Monday, April 28, 2008

You cared for me (Matthew 25:31-46)

Sometime in 2006, we had gone on a visit to Little Drops a home for destitute, elderly people, and Rehoboth a home for the mentally-ill. These homes are fully donor-supported, and receive no grants from the Government, or any other organization.

What touched me a lot at the end of that visit, was the little conversation I had with an elderly lady, old enough to be my grandmother. She said, "You look just-like one of my grandsons! But my grandsons never come to visit me ... I want you to take a photo with me, so that you'll remember me and pray for me." No words to express the sadness of that moment ...

Here's a small video clip of Little Drops and Rehoboth, made by a couple (Mr. & Mrs. Howies?) from All Hallows Parish Church (USA?) - thanks a lot for this wonderful video clip! Take time to visit this place and spend some time with the people there. It makes a difference in their lives, however small it maybe.


Read Matthew 25:31-46.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

You took the fall and You thought of me

A long time before I was born ... in a far away place unknown to me .... there was someone who went through excruciating torture and inhuman treatment .... he was spit upon ... despised ... mocked .... and all for no crime of His. He could've very easily silenced all His accusers through His unparalleled wisdom. But He didn't. At a snap of His fingers He could have struck down all his enemies. But He didn't.

He humbled Himself to the point of death. Just so that I can escape eternal punishment, He allowed Himself to be tortured to death. And through it all, He thought of me .... What? WHY? Who am I that You're mindful of me? What did I do to deserve Your gift of life?

And He said ....
"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" - John 15:13

He called me friend! He's still alive ... His name is: Jesus.



Compared to all the best that this world has to offer - power, riches, fame, ... - Jesus is above all. There's nothing greater than knowing this Jesus as my best friend. And He wants to be your best friend too!

P.S.: Paul Baloche and Lenny LeBlanc, wrote this beautiful song: Above all powers. They have written, how they came to write the lyrics for this song.