Monday, April 02, 2007
I've been having some random thoughts so I'll just splutter on (is there such a phrase??). The church is not perfect. Why do people think that the church is perfect? Is it because of the doctrine that is taught, that is preached? Perhaps. Then there are those who refuse to be Christians because they see Christians as hypocrites. Sadly I cannot agree more. But again, the church is not perfect. I'm reminded of the story of Noah, where the people around Noah ridiculed him for his ark. Noah was not perfect, he was human. But he was righteous. Somehow, when the preacher was talking about this topic, I suddenly got this image that the church was Noah, and that the people in his time were the people persecuting now, and one day God will destroy them all.
How do you respond to crises? I'm a Christian, and the first thing I do is pray. I know Singaporeans first response would be to complain. But what is yours?
There is only one way to salvation, and that is through Jesus Christ. It is made so easy. One problem, sin, and one solution, Christ. Yet so many people find it so hard to believe, it is just beyond me. I can speculate, I can make assumptions, but I will never truly understand their dilemma, and I'm glad I'm not in it either.
Jesus got baptised at 12. He died at 33. Is this an example for us all? Of course not to die at 33, but to be baptised at 12. Or is it all relative? To be baptised at that ratio in time in your life, understand? I cannot help but feel that some people are getting baptised for the wrong reasons. It is a cause for celebration, I agree. But what are we celebrating? The baptism process? When you take that first holy communion, what is it that is going through your mind? How does wine taste? Yay!! First communion? Has our celebration gone awry? Are we getting baptised too young, too immature. You may not agree with me. But who's to know?
Rashes, scratches,
Lumps on the skin.
Cooking, washing,
Dishes in the sink.
Reading, studying,
Pressure piling in.
Easter's coming,
Do you remember Him?
A poem by Daniel. Speaks of my random thoughts, my life today, I hope you get what I'm trying to say.
Dan
9:51 pm
