It's already 1057pm. I'm trying to type despite the fact that i don't seem to have much to type. Nothing concrete, nothing of a form, nothing of enough substance. Nevertheless, i guess there are a few thoughts that i would like to ponder, and here's probably the place to think out loud.
It's Good Friday. In Jewish terms, it's already the second day. There's a name for this Saturday, is it Holy Saturday? Palm Sunday, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and finally Easter Sunday. Wonder the fact that i don't think many of us know this (i must confess that i don't know, just checked it out on the net, a lame joke was that i thought Maundy was Monte..you know... Monte Carlo...hmm... imagine the difference in meaning...).
Somehow i have the idea that we should commemorate this day, and when people don't do that "for the whole day", i feel it's just not right. Of course, this event of our Lord being crucified should be commemorated each and every day, and not just 1 single day of the whole year. Then, somehow i feel it's just a bit not right. Let me just share from 4 events/thoughs i had today. A Classical Piece, A Good Friday Service, A part cell group part gospel rally, and Christmas.
There was supposed to be a cell group (i'm not telling which group) gathering today. And a person in the cell group emailed and say that he/she will not be going, and will rather spend time listening to Beethoven's Missa Solemnis. Some thought it was a book. I didn't think much about this, but coming to think of it, Beethoven writing a book? I went online to check and see, well, it's a classical piece that Beethoven composed and liked alot. Point: it's 17 minutes long (forgive me if i'm wrong). I either have to admire this person's ability to contemplate this song for the whole afternoon (i slept while listening to it), or to admire his/her straight forward attitude in rejecting "not so benificial" gatherings. (Again, i'm making judgements here, he/she might not be thinking this way). Anyway, exams are coming up soon. Or i'll have to dislike his/her style of being a little snobbish. (yes, i'm making judgement here again, please do not follow my example...)
Went to my Church's service this morning. Was late, as i was watching a drama serial downloaded on my computer. Was sleepy throughout the service. This serves as a reminder how weak i am. Emotional one minute, indifference the next. Well done.
Went to the abovementioned cell group in the afternoon. Somehow i find it a bit hard to play games in Good Friday. I was a little apprehensive at first when reading the email, as there will be ice breaking games as this is a combined cell group gathering. At the end of the day, it turned out to be a Gospel rally of some sorts, and i guess it was all in all ok. But still, no mention of Good Friday, except for the question: Do you know what day is today? But as i said, as i said, it was a good gathering, with some indepth thinking for some new friends watching a documentary, as well as sharing from some brothers and sisters.
Lastly, been thinking a bit about Christmas and Easter. See the difference in the acceptance level of the general public between Christmas and Easter?
Anyways, Good night, and Good friday.
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Dear you really have a sense of humor in your writings, as well the way of your expressions... I found I've been loving to read your English entires, although you know I am such a person that doesnt like or is not used to read English at all... Anyway I really need to improve my English reading & comprehensive ability...
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so funny that i know what group you are talking about and which individual would spend the entire afternoon listening to a classical piece in reflecting upon this day. eccentric but with reason. :)
and thinking of the group... maybe they really don't understand the meaning behind good friday? you think? haha... (that's one reason why i left... too painful to endure/educate all the time)
Erm... Actually I dun think the gathering was not meaningful... We are young & we now have the elders among us who can guide us to a deeper relationship with God. Despite how the gathering it is at the end, is it necessary to send such emails to everyone, to show that his/her taste standard is much higher than the rest & such gatherings means boring stupid time-wasting stuff in his/her eyes??? This is not the 1st time & I Do feel not good abt such behaviors...I agree to the words that Pastor Lee said in today's preaching:"we christians are the lights of the world, light for the darkness but not light for the other lights." Good reminder for everyone of us.
hmm... ya, the individual can be eccentric but i've also heard that this person volunteers time at old folks home every week. light of the world. this person is diff and expresses outwardly. just an indication of some immaturity and eccentric nature. rough edges will be smoothened with time and by others.
partying is fine but if the fun overshadows the main focus or meaning of this special day, then maybe some changes might need to be done. fun can also happen on any other day as well...
Well, if you have noticed, I've been using "gathering" instead of "party" referring to the event on that day... I believe for quite some of us, may not for everyone, at least, we are clear it was not a party time or fun session. There were new friends among us and the organizers did bring out the Gospel thru the video & sharings. One of our sisters also had baptism on that day...
I think, we are still not perfect & mature, what we brought our were still shallow & incomplete. But, we are growing, turning our hearts from human to Jesus gradually, knowing Jesus more day by day...
I shouldnt judge someone only by his/her behaviors & speakings, as only God knows heart of everyone. I have many judgements in my heart and hardly to forgive. May God mercy me and fill me with His love & peace. Amen!
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