I will say to the prisoners, ‘Come out in freedom,’
and to those in darkness, ‘Come into the light.’
They will be my sheep, grazing in green pastures
and on hills that were previously bare.
They will neither hunger nor thirst.
The searing sun will not reach them anymore.
For the LORD in his mercy will lead them;
he will lead them beside cool waters.
~ Isaiah 49:9-10 (NLT)  

Friday, June 13, 2008

0153. 40 Years

I went to The King's Singers concert last night. I had their collection CD last year through someone else. Their songs are from classical to pop. Their voices are nice. So I didn't want to miss their concerts in Taipei this year! They have two concerts in Taipei this year, with different songs. I want to attend both but I have to give up the Jazz I want to hear since I have church meeting at same time. I am glad at least I still have a chance to watch live concert. Even though this is only pure human voices, they still have funny physical acts based on the songs they sang. Those acts made us laugh. They also surprise us by singing Chinese songs, though it is not completed understood what they are singing.

I notice that they are a 40-years-old vocal group while reading their story. This year happens to be their 40th year. Even thought they do have member change several times, but a 40-years-old pop group is very rare in the history. This reminds me that ShenKun Church just celebrated their 40th year and Grandma Taylor spent her 40th year in ShenKun as well. Moses' three 40 years also pop into my mind. I believe Moses' last 40 years and Grandma Taylor's 40 years are getting God's approval. Moses was very humble in his last 40 years, like a sheep-warrior. He was totally obedient to God, which is why he had a victorious life. Grandma Taylor gives her best time of life to God and faithfully stays in ShenKun 40 years. I believe those are make God smile.

The same 40 years but different rewards. Just what said in the "Purpose Driven Life", we must treat the days on earth is a guest so we will not too attach to whatever on earth. This is what I need to ponder on more deeply.

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