Discipline and Servanthood

I enjoy being able to just sit around and listen to the wealth of wisdom of the adults in their conversation. As they talked about the things they do and went through, the topic shifted to the military. They're not all Singaporeans, so I guess it's not just us that talk about NS? Hahaa.

The key thing was servant leadership and how it inspires the men to serve the commander. But how often is that practiced even in the cooperate world, let alone uniform groups? You know how leadership works in this world. Authority is not earned by respect, but by fear.

Which leads me to another thought. Discipline is part and parcel of our lives. Spending time with Father, reading and studying His Word, watching our own thought patterns and actions and steering them to be more and more like His aren't simple matters. They require discipline. When the enemy attacks, is our training enough to help us overcome or will we fall? Our Father helps, that's true, but we still need to play our part.

To my brothers back at home in Bethany:

I'm glad Amos has taken the step to lead a group and Larry has willingly joined the comm. All of us however has a role to play in the family and that is why each of us has to step up and take the lead when there's a need. Our sisters have been doing most of the work and they are doing a good job, but I'm sure they would like to see you guys come up as well. Don't be afraid that you aren't able to do it or that there are better people for the job. What is needed is a willing person. Nothing kills the man in you like passiveness.

Take your faith seriously. It doesn't matter where you stand now as long as you are willing to move on. Start serving and you'll be surprise how much you can grow. Watch what you do cause people are looking at you. No matter your age (unless you're an infant), there are people younger and they will be looking at you (yes, I'm talking to you who think you're to young to be leaders). No matter what, you're a leader in some way. Our uncles, we need more than just your advise on how to do things. Sometimes, we need you to show us. And don't forget, your sons are looking at you too.

Amos, watch your group. Especially those who have not had a father to look up to. This may be stressful to you, but you're the father in those cases. Always lead them back to the Father and do your best to care for them. You're already doing a good job, keep at it. Watch the amount of things you take up and don't overload yourself. Remember to study as well, that is your testimony as a student. Start training someone to assist you.

Ben, train up people to have the commitment and discipline you have each Sunday morning. Build a team to lighten your load. Glad you got Amos and Kevin Ku to help.

Kelvin, Samuel, Qing Long, Jason, you guys are ready. Keep growing and always be ready to give what you can. There is no such thing as 'not good enough' with the Father if you give off your best. And there is no such thing as a perfect servant. I have tonnes of flaws if you guys haven't noticed.

That was longer than I intended it to be, Letter to Bethany? Hahaa.

Uncle Mark or David or anyone, if there's anything that is wrong in anyway, please tell me.

China sun for Jason :p

There weren't stars in the night sky in China though, kind of disappointing...