Suffering

It's Good Friday today.

We don't have to wait till Good Friday to remember how much suffering Jesus, the Son of God, has gone through, and the reason for Him to have gone through so much humiliation and pain. He died for us-for our sins and for our death, so that we can be pure and have eternal life. Do we deserve this sacrifice? If you think that God and Jesus do not understand our suffering, please think again.

I like to ask God to search my heart, my inner desires first before I come before Him to ask for anything. If I cover up my heart, and do not allow God to know what am I thinking about even though He already knew, I would never be able to let the Holy Spirit fill me up. It's good to bear in mind that Jesus died for us even though we are all unworthy of it, so that we can make a conscious effort to try make up for our unworthiness. Would you want to disappoint God?

I read in a book by Nicky Gumbel which says that whoever that believes in God but does not know Jesus will also become holy and righteous and saved in the end by grace, because he has that least bit of faith that God actually exists. You might ask, so why should I accept Christ? Let me tell you this, if you do not know Christ, you won't be able to be assured of forgiveness and the abundant life He offers, both in this life and in the life to come. For Jesus is not only the way and the truth, He is also the life.

perfect: complete in all respects; without defect or omission; sound; flawless

This is how the Webster's Dictionary defines 'perfect'.

How would you define 'perfect'? What do you think is 'perfect'? Would you look into the mirror and say that the person whom you see is 'perfect'?

I have my flaws, my weaknesses, my imperfections. I admit that I'm not perfect. But I seek to make up for them, by putting trust in my God that He would help me out in places that I'm not good in. If I don't learn now, then when? It's also not only about God, not only about myself, but also the people around me. Are they kind enough to let me know where I need to improve on? Would they give me a chance to?

I have to say, the world is quite cruel. How many people out there actually do have so much patience to let you try and try and try again? They would rather put themselves before others. How are we supposed to learn and improve if the world is as such? Once you're slower, there you go, you're out of the game. The society rejects you and claims that you are inapt, and refuse you your chance to try. God has the patience. We all seek to be Christ-like, but we fail in the part when we say 'Yes, we will be patient. We will guide whoever that needs help.' How many would actually say that they will be patient for good, they will be always ready to guide. None.

Myself, I do have such problems as well. Praying about it helps. But, it takes time.