My Journal

After the Dr. Tong recent rally. I have this in my meditation. A prayer.

I pray that God will instill upon me, something he did not for many of those around Dr. Tong. That is, a heart that love sinners.

Amen.

They are committed, they maybe loyal, they talk about morality, they may even preach to the crowd, but they would never give sinners the benefit of the doubt in order to personally reach out to them, actively.

As my Lord has with the Samaritans and Children and all sinners of the world, may I be given the love to do likewise.

Today marks the end of the NYC rally for this year. Perhaps he would come again in 2, 3 years. I sensed an unlikely chance of talking to him in person again, hence I thanked him today for coming to NYC after CCCNY service where he preached and took a photo with him. The only photo I have ever taken with him without a crowd.

I may try to visit the Columbia University fellowship, since they collaborated with the STEMI ministry to host the seminar talk on Thursday. Venue: Hamilton Hall 304, 7:30PM every Friday. ccbsg.org

During CCCNY service, Pak Tong mentioned that he did not like the song "I love to Tell the Story" by A. Catherine Hankey. Unlike the Chinese translation, the song in English does not give the content of what this "story" is all about. I may have noted it before, but it is true. Good for the Chinese then.

Listening to Pak Tong's sermon is always very inspiring and persuasive in indulging myself in the ministry of the Lord. Talking to him, even if it's short, is also encouraging.