~May Your Light Shine :D~

Friday, June 15, 2007

Strike the Shepherd and the Sheep will be scattered.. Thats what Satan did with Jesus, but Jesus, against the script, rose up to save us all.. But now, when Satan strikes James, where do we go from here??
Yes, we've lost a brother. James was taken around 11.10 am this morning. There was a test done to see whether he was brain dead, and the results came back positive, both times. So this morning, Uncle William, Aunty Cindy, and family, took the decision to pull the plug on James' life support. And God, loving him, took him away, instead of letting him suffer on this earth. I respect that God, but somehow I feel You made a mistake.
James was a strong, good boy. A fantastic son to his family, a phenomenal brother to his 4 siblings, and someone who had a passion and zeal to work hard and harder for God. I remember fondly as he was the one who always took the lead during tracting for Living Skills classes. When we both went out, I was often the one shaking in fear. he just marched up to people and handed out tracts and stuff. Wow right?? A great guy that has a better heart. How blessed to know him, though he wasn't long here.
These few months, God's biggest gift to me was to hang out with James. Since Cambodia, James was on FIRE!! He was a great singer, and the best part was always how he sang with full heart, every single time. It was just, wow.. He's been such an excellent co-worker in Christ, and it's been such a joy and a honour to work with this brother. We've had so many things planned out for the youth in Seremban. Oh Brother, who will now teach the Songs we've learnt. Who will watch over the Choir, Who will watch with pride as the Youth grow in maturity?? Who will care for the flock?? When will I ever watch you preach?? Or lead Sunday singing.. Could you hear me when I said I'm so proud of you. Could you hear it, when the Youth sat by your bedside and whispered encouragement in your ears, reminding you of who you have to be, thing things you have to do?? Did you know the Singaporeans came with tears and grief to your bedside, that they prayed with Sweat and Tears, just as the Seremban Youth did?
In death, James is Victorious. How in a few days, so many plans have been accomplished. SOYMILK have been to Seremban to see the youth. The seeds of a international Cell group have been sown. The Youth are fired, to live up to you and the legacy you've left us. How you've changed the hearts of people my brother.. I will praise God for all this. I know in heaven, I'll see you someday. But not now. Wait for me my brother, for I will come soon.. After all, what is lie, but the morning mist?? All life is borrowed, we have to give it back someday.
In my mind, I cry "LORD I DEFY YOU". In my heart, I know "Lord has given and the Lord has taken away, the Name of the Lord be praised!!" God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. Oh Satan , my old master and friend. How you make us grieve.. Yet, with God's power, I defy YOU!! You can strike every shepherd on the face of the Earth, yet, in their stead, God will provide a 1000 more. In the Grace of God, James beat you!! Lord hear me!! Pslams 42!! I PRAISE YOU LORD, I PRAISE YOU!!!

PolarTwilight blogged at 4:59 PM

May your light shine...
in the darkness...