Respect

Death puts Life in proper perspective...

I've been to 3 wakes in 3 days...Friday, Sunday, Monday...

My heart goes out to those who lost someone they loved.

The last one which I just got back from was particularly troubling and yet a wonderful reminder of God's goodness.

My great respect and love for the family of Uncle Teo. He was a faithful worker in the house of our God for many years. I've seen him for the last 15 years serving faithfully in his local church, doing his part for God's house. He is one of the reason why I remember and hope others learn the importance of taking physical care and stewardship in our places of worship, whether it is a studio hall or classroom or sanctuary.

Well done Good & Faithful servant - you're in the better place now dear one, with our Lord :) You can hear it straight from the Master. And I rejoice knowing that this is certain. Thanks for blessing us :)

I met his son last wednesday, after such a long time. And perhaps it was my own laziness, but i left him my namecard and asked him to send me his address so that I could visit Uncle Teo, before it was too late...

However it was....I only got the call today and found out that God had called His servant home today....Friends learn this well please - if today is that day, don't let any good deed be undone! Work while there is still time, love while there is still time. DON'T HESITATE! DON'T DELAY!

Sigh....I can only say it now, cos i didn't when I had the chance... But God knows.

Yet, why I speak of God's goodness - I just got back from the wake. I expected to spend just 30 minutes there. BUT God intended and we acted....spent more than 1 hour sharing the Good News with a friend of Uncle Teo in MANDARIN!

Even in such a meeting brought because of someone's death, God works His purpose. My friend through his life showed Christ to this lady and we continued the work by sharing more of the Gospel with this lady who is easily 2 times my age! God can use any situation, any moment - if only we let Him. He certainly uses anyone and can use anyone, even me...

AMAZING GRACE so sweet that sound that saved a wretch like me.