Last night, I was watching a Korean Drama and one of the scene touches me a lot.
It was when the daddy gave away her daughter during her wedding and the speech he made.
In that speech, he affirmed her daughter on the hardship she went through over the years. As she was born on the day her brother got lost, she was vilified (unfairly but understandably) and never received the affection from her family through her growing up years.
However the woman (Fang Yashu) went on to live her life simply, faithfully and without any bitterness or complaints.
As the dad spoke on, the scenes of her life flashed by ( of Yashu diligently at work, hugging her less than loving mom etc.. ) and finally with the dad exhorting “ Yashu, daddy loves you. Love bravely and let others love you bravely”
Suddenly I thought about this is how Jesus wants us to life our live also. In this world where we often struggle with perceived and actual unfairness, lack of attention, hardship…. God wants us to keep ploughing on with humility and a simple heart, instead of fighting for our rights. Our reward may not come in this lifetime, but when we see Jesus face to face.
Just like how the daddy said it “ Yashu, daddy loves you” Jesus longs to say the same words to us also… and I know these are very the words I long to hear from God.
…And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away... 1 Peter 5:4
It was when the daddy gave away her daughter during her wedding and the speech he made.
In that speech, he affirmed her daughter on the hardship she went through over the years. As she was born on the day her brother got lost, she was vilified (unfairly but understandably) and never received the affection from her family through her growing up years.
However the woman (Fang Yashu) went on to live her life simply, faithfully and without any bitterness or complaints.
As the dad spoke on, the scenes of her life flashed by ( of Yashu diligently at work, hugging her less than loving mom etc.. ) and finally with the dad exhorting “ Yashu, daddy loves you. Love bravely and let others love you bravely”
Suddenly I thought about this is how Jesus wants us to life our live also. In this world where we often struggle with perceived and actual unfairness, lack of attention, hardship…. God wants us to keep ploughing on with humility and a simple heart, instead of fighting for our rights. Our reward may not come in this lifetime, but when we see Jesus face to face.
Just like how the daddy said it “ Yashu, daddy loves you” Jesus longs to say the same words to us also… and I know these are very the words I long to hear from God.
…And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away... 1 Peter 5:4
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