How we need to respond ...

Yesterday, the headlines in our local newspaper is that 3 churches have been attacked by molotov cocktail and one of the churches have been torched as a result. Read here for details.
As i won't be repeating the facts here and that's not the reason of this post.

But this post is really about how I think we need to respond to it ... and i'm glad the Pastor of the church that was torced responded the way i thought is biblical and right. Read the article entitled "Leaders of Metro Tabernacle Church forgive attackers"

I'm so proud of the leaders and proud to be a Christian when i read that. Indeed, it's a time to allow the core of Christianity stands up - Love and Forgiveness. And pray for our nation. The whole nation is watching the reaction and response of the church - this is the opportunity to show how Christ is really like.

Reminded me of my devotion few days ago - Matt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

There's a difference between peace-keepers and peace-makers, although it looks and sounds almost the same. But it's a whole lot of difference. Peace-keepers merely keeps the peace, protect the turf, tolerate ... i dont' cross your line, you don't cross mine. But Peace-makers, actually make the effort, and risks the shame, the consequences, the discomfort, the mockery to reach out to the other side and bring reconciliation thought love, kindness and forgiveness. To make peace. To play an active part in bringing peace to a disorder.

That's what we are called to do - as sons and daughters of God. Peacemakers. Loving our 'enemies' so called. (matt 5:44).

In our Team meet today, we prayed for our nation, for the churches and for our neighbours. I hope we all do the same.