This week was filled with learning
about more amazing people in the past who were instrumental in
shaping Christianity throughout the history. With the heavy load of
biographies I have learned so many things. One of that is a quote
from John Wycliffe which resonated his whole life, “To be ignorant
of Scripture is to be ignorant of Christ”. Most people, if not all,
know about how John Wycliffe's life and passion were used by God so
that people of different ages could enjoy reading the Bible in
language they understood. We are all inspired of how he passionately
appealed to people in all walks of life that the Bible is and should
be our only source for the rule of Christian living. And of course
this week I have learned about John Calvin. I really admire this
person and uphold highly his teachings. Aside from the doctrines
that I've learned about him I also like what he said that, “As
God's creation, he was put to earth to glorify God”. I have
learned from his life that work is a calling from God, therefore, one
glorifies God in his work by working diligently and joyfully.
Lately, I have been experiencing
discomfort within me. I could feel it in my heart, a knocking
conscience. I have to admit that I have been feeding myself less of
God's word. For some reasons I allowed myself to wander away and get
occupied with many other insignificant things. I have distanced
myself from the bread that so satisfies. I still read my bible but
the passion towards understanding the applying it was different. I
know I have to go back to my old beautiful habit of spending time
reading and meditating God's word. This week I felt reminded of a
hunger I used to have and I long to be in that depth of communion
once more. That's what I have reflected from Wycliffe's. As for my
realization in the life of Calvin, I have come to evaluate my heart
towards work. And I am thankful that I am working for people who
makes me feel happy with my work. Indeed, serving God is done through
faithfully doing my task and doing it with a cheerful countenance.
So how do I apply these wonderful
lessons that I have acquired? Thankfully, I am now gearing toward
faithfully reading and meditating God's word. I am back to my regular
quite time. I feel so good about it because God is refreshing my
hunger for Him. I am hungry for the bread of life! And because work
is a calling from God, I will love my work in school and in ministry
even more. I will do my best quality work for the glory of God.
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