Monday
January 2, 2006
DARK LIGHT

*Read 2 Corinthians 3:5-18*

2 Corinthians 3:10 --- Even what was made glorious had no glory in this respect, because of the glory that excels.

In some ways the Mosaic law is to the Christian what a crutch is to an athlete. It is good when needed and used properly. But a crutch cannot be employed to win a 100-yard dash, not can leaning on a system of legal statements ever bring us spiritual victory.

Paul emphasized the diminishing splendor of the Old Testament law by comparing it to the surpassing glory of life and liberty in the Spirit. Referring to Moses’ shining face after he had been given the Ten Commandments, the apostle likened the fading brightness of his countenance to the temporary and incomplete nature of the Sinai disclosures he had received. The people of Israel would soon discover that God’s message from the mount was also the standard by which they would be condemned.

Where the Holy Spirit reigns, however, there is abundant grace, and its splendor far exceeds that of the law. Imagine lighting a match in a completely dark place. The sudden burst of flame provides an impressive display of light. But if you struck a match in the presence of the noonday sun, its flickering rays would seem insignificant.

The commandments were demanding and ultimately they condemned; but life in the Spirit brings the experience of God’s transforming power into our heart.
-Mart De Haan-

The Law in itself is pure and good
And shows to us which way is right,
But grace has a glory that excels,
Flooding our faith with Christ’s true light
-Bosch-

*The Diminishing splendor of the law is no match for the glory of God’s grace.*

Sunday
January 1, 2006
INTO THE UNKNOWN

*Read Hebrews 11:8-16*

Hebrew 11:8 --- By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called...And he went out, not knowing where he was going.

One of the greatest obstacles we face in following Christ is fear of the unknown. We yearn to know in advance the outcome of our obedience and where He is taking us, yet we are given only the assurance that He is with us and that He is in charge. And with that, we venture into the unknown with Him.

Abraham modeled the response of a person who is willing to walk with God into an uncertain future. “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going” (Hebrews 11:8).

Abraham knew that God had called him and had given him a promise---and that was enough. He was willing to entrust his future to the Lord.

We may do the same by trusting our Lord for the future and stepping out in faith. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, may this pray of faith and anticipation be yours:

O Lord God, who has called us, Your servants,
To ventures of which we cannot see the ending,
By paths as yet untrodden,
And through perils unknown,
Give us faith to go out with good courage,
Not knowing where we go
But only that Your hand is leading us
And your love is supporting us. Amen.
-David McCasland-

*Venture into the unknown with faith in God.*

Well,Final Examination has been started since last Thursday.
Yeah, You're right.
I got a Physics Exam. It was difficult, but never mind, I do not really expect to get good grade for this exam. Hahaha just kidding, of couse I do.

On Sunday, I'm going to have RELP 376 Christian Music and Worship exam at 8 am. Early in the morning? On Sunday? Yeah, you're right. Can you believe that the exam is gonna be on Sunday?

On Tuesday, I'm going to have BIOL 151 General Biology I exam at 1 pm. This subject is an important subject because it maked my CGPA high or low, so I guess I have to spend more time to study this subject. It has 23 chapters and I'm not sure which chapter I have to study because it sounds, I don't know...

On Thursday, I'm gonna have presentation for Careers in Biology. I have no idea what I'm going to say because it has so many material to talk about.

But for sure, the exam week is a dead week.

So, wish you luck for those who are my readers.

God Bless...

Study hard!!!

You Fail,

You Die.

Yeah babe, akhirnya gw bisa pergi ke camp bareng bareng ma Sara dan Sendy.

Oh iya tanggal 12 December, gw bakalan ada presentation.
Aduh nervous nih...
Seandainya gw bisa berubah dan bisa menjadi profesional gitu deh...

Jadi bisa pergi deh besok jam 8 am.

Gw bakalan kangen ma #8. Selain itu, gw tambah dekat ma #8. Setiap hari gw selalu ngobrol ma dia. Gw tambah senang setiap hari...

#23 hanya bikin gw nervous, dan selalu blushing.

Tapi ga apa2, I enjoy it...

