Saturday, June 21, 2008
Today during the sermon, the pastor had taught us about 'What is the definition of Successful'. Well, he teached that when we do things and strive for all the best, is our actions applicable and appleasing in God's eyes? Or are we just putting all the best and strive for it and get the best position/status in the society?
As we all know, the society only wants to know how much a person has accumulated so that how successful is the person. As in if a person has a 'Prada' or 'Levi's' accessories, we know that he or she is rich and therefore successful. But when we have strive for that goal and reached the ultimate purpose, are we really content about it and whether is it appleasing in God's eyes?
When the day comes to meet God, God won't asked us 'How many A's you have acheived in your studies or how much money you have in your bank.' He will ask relavant questions such as 'Have you done what is appleasing in my sight?'
So, it doesn't matters how much we have accumulated in the society because nothing will last forever, the only purpose that matters is that, are we doing it in the righteous way and is my acheivements appleasing in God's eyes?
The sermon also teaches us about Matthew, one of the Twelve Disciples of Jesus. He was a successful person, and he always wanted to follow a 'Rabbi' (Teacher) because he was inspired. Although he was successful, none of the people like him because he was a Tax Collector, and he charge more than what he should collect. He also had no friends because of the way he does his things. Thus, what this is trying to say is that, when we are being successful, some sacrifices are being make, such as losing our friends, losing communication, etc etc.
What I learnt today was really interesting and had nutured my understanding, knowledge and broaden my mind. So, I would like to finish this by praying.
I pray that those people who would want to know more about Christ will able to learn through God's word and apply it into their life so that they can understand you more better, Lord. I pray that those who need healing will be healed. Those who need faith will be given to, and all these I pray in your precious name, In Jesus name, Amen!
Labels: A successful person (The outlook of life), Matthew
--God Is Good--
6/21/2008 10:04:00 PM
