I am so grateful to have a chance to sit in Rosanna's study today. Her younger son (around early 20') was baptised in our church and stopped coming out to church for a short time. Unfortunately , he died last summer in the beach. Her elder son is in the single ministry. He invited his younger brother to come to church.
After her son died , she started to come to church . Bonnie has studied with her since last September. It is so inspiring to see her relying on God to overcome her pain. I need to treasure every single minute with my family and friends. Same as the song said"Don't love too late".
After talking to Bonnie about "what is the true wealth in our life?" I have received the following message from one of my lovely sister, Celia. Would love to share to you !
A dying businessman on his death bed called for the family:
Is mommy here?
Sweetheart, I’m here. Are all the children here? Yes, they all are here.
Where’s Danny – I’m here dad.
Where’s Stephen? I’m here dad.
Where’s Connie?– I’m here dad.
The dying dad says: Now if all of you are here, then, who’s taking care of my business?
Looks like the dying businessman is rich or is he?
The Richest Man in the valley.
A rich landowner named Carl often rode around his vast estate so he could congratulate himself on his great wealth. One day while riding around his estate on his favorite horse, he saw Hans, an old tenant farmer. Hans was sitting under a tree when Carl rode by. Hans said, ‘I was just thanking God for my food.’ Carl protested, ‘If that is all I had to eat, I wouldn’t feel like giving thanks.’ Hans replied, ‘God has given me everything I need, and I am thankful for it.’ The old farmer added, ‘It is strange you should come by today because I had a dream last night. In my dream a voice told me, ‘The richest man in the valley will die tonight.’ I don’t know what it means, but I thought I ought to tell you.’ Carl snorted, ‘Dreams are nonsense,’ and galloped away, but he could not forget Hans’ words: ‘The richest man in the valley will die tonight.’ He was obviously the richest man in the valley, so he invited his doctor to his house that evening. Carl told the doctor what Hans had said. After a thorough examination, the doctor told the wealthy landowner, ‘Carl, you are as strong and healthy as a horse. There is no way you are going to die tonight.’ Nevertheless, for assurance, the doctor stayed with Carl, and they played cards through the night. The doctor left the next morning and Carl apologized for becoming so upset over the old man’s dream. At about nine o’clock, a messenger arrived at Carl’s door. ‘What is it?’ Carl demanded. The messenger explained, ‘It’s about old Hans. He died last night in his sleep.’ So who is the truly wealthy person? I guess the next question I have to ask you is this: Are you truly wealthy?
The one who has his relationship with Christ is the most wealthy person . That is why he could say with all of his heart that he lacks nothing.
