One week to the end of the year, and today is the traditional date for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Looking back the year is made easier with Facebook, I scrolled my Timeline all the way back, and there you have it, basically all my social life is there. Well, there is still a part of who I am that is not shown there, the inner world of my thoughts, and I find comfort in that. You still have to make an effort to know me, in order to truly know me.
2014, I was reaffirmed of my place here in Perth, to continue to serve in Passion 4 Jesus ministry until further notice. I was unsure, or more accurate to say, I can't seem to see how my future will go with my current path. I felt like I need to accelerate things, to earn big bucks and get married. But, I know I shouldn't make that my priority, and I am comforted by the encouragement from God Himself and through mentors and leaders who talked about this with me.
2014, I met a lot of new friends, and also sent away a lot of good friends. Some of the friends going away because there is a plan away, or some there is no plan to stay. So, I slowly learn to appreciate the times I have with my friends, and also learn to keep in touch although they are not here physically.
2014, I got my PR status in Australia, and am also given a contracted position in my first architecture firm. There are still a lot to learn, but I also know I have learnt a lot since I first started out in the company.
2014, I was shocked by the tragedies of both Malaysian Airline flights, and by the cruelties committed by ISIS. These, together with the more recent Sydney Lindt Cafe siege by a lone terrorist, reminded me of how fragile my life is. I can be gone the next moment, so I should treasure this very moment.
This will not be the first year of changes. In fact, the only constant in life is change. I can only be sure that Jesus Christ is everlasting. That is one thing I know; that is one thing I hold on to; that is why I rebelled against just being busy in life; for my life, there is a purpose, the purpose that lies in God's plan.
And all these is made possible because of Jesus's birth into this world. He came, so we can have real peace. He fought the war against Devil, so we can be victorious in His grace. He died, so we are reconciled with God. He rose again, so we have hope. He left, so we truly have Immanuel - God with us.
