Silent Witness

Philippians 1:21-27

21For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.

27Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel

Reflection of Bee:

To the born-again Christians, death is just like sleeping. We don't have to fear death. In fact, Paul said "to die is gain".

There were many times I too "desire to depart to be with Christ", just like how Paul felt. I wished I could leave this corruptible world and my corruptible body. In fact, yesterday I made a prayer to God during our Church Service to take me home to be with Him. I felt very tired living in this sinful world and I wished I can be in the presence of God all the days of my life. Yet I know, my life is not in my hand. God will decide when He wants to take me home. Meanwhile, when I am still living in this world I need to make my life counts.

Dear Lord,
I pray that You will take me home soon. Otherwise, show me how to be a channel of blessings to the people I have contact with. Guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, Oh Lord.
In Christ's name I pray. Amen.