S :
Matthew 4:12-16 NASB
Now when Jesus heard that John had been taken into custody, He withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth, He came and settled in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet: "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali , By the way of the sea , beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles - "The people who were sitting in darkness saw a great Light , And those who were sitting in the land and shadow of death , Upon them a Light dawned ."
O :
This is the account of the Lord's journey immediately after He overcame the devil's temptation.
He came into Galilee and dwelt in Capernaum, in regions of Zebulun and Naphtali. ( verse 15)
Jesus brought light to the city for those who are sitting in darkness.
Those who are without Christ, are in the dark. They were sitting in this condition, a contented posture; they chose it rather than light; they were willingly ignorant. When the gospel comes, light comes; when it comes to any place, when it comes to any soul, it makes day there.
( verse 16 )
That He came to fulfill of what Isaiah had prophesied.
Isaiah 9:1-2 NASB
But there will be no more gloom for her who was in anguish; in earlier times He treated the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali with contempt, but later on He shall make it glorious, by the way of the sea, on the other side of Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles. The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, The light will shine on them.
A :
Before when I was a Christian, I was a Taoism who worship idols.
And I was born in a Catholic hospital
( Mount Alvernia )
And attend to Catholic schools.
1) St. Paul church ( kindergarten )
That was the first time where and when I knew who is Christ Jesus, but not exactly know what He has done for me.
2) Holy Innocents' Primary School
I join Catholicism to know more about Jesus. I knew that stories about Jesus, how He was crucified and How He came back alive.
I started praying and my heart tells me that Jesus Christ is the true God.
Even though at that time I prayed to Jesus, mother Mary and Idols for my examinations.
I seems to trust Him more than the idol I worship at home and in the temple.
P.s my Father is a Taoism medium
I still can remember the Rosary that my school taught me. But one of them is to pray to mother Mary. I mean she's not God and she's just like a vessel to give birth to Jesus Christ. So when the whole school starts to chant the Rosary, I just say it out like oral without praying with my heart.
Now I know that Jesus Christ is only true God. And only to worship Him. And to pray to Him only.
3) Holy Innocents' High School
This is the moment, my school teacher who is a Christian started to preaching to us.
I started believing and wanted to know more about Him.
Then at the start of my poly life, my another school teacher brought me to Christ.
This is where my life changed.
Jesus brought light into my life.
Before when I was a Christian, I was sitting in the darkness.
Finding my true identity.
I was broken, hurt, rejected . . .
But Jesus came in and cast out all the darkness in me.
I saw light.
I knew Jesus long ago but I didn't know He was that powerful.
Now, I know that Jesus is a strong beautiful light that cast out all darkness and evil.
I have decided to follow Jesus and no turning back.
On 8 March 2014, I was baptized.
After when I was baptized, many things started to happen in fact bad things.
But I know, I know that God is putting this bad things to help me to grow.
Devil is trying to pull me away from God.
I know Jesus is always there for me even these bad stuffs happen to my life.
I have to have faith in Him, Knowing that He would take control of my life.
He is always there for me.
I lean not to my own understanding but to lean on Him.
Jesus is the light, my saviour, my king, my Lord, my God.
I am so thankful that I really know Him, what He had done for me at the cross.
He brought light to my world.
1 John 1:5, 7 NASB
This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
Psalms 27:1 NASB
The L ord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?
These verse that Has comfort me that Jesus will always always be my light and be there for me.
P :
Dear heavenly Father,
Thank You for sending Jesus to my life when I was young. Thank You Lord for letting me to see that Jesus is my light and my saviour.
Father, I now give You all my worries, my trouble, my darkness to You.
Help me.
I am willing but help my unwillingness.
Thank You Lord.
In the name of Jesus,
AMEN !
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