My calling is similar to that of the life of Paul, who was blinded by the light of Christ and then was able to see and discover the mystery of history: the amazing true life story of Jesus being sent by God to save mankind, and make disciples of all nations. Surely, as he has conquered death already and prepared a place for us already, he will be there for us until the very end when he calls his followers home. The question remains to be seen: who will follow him? And who will go for him? To the ends of the earth, who will rise up for the King? Here am I, LORD, send me.
I was a junior in high school when this passage in Ephesians truly brought life to my dry bones. I wasn't worthy to receive such a heavenly calling from Christ. My hellish purpose before had always been to gratify myself. I loved competing to win everything, whether in sports or academics, the glory was always mine. So I thought. Everyday I am humbled by the fact that everything does not revolve around me. In reality, everything falls like gravity because of me. I guess you can call this "the fall of man" in other words.
Yes, I am just a man, praying for sunny days to return to me. Everyday I experience pain and suffering, but there is always joy when I rise in the morning. Soon after I rise, I become weak and in desperate search for truth. This life cycle is a daily reminder of the Gospel, where Jesus in his perfection was crucified for us to the point of death in darkness, and then raised to life in light, so that we may know the truth of life through him, and for this truth to set us free. His story made a difference because he was the one man who could come and restore the fallen world. Why? Because he is one with the Father God who is over everything, loving us deeply, and knowing the deepest desires of our heart: justice to be served. In Christ alone can justice be served and our heart's hole be filled forever.
I'm afraid, however, there is a hole in our Gospel. Today, people are following anything but Christ. The teachings of Christ are like a lamp that is being put under the table. Instead, we see more and more people becoming rich in worldly possessions, and more and more rooted in self-indulgences. While we can't deny this truth, we struggle to deny ourselves - which is the first step to following Christ. All over the news, you can see how we are covered in sin. Through Jesus' teachings, we can uncover the truth behind the sins that so easily entangle us, and recover the message of hope for all mankind. Because he is the Word, if you haven't heard. And he is trustworthy and true. Indeed, this is why he came: to seek and save that which was lost.
In a world of many ways, it's challenging to follow The Way. If you are ready to discover the light of this world, then by all means let's set our eyes on the prize and go! Not for the gold, but for the glory of knowing that we were made for a righteous purpose: to be transformed into the image of Christ. Oh, taste and see how liberating is this journey of meeting and following and sharing our Good Servant named Jesus! In Him we are made complete. He holds all things together, and he works for the good of those who are called according to His purpose. Will you join him in this journey to seek and save that which is lost? The path is clear. Ready? Set. Go! Make history.
In Christ,
Jon 道明
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