The Rich Man and The Resting Fisherman

(inspired by a story given by Ptr. Jong, which he himself read from an article or something, therefore this story is not mine nor Ptr. Jong's)

Once there was a rich man walking near the beach, he saw this Fisherman lying down on his simple boat. Resting and enjoying the breeze of the air that comes from the ocean early in the morning. The fisherman seemed to care less of what was going on around him and simply lying down like a lazy person doing nothing at all...

The rich man was bothered seeing this fisherman seemingly doing nothing. He went close to the fisherman and ask, "Excuse me sir, but what are you doing?" The fisherman replied without hesitation, "I'm resting!"

Then the rich man said, "Are you not going to go out fishing?"...... 

"No, I have already caught enough fish for the day." the fisherman replied. 

The rich man told to himself "This fisherman is really such a lazy person".. So he asked again... "Why wouldn't you go out and catch more fish?" 

Then the fisherman puzzled and asked... "What will I do with those more fish?" ... The rich man laughed to himself, thinking the fisherman was so stupid and said... 

"Well, you could sell it to others. Then, if you'd sell them and earn a-lot, you could buy a NEW BIGGER BOAT".. then the fisherman asked "What will I do with a bigger boat?"..

The rich man replied,  "Well, if you get a bigger boat you could catch and carry much more fish!"... 

Then the fisherman scratched his head saying, "Then what will I do with the much more fish? "... 

The rich man starts to be frustrated on how stupid the fisherman is saying, "Well, you could buy more boats then catch much much more fish... Then maybe in time you would be rich like me and have more money!!!"

Then the fisherman still puzzled and asked a question... "And...... what will I do with a lot of money???"

Then the rich man astonished thinking how really stupid this guy is, said..... "Then you could relax and have fun for yourself!!!"

Strikingly the fisherman replied and asked..... "SO WHAT DO YOU THINK AM I DOING NOW!?"

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Hehehe! Funny story but one can learn a lesson from the fisherman's perspective ....Most often in pursuing the things of this world, we forget what is more meaningful and valuable in our lives.... May we know and pursue the kind of life that is more meaningful and of great value. And that can only be found in Christ!


"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matthew 6:19-21)


"But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." (John 4:14)

Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

Faith... it's the current concept or topic on our theme of the month in our church. And for some reason, I stumbled upon a site on the net where our Faith is questioned, ridiculed, laughed at and etc. I couldn't help but read most of it and as always, words can manifest its power. We are indeed easy to waver in our faith when we are not prepared against such misleading words, words which could definitely poke our logical mind with logical reasoning and arguments. But the Word of God is still more powerful than ever. For it can pierce our hearts and bring to us Truth, the Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God of which we learned and planted in our hearts can indeed help us when we need it the most.

Some people these days and perhaps growing in number, believe only in the things they can see, feel, hear, smell and touch, and their own knowledge or what we call science becomes their standard of living. Faith is set aside.

Hebrews 11:1 says "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." and this is our shield and stronghold for what we stand as Christians. This faith is what these people see as foolish and worthless, but the problem is they don't see what genuine and true Christians have experienced because of it. If I may say what I think, these people would base all their beliefs on a limited aspect, which is knowledge. But we Christians base our beliefs on something that is not limited, which can only be done through Faith.

To them they see us as fools and sore losers, at some point they may be right, but on the basis of the world's standard of winners and success. But on God's standard they are the ones who are lost. And we Christians, came from those group of the lost and the call continues to seek and to save those that are lost. The problem is, would they receive the call and believe?

Having the Faith in the Lord truly never promised such glanderous life as many expect, for in fact Christ himself says in Mark 13:13 "And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved." And this should be a puzzling thought, for why still follow if we will face such circumstances? Because we Christians have hope. Hope for eternal life and a life with God. This is the gift God is offering and continues to be offered until the day Christ returns.

It's sad that even with these statements or hope or gift we present, they could become hard-headed and closed mind about it. Perhaps knowing their kind of character is the thing that have disturbed me the most and gave me worry. Perhaps the feeling that these kind of people will never be able to receive the Gift of salvation at all. But it hits me! I knew a man from the social network "Christianster.com" who is now serving God. I may not know him personally but as far as I remember he declared that he was once one of them who never believed in God. And, because of that I could rest my heart and mind, that even they can be changed once they get to know Who God really is in their lives.

Far more than these, the life we live as Christians is indeed strong evidence we could offer. As always, our lives is the greatest message we could ever share. People look at us, observe us and would try to test us. Therefore, the call for Christians to glorify and magnify God through their lives is at its peak. Having been reading a devotional book testifying the lives of different Christians and how God worked in their lives, truly it is very inspiring. But it is also a challenge, for we need these men and women of character, people who will like a light, shine, so that others may see Christ in us.

Agos ...... an old Tagalog Christian song

Aw.... I miss this song... the song kinda different from the original song I heard.... I remember still manong Jephun sung this in the AFC and liked it very much.... guitar songs I wish i could play.... ^^ and of course playing it while singing it... :)





Agos
By Isagani Licerio
Composed by Isagani Licerio
Album Papuri 1

Agos ng tubig sa batis ay lumalagaslas
Sa mga bato sa tabi ito'y humahampas
Batis na walang tigil sa pag-agos
Na kung saan marami ang nabubuhay
Marami ring namamatay

Ang buhay ng mga tao dito sa mundo
Ay tulad ng isang batis
Umaagos nang kay bilis
Mahirap man kung iisipin
Ngunit kung iyong iibigin
Batis man sa agos mo
Kay tuwang namamasdan

Koro

Agos ng batis at buhay ng tao
Tumatakbong sabay ito sa dagat
Na ang wakas ang tungo
Ang buhay mo sa Diyos nanggagaling
Sa Diyos mo rin itagubilin
Gamitin mong pag-papala
Sa buhay ng iyong kapwa

Reading the Verses

For months I have been reading a devotional book entitled “From this Verse” by Robert J. Morgan, and I can explicitly say “This book is worth reading!” At some point, I may not relatively relate but reading about the lives of people who have given their lives to God made me to reflect on the unexplainable, mysterious and inspiring work of God in the lives of them who have committed their lives to Him.

The book contains verses that have greatly affected or perhaps made a great impact in the life of an individual Christian and most likely made an unforgettable event in their lives, as well as to those that surrounds them. Those verses perhaps made a change in one’s life, proved God’s faithfulness and goodness, entails God’s magnificent and glorious omnipotence, wisdom and strength; Verses that have truly become a part of the their life.

As such as I have read and still reading, it continues to hit me with the question: “Does these verses continue to be a blessing and a powerful life-changing verse in these times?” Considering what is happening these days, where hope seems to be robbed my many and disappointments rule the mind of God’s people, how indeed shall these verses continue to build Christians up? But truthfully, it is all by Faith.

Needlessly not much to say, but I hope these verses indeed continue to be a blessing and a challenge for me. To keep on the Faith and firmly stand on the Word of God, as we were taught and trained by men and women and who firstly gave their lives to Christ.

Cantata 2010 practice ^^

Pasensya wala na ako masulat... hihihi! video nalan muna... ahay.... :)