. Well if possible, yes, young ppl should attempt to see beyond what they currently have now so that they will not think their current setbacks are permanent. When i was in JC, i couldn't see beyond 3 years, what i was going to do other than running, so i thought every injury setback was permanent. Looking back, that was quite a silly thing to do. But more importantly, i failed to realise that my value was in Christ, that i had eternal life and that was all i needed, more than success in sports or studies. Alas! If only i had read the bible in greater detail to understand the impact of Christ's death on my life. And that's what i got to do now, to remind myself that my treasure lies in heaven and not on earth.
For Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.(Isaiah 9:6). We are friends of the bridegroom because we know his plans, but like what Mel said, we are still subservient to him. Let's strive to be in awe of our mighty Saviour, loving Him and developing a relationship with Him. And we can do so because Jesus has died as a one time sacrifice and removed the veil between us and God. All praise to Him.
*** PS: Jem asked if young peeps like himself should look out to more than life beyond their schools, studies, relationships (with girls esp haha... and of course buddies ) and sports. Well if possible, yes, young ppl should attempt to see beyond what they currently have now so that they will not think their current setbacks are permanent. When i was in JC, i couldn't see beyond 3 years, what i was going to do other than running, so i thought every injury setback was permanent. Looking back, that was quite a silly thing to do. But more importantly, i failed to realise that my value was in Christ, that i had eternal life and that was all i needed, more than success in sports or studies. Alas! If only i had read the bible in greater detail to understand the impact of Christ's death on my life. And that's what i got to do now, to remind myself that my treasure lies in heaven and not on earth.
