In 4 days time, I will be flying off to a land geographically not very far off from Singapore but I would say, mentally, almost in another world. It is the land of oil and golden toilet bowls... Brunei.
The purpose of this trip is to go for a training in the jungles of Brunei. The details of my training are classified so I can't tell you all about it but there is only one thing I can tell all of you, it is going to be tough. In fact, it could be the toughest part of my life yet. The challenges and the discomfort I would go through during this course would be one of a mega magnitude. For once in my life, I would be put into an environment unfamiliar to me. One which is harsh and tiring. I would be physically and mentally tested during this whole course, and it is really the time I find the strength in me to push on.
The wait for the time to come is in itself agonising. The fact that you know you will be going through crap in a few days time is painful. Now I understand how Jesus felt a few days before His death. His knowledge of the torture He would be going through is agonising and it bothered Him a lot, just that He called out to God. Of course, my pain is uncomparable to what Jesus faced. In fact, it is minute and puny in comparison. Hai... it just goes to show how weak we are...
Nevertheless, I am prepared to go for this trip. The end result would be sweet I know. If nothing goes wrong, the end would be a very very enjoyable one. It could be the highest point of my time as a Cadet. Yet, my ultimate goal in this trip is not to achieve the requirements of this course. My ultimate aim in this trip is to put my faith into test, to test that I am able to stay strong and faithful to God in this whole trip. I will trust in Him in all situations and let His guiding hand lead me. I want to come out of this trip a stronger Christian than before. I negelected Him for too long and when I am alone in the forest all wet and dirty, what better way than talk to Abba Father? He cares, He warms, even when I am cold...
NS has thrown me many challenges within such a short span of time. I'll take them down one by one. I am ready, see you guys in 2 weeks time......
If one day you look back at what you've done in your life, what do you see?
If the next moment you are going to die......
If the next moment you'll never see your love ones again......
If the next moment you'll never be able to walk again......
If the next moment you'll never be able to see again......
If the next moment you don't have a job......
If the next moment you don't have money......
If the next moment you don't have time.......
If the next moment you'll never see her again......
If the next moment you'll never kiss her lips again......
If the next moment you'll never hold his warm hands again.......
If the next moment you'll never be able to look into his eyes again......
If
the
next
moment......
Wait no longer. Treasure what you have and the people around you, because you'll never know... the next moment.