Reflection # 6

        I really can't believe during the time of reformation movement that caused many people dying and were killed brutally just to gain power and their other motives. Last Wednesday in the discussion it gives me a clear understanding and be able to think deeply and ask myself, “what if this situation will happen again in my time, what should I do as a christian?” I've learned that truly nothing happens by accident but everything occurs for a purpose. God allowed it to happen for us to learn and to be open minded that we are Christ ambassadors and we are to conquer for greater is He that is in us, we are not a loser. It hurts me because they don't even mind how many people they killed that was not supposed to do by their own hands. Another lesson I've learned that is that only God can judged and punished people though it is very hurtful to know what happen during that time. God is so merciful that He don't struck those people who touch lives of His people but rather He gives grace. Still God is the One who in control of everything even in a worst situation.

        Upon knowing this history in the church I am encourage to study more about the history and to know more about the facts in Christianity so that I can share it with my fellow believers who does not know these information. It motivates me to do something and to pray for those people who are demonstrating love of God courageously. It strengthens my faith and inspires me to be ready and be able to help believers who are not grounded well by the truths. I was reminded that "Do not repay anyone evil for evil" (Romans 12:17)  and "Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath"  (Romans 12:19) but instead be good and compassionate that these people need the Lord. As a believer I should continue to proclaim the love of God even in risking my life.

        It inspires me to be more understanding and must have the attitude of forgiving to those people who did something to me or to my love ones. I need to trust God everyday of my journey in life in my ups and down times. It cheer me to read God's word in order to have an intimate relationship with the Father so that when circumstances strikes me I will not be easily fall but rather get up and kneel down on my knees to exercise my reliance to God and apply principles for living. I should have a right thinking in a broken world. I will continue to focus on God though life's storms may hit me but I must continue to surrender everything to God even my life.