my brother's birthday (revised)

My brother celebrated his birthday today.

And i want to write a special blog for him on his birthday.

You were born more than twenty years ago today.

You were plucked from the jaws of death, saved by papa''s God-inspired response in driving away from the heavy and huge truck carrying a full load of sand and gravel, charging at their new car; and mummy's divinely-led, yet instinctive move to the centre of the back seat in order to get a more direct flow of air from the air-conditioner. You were barely one month old then. God's hand of protection has been on you ever since.

You give yourself fully to things you are passionate for:

You love listening to music - different genres and styles. When you were just six or seven, you could sing word for word almost all the songs from Les Miserable the musical, listening to the CD over and over again.

You taught yourself to play the drums as well as the guitar. You were involved in a band with your school friends, and now you play with various bands in church.

You love playing football - and you have had a fractured finger (now healed) to prove it.

You enrolled yourself at Bible School, spending almost 1.5 years of your life, 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, studying the Word of God and learning how to be led by the Holy Spirit.

You write love songs to God, and about God, "pouring your heart out like water before the face of the Lord" (Lamentations 2:19)

You lead worship in church services, in youth meetings, at prayer meetings, cell group meetings, and even at weddings and in family events, just wanting to serve Him and bless His people.

You expound on the Word of God in your writings and in your conversations, and in preaching, clarifying and revealing to them the practicality and relevance of His Word in the world today.

You seek out the homeless, and take time to listen to their stories, and sometimes, when led to, give them money, to minister to them.

You love your steak - medium rare, and your salmon - Norwegian, and eat your chicken clean, biting off even the white crunchy joints from the bones.

You never fail to say hi to your nephew, or give him a little cuddle, no matter how late you reach home. You take countless photos of him, and even bought him little t-shirts from your recent trip.

You have a heart for the marginalised, those sidelined by society, and will visit a friend in hospital every day, who was suffering from depression, just to bring cheer and encouragement.

You love to read, especially books on reaching out, and are building up your library full of treasured books.

You love to get together with your friends, just to chill out, but even more to talk about life and purpose.


Brother, this is my birthday gift to you... Hope you like it...

Continue to live life the way God wants you to - fully and passionately, and obediently adhering to His plan for you.
I know He has more in store for you.

I thank God for you in my life, and am inspired by your passion.