Ada Co Thai, gw suka ngeliat dia karena dia imut.

Well, talk to you later again.

Dear Riani,

Happy B'day ya...!!!

Well, today nothing is special.
Hm...Hm...Hm...
Actually I have one, but I don't wanna tell here because I'm afraid that he will know who I'm talking about.
After finished doing my reading report, I decided to go to Muak Lek, but unfortunately I couldn't go there because there was no motor bike.

Before going back to the dorm, I met him.
I was so happy and excited because such a long time I didn't talk to him.
I really miss him. Miss him so much.
I just knew that this is the feeling when I'm in love. I become an IDIOT.
No wonder I get more pimples.
Stupid.
I shouldn't think of him everyday.
But I just cannot stop thinking about him because I meet him everyday.

I like the way he gave me a surprise on my b'day.
He was so sweet.
I should thank him earlier but I forgot.
Well, anyway, it was ok to him.

I love him more and more everyday.

But,

I'm afraid to love him because I don't wanna get hurt.

I should forget him but when I tell my friends about my case, they advise me to keep this feeling even though I feel that this is impossible. I know he will never love me. They said,"Who knows?"

The sad thing is I know his cruch. Isn't it sad?

I just don't know how to control my feeling. I might know how to cover this idiot feeling, but I just don't know how to control it. When I look at him, my blood and heart become excited and I just can't stop blushing. Man, it happens spontaneously. I just can't tell my friends who he is because I consider it as my own secret that no other living organism can know this secret.

I enjoy watching him, especially when he is talking and smilling. I like his eyes. Well, they are not like what I expect but they are ok. Anyway, he has talents that I don't have. I really admire him so much.

I wish I could be a special person in his life.
But, I'm not God who can do that.
I just can plan and expect, but I can't change the situation.
Like what I say that it is impossible.

But everything to God I pray.
Surrender all to Jesus.

Thank You Lord for letting me to have this feeling.
At least I know how to love someone.

Amen.

To Togar Yohanes Sianturi

Selamat Ulang Tahun ya...

Semoga lu tambah lurus aja...Lurus itunya, lurus rambutnya, lurus jalannya, lurus rencananya, dan lurus giginya.

Tuhan Memberkati...

Take care
Sondang Sinambela

Well, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, I always spend my time with some goblok friends. Taking pictures, making videos, and telling stupid stories are included in this bloody dates. Sometimes, we go shopping then after that we spent our quality time together in the meeting room. Well, during that time, we sometimes make blair witch projects, to improve our filming skills. Well, sometimes, other people join us to make the videos, just say Frendy, Rj, Sara, and some other people who haven't been listed yet (it is not closed for those who want to join, you have a chance, but do not forget to register).

My life becomes colorful. Yeah You're Right. Whatever...

Well, such a long day becuase I had to spend more time for my Physics test. It was started at 4:30, and I was done at 6 pm and I went to cafe after that. It looked wierd when I saw the cafe light from outside. Then I went in but I felt so wierd, at 6:30 pm I was in cafe. Extraordinary.

Tired...

I didn't go to SC meeting, sorry for that...but then I had a practice, physics practice in the auditorium. It was wonderful because I felt like I was an important person last night. But that night was so short. Never mind, my will cannot be done at that night. I wish it could.

I made another goblok movie, my subjetcs were Sara and Vivian. Well, they enjoy filming. Hahaha, Sara was influenced by the power of Sondang. And later she was freaked out by the goblok of Vivian. Well, unfortunately, the other goblok was practicing with his bla bla bla. Never mind, he is not definately mine. I know I'm selfish, and I know I have to share.

Sorry ya sayang, I still love me anyway, nothing compared to you. eeeEEEEeee, piukkkkkkkkkkkkkkk...

I got some pictures that I like, I love Vivian's laptop. It has many of his pictures, but well what can I say. I don't wanna tell anyone who I like until Jesus comes, I try...Obviously none knows who I like, but they try to predict and guess...They are goblok, because guessing or whatever is just useless.

Only my God knows who I like.

Thank you God, for giving me a chance to love someone in MC.