As most of you may know, I attended a Leadership Mobilization Training. The venue was in Bolinao, Pangasinan, and we had to leave Baguio at around 4:40am. Take note, Typhoon Juan had only barely left the Northern Philippine region, and so during the entire bus ride we experienced drizzles to lashing rain. But before the rain lashes, there were the thunder and lightning.
We were driving with the solid mountain wall on our left side of the road. On our right side of the road is the edge of the cliff -- a sheer, long drop. Without any light, the right side of the road was a big black nothing. But then came the rumbling roar of the thunder -- and then the glorious crack and flash of lightning. And for a split second, a portion of the cliff and mountain side was illuminated. It was a magnificent sight -- every crevice, tree, and rock exposed. And then it was dark again.
For an hour, the lightning flashes came and went, and I excitedly awaited each flash.
I believe that a person, a human being, is a complex creation, full of mystery, and getting to know a person - really getting to know them completely - is a task that requires much patience and, I believe, divine intervention. And over the years I have come to the definite conclusion that truly learning about a person is next to impossible. Only the Creator can truly know each of His creation.
And so when it comes to trying to learn about a person, we are left groping in the dark with only our imaginations and ideas to satisfy ourselves with. But thank the Maker, we are given intermittent flashes of who each person really is. Short flashes they are, but very revealing. You would have had to be paying attention, because if you hadn't, you would have missed your chance. And there is no knowing when the next flash will come.
Last Tuesday, at our Core meeting in Figaro, I felt that God had given me illuminating flashes of each Core member's life. I almost missed them, these glorious flashes. Thankfully, I was nudged to keeping my eyes open to these flashes which gave me glimpses of who each of us really is.
I marveled at everything you shared. I rejoiced at your victories and triumphs. I was in awe of your many spiritual and wise insights. And my heart ached for your struggles.
Indeed, they were but glimpses, but glorious glimpses they were.
I shall keep my eyes open for more of these flashes. In case it still isn't obvious, let me tell you -- I love you guys. I really, really do.
"By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love on another." John 13:35
And so when it comes to trying to learn about a person, we are left groping in the dark with only our imaginations and ideas to satisfy ourselves with. But thank the Maker, we are given intermittent flashes of who each person really is. Short flashes they are, but very revealing. You would have had to be paying attention, because if you hadn't, you would have missed your chance. And there is no knowing when the next flash will come.
Last Tuesday, at our Core meeting in Figaro, I felt that God had given me illuminating flashes of each Core member's life. I almost missed them, these glorious flashes. Thankfully, I was nudged to keeping my eyes open to these flashes which gave me glimpses of who each of us really is.
I marveled at everything you shared. I rejoiced at your victories and triumphs. I was in awe of your many spiritual and wise insights. And my heart ached for your struggles.
Indeed, they were but glimpses, but glorious glimpses they were.
I shall keep my eyes open for more of these flashes. In case it still isn't obvious, let me tell you -- I love you guys. I really, really do.
"By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love on another." John 13:35
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