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Saturday, December 26, 2009
Week 73 - 74 (Christ-mas draws near... One last)
Christmas talks about the birth of Jesus. Representing the source of hope. It is always a time for good retail sales, crowds of people in Orchard Road, yet do we know why we are celebrating this day?
Pastor Jeff talked about a fresh hope. A radical hope. And a confident hope, because we know Jesus, that He gives us hope. Seeing the multitudes of people at Suntec, can't help but feel a sense of exhiliration. This Christmas brings about a much different feel. Last Christmas, i had the privilege of seeing a new acquiantance receive Jesus into his life. This Christmas, i had the privilege of getting to know many new faces and celebrate Christmas together.
Looking back at the past 2 weeks at least, i can say i'm at least heartened that through the many events (be it meeting up with friends or planning events), we as a CG have grown in our own ways and begin to know each other better. There is still a long way to go before i can really use the word "synergy", but at least we're heading in the right direction. (:
Meeting up with friends was another round of heartening experiences. Long time, but i'm glad that the friendship still stands, even as we may have different definitions of "friendship" already right now.
This season, i have decided not to give Xmas cards for various reasons. So my apologies! I suppose there's a thousand and one ways of affirming ba. And the timing as well.
Mark 12:30. Love God, love people. With all our heart, soul, mind and strength. Praying for the conditions of our hearts (courage, love, friendship, knowledge, purity, sincerity, kindness). But most of all, hope and light, because it gives all of us life.
Darkness, sins. They can be scary. We would probably feel at ease if we could get rid of all darkness. But it is impossible. Where there is light, there is always darkness(Gen 1:3-5). When the light is stronger, the shadow also becomes darker. Therefore, no matter how dark it is, we must not lose sight of the light in us. This is what it means to have hope. That new crest of hope, because of Jesus and His renewal in us. Merry Xmas to all!
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