Attention!

I am not a perfect Christian. No one is. I am not that ideal person that goes to the church, is attentive throughout the Sunday service, and consciously applies what I learn from the Bible. I do one, or some of those mentioned, and sometimes (or oftentimes) I fail to.

This particular continuation of my "Bible Time" series is written in a bit different manner today, due to a reason I am not proud of. Earlier this morning, I was not that focused on the Pastor's preaching. I can't confidently share in a detailed way what was preached earlier because I am aware I was not on full-attention mode. Until now, I still feel kinda guilty. Like sis, you don't go to church merely just to chat with friends, nor just a date with your lover, or whatever. We all know the purpose so I think I won't have to go in details about it. It's self-explanatory.

I always feel guilty. As someone who has been a Born Again Christian for many years now, I am not new anymore to what's right and what's not. I know what are the deeds that go against God's will, and I am aware of how I should act to this title, being a follower of Christ.

For some reason, my younger brother and I were distracted because we were discreetly talking about random stuff from time to time, while, take note, the Pastor is currently speaking in front. We were in the back row, as where we've always been. And then there's my cellphone. We opened different apps within that short period of time, to check unecessary whatevers, I don't know.

I did not share this all openly because I am proud. I know what I did is wrong, and definitely should not happen again. I still managed to get some important parts and subtopics of today's message, but it won't change the fact that I was not focused. It's also an outright disrespect to whoever is speaking, and of course, to God.

So, saying all of these until now, may I gently remind all of us to always be attentive whenever we attend the church worship service. It's also for us, to understand and get to know our God more through the people he used as instruments to help us. It is also our sign of respect and a form of worship to our Lord. He did not even require us to attend gatherings every single day, just a day is enough, I believe we can give it to Him. And by that, I mean, not just being physically present in the church, but also spiritually, mentally, and emotionally present. Because what's the use of sitting for hours in that church if we're just thinking of other things, anyway? Might as well just stay at home. Which is not good, of course.

Actually, in some parts of the world, people don't have the freedom to share and receive God's word. Fellowships, and gatherings are even done in secret, for being caught would mean a grave punishment, or even death. I am blessed enough that I live in a country where dofferent major religious beliefs are respected, yet, I seem to take it for granted. This blog of mine is a reminder to me from now on.

Now, with the best that I can, let me still give a brief sharing of what is the message about for this Sunday.

2 Pet. 3:1-7

When Jesus Christ comes back, for sure, no one knows. It's like death—it's something that will surely come, but we just don't know when. While the best that we can do is to wait, it is also our chance to live everyday according to God's will. So when that time finally comes, we won't have any regrets, and we can be confident that we'll be listed into the Book of Life, and be with God in His kingdom.

There will be people, however, (often non-believers, and sometimes, even believers already, yes) that will distract us from this, like how I shared in the earlier parts of this blog, just in a different context.

• They prefer sin to salvation.

Of course, naturally, a person wants absolute freedom than being restricted by rules, or guidelines to live life. What pleasures the flesh, matters more than the life that will follow after death. As weak humans, we are/were all like that. I myself was like that, too, until I discovered God's word. I still struggle to live as that ideal child of God, I admit, vut I know I am never the same as before.

• They prefer question to confidence.

Though others just don't care about our aspirations as Christians, some go out of their way and find fun in mocking us. Saying insulting things to us, to make us doubt what's said in the Bible. We experience it right now, like how it was reminded to the apostles in advance.

• They prefer argument to anticipation.

There are also lots of debates and arguments unintentionally, and purposely brought up regarding this. This way of challenging the truth is indeed a genius way to confuse our faith. This person has a point, what assurance do I really have that Jesus will come back? Is this waiting really worth it? Am I really doing the right thing, or just pursuing nothing after all? Thoughts like these.

In the end, the choice solely depends on us. Whether to hold on to the promise, aspire to be a good child of God in words and in actions, and wait patiently and faithfully. Or to be on the other side, three instances of which are mentioned in the sub-topics above.

We can always chose to do what we want. Because we are not robots, and we are gifted free will. One thing's for sure though, every action and choice have their corresponding consequences. Whatever decision we'll make, let's not forget that we own accountability to all of it.

I hope that through this sharing, I was able to impart something for you. Have a blessed work week again for tomorrow, and my God bless us with amazing thinga tomorrow.

Until Next Time!

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