A funeral, a sharing, a bucket of tears

Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior,
  
who daily bears our burdens. – Psalm 68:19

Just home from a colleague’s grandma funeral. Overwhelmed.

It was such a powerful sharing. Tears welled my eyes and then I couldn't stop crying. This colleague of mine came from a broken home. As the only man in the house, he struggled to take care of his divorced grandparents, mummy and younger sister. Later in life, he came to know God. He then has brought his family to Christ too. At the funeral, he shared about how his granny took care of him when he was young. When he grew older, he secretly wished that his granny could die early, so to take away his family’s burden. He then regretted to have this thought, repented, turned to God and continued to take care of his grandparents. He also shared that his family has many broken bondages, but now because they came to know God, all these broken bondages will stop at his generation. This is such a powerful message. At the funeral, in front of so many familiar and unfamiliar faces, he proclaimed God’s sovereign power and declared his love for his mother. He told his mum that he really loves her and he has never regret giving half of his salary to her monthly.

His testimony really touches me. Before reaching the funeral, I was telling the English HOD my problem, about how I struggle to visit polyclinic one week and the prison another. I felt tired and stressed. I wanted to give up.  And then this sharing came along, about taking care of our family members before regretting not doing so; about God will fix broken bondages and bring hope to our lives. The thought of my mum leaving early has never crossed my mind, but the thought of leaving this house was in me for many years. I knew this is my burden that God has placed in my life, but I am not happy. I mean, who on earth will think that carrying a burden is a happy thing?

I guess at the end of the day. There’re many burdens which each of us carry. No matter what, God will bring us through.

Oh there was another amazing part to this story. His grandparents were divorced and separate for many years. Yet both passed away, 24 hours apart. Tomorrow, they will be placed side by side at the funeral. Isn’t God amazing. God says, 上帝结合的，人不能分开。 It’s indeed true. I guess, it’s a sign that all broken bondages will be healed.

Amen. Thank you this brother of Christ for this great sharing tonight. I don’t really know you, but you are a man of great faith!