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Reflection on Christ Being Our Light

Karen Cheng — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:03:22 +0000

2 Corinthians 4-6

“…the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God… For God, who said,’let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”

The gospel is the light to a human darkened soul. The very proclaimation that “arise, shine for your light has come” in the Old Testiment, or “because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” in Luke, the importance of light coming into this world is repeatedly declared throughout the Bible. Light is found when there is no darkness, no hideness, no sinfulness; and to the degree there is true purity, there is true light. Thus there is only one possible purest light, in the man Jesus. He is the gospel. He is the light. He declared that He is the light of the world.

Here in 1 Corinthians 4, once again, He being the light is stated. ”The light of the gospel the glory of Christ” – what a statement. To make it even plainly, clearly, it follows, ” Who is the image of God.” We know from Hebrews that Jesus is the very representative of the Father. He bears the exact image of God. The light of the gospel is in Christ. His glory, or His beauty is in refelcting the likeness of the Father, the exact reflection of Father – His love, kindness, wisdom, leadership, purity, beauty, righteousness, full of grace and truth. There is absolutely no darkness in the Father. There is only pure brilliance and clarity. Thus this is what the Son is like.

The same God who said in Gen. 1, “let there be light”, the One created light out of darkness is the same one who creates light out of our darkness, which our soul is the most darkened before we knew Christ. He “let light shine out of darkness” by making His light (His Son) shine in our hearts and through Holy Spirit, give us the light (understanding) of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

The work of Holy Spirit, which is to contineously reveal the knowledge of the Son of God will thus be leading us into the glorious understanding of who God is, what God is like, how God thinks and why God works certain way. The spirit of revelation and wisdom will lead us into the incredible light of knowing the glory (beautiful heart) of God. How? Through giving us insight in the face of Jesus Christ – in ushering us in beholding this Man, looking inot His eyes, staring at the words proceeds from His mouth, watching Him, we gain understanding of His glory.

思想愛

Karen Cheng — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:19:09 +0000

愛與恨大概是二個最強烈的極端恨在新聞常常見有時真希望電視及報紙能多報導愛

有愛就帶來盼望現代的青少年們會這麼不快樂大概因為生活周遭太多不愉快太多破碎也太少聽到温馨的話就像花要茁壯一定要温暖陽光青少年要我們温暖話語來鼓勵他們這段蛻變的過程常常我聽到都是抱怨青少年的不成熟啦脾氣大啦不聽話啦其實我常想温柔勝過暴怒緩和勝過大罵愛勝過生氣只是活出來真的不容易

若我常看到自己的不足及周圍人長久的包容不謙卑温和都不行在我成長的道路上有不少恩師及好友的鼓勵才有我今天的長大願我能作別人的好友及自己孩子的良師亦友讓我周圍的青少年經歷到人間有愛值得好好快樂的活

In the Middle of the NIght

Karen Cheng — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:38:11 +0000

Have’t been up in the middle of the night for a long time. Woke up from an intense dream and decided to get up and listen to some good teaching. So glad I decided to get up – I feel like I just won some precious price, with the extra three, four hours gained from getting up in the middle of the night.

While it’s early, very early in my side of the world, it’s already mid day for another part of the world. The technology has brought the whole world so much closer in a real way. I think about Israel at this moment, the sight, sound, people, and the land and think about the affection I felt when I was at that land. How I miss that place and one day will be back. I think also about Taiwan. Since this summer, Taiwan has once again become very dear and close to my heart. I miss the streets, noises, and the signature trademark of that big city of Taipei where I grew up. I look forward to going back one day and to experience that city again.

In the middle of the night, I pray for peace and blessings of the Lord on these two lands. May revival come quickly to the people and the society. May love abound and hope becomes the very spirit of the people of these two countries.

Returning to my learning now. Good morning to my world!

From Within

Karen Cheng — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:22:23 +0000

Happiness is to be with you.

To see even dimly Your eyes of love looking at me, that love burns like fire, goes through all the layers and goes straight into the deepest part of my soul and stirs such a holy passion to love You back – this is purity, love, and devotion that I have come to give you.

Come and waltz into my space, in a moment, twirl me into the place where You are, take me there, before Your throne where endless glory, beauty, love, life and light are the movement, sound and the air I can see and breath.

From deep within, I am longing for the One I love, and the One who loves me so profoundly. Draw me closer, draw me near, until I am where You are.

and Therefore

Karen Cheng — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:25:51 +0000

I write to find friends; I read to know I am not alone. I study to know I can still grow; I look to find treasure. I talk to be a voice; I listen to stay humble. I think because I am alive; I stop... Read full post »

感恩及感謝

Karen Cheng — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:49:36 +0000

感恩節快到了所以我開始和臉書上一些朋友留感謝詞

今年是特別的一年許多祝福是藉由朋友及小時候的同學帶來到我的生命中

有新科技發展出來現代化的連絡方式不單把人與人之間拉近了時間及空間也縮短距離從前要慢慢寫信或卡片現在噼㕷打字再加上臉書或電郵又快又直接真好!

Books

Karen Cheng — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:38:38 +0000

Been reading multiple books lately. Just finished a couple and attempting to finish another one. I picked up C. S. Lewis’ the Four Loves. Though so famous, I have never read through this beloved author’s books. However the other day I saw a quote by him and from that point on, I decide that I will read all his books before the end of next year. The quote that inspired me is, “I read to know that I am not alone.” Oh, how I find a confidant in that statement. I so wish I was born much earlier and had a chance to know Mr. Lewis in person. I have a feeling that he and I will enjoy a friendship/pen-pal-ship.

However, I am determined that I will still find a friend in his writings, much similar to finding a friend in all of Corrie ten Boom’s books. Well written books by intelligent authors will always lead a hungry soul to a place of understanding and enrichment. I hope one day I will write some books that will qualify as such.