As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. 1 Timothy 6:17
Olympic athletes train for years as they strive to be the best, to be #1. Billions will be spent next year by companies that hope to be the best, to be #1. Now, there is an easier way: Become #1 by writing out a check.
Of course, the check you write has to be a very large one. Saeed Khouri who lives in the United Arab Emirates was prepared to write such a check. It cost him fourteen million dollars to buy the United Arab Emirate license plate with #1 stamped into it. Khouri, whose family made their money in real estate, was willing to pay that price because, as he says, #1 "is the best number".
Then Khouri added, "I bought it because I wanted to be the best in the world." Now, Khouri has the right to spend his millions any way he wants. If I had a few tens of millions of dollars lying around gathering dust, I might do the same. Even so, Khouri needs to be realistic about his purchase. A license plate that says "1" may be a good number. He may consider it a special number, even the best number. But driving a car which boasts a "1" on it hardly makes him the best in the world. As Paul wrote to Timothy, "tell the rich of this age not to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches."
While I don't know Saeed Khouri personally, I know someone who is far more worthy of the title "best in the world". While Khouri's money is going to a charity that specializes in the rehabilitation of auto-accident victims, the person I'm talking about gave His life to redeem, reclaim, and restore all of humanity.
Jesus Christ, the one-and-only Savior of the world entered this world to fulfill the commandments, which humanity had broken. Having resisted Satan's every temptation to sin, He willingly laid down His life upon the rough-hewn timbers of a Calvary cross. His sacrifice, His victorious resurrection from the dead, assures all who believe on Him as their saving substitute that they have forgiveness of sins and life eternal. Christ's kind, gracious action makes Jesus the real "best in this world".
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord Jesus, there are many people who believe they are #1. Grant me the vision to see the unique gift You have given me with the sacrifice of Your life and death. Grant me the faith that trusts You who richly provides me with everything I need. In Your Name. Amen.
Eeek!! Cannot use MSN in Cambodia's Internat Cafe!! Argghh...Stomach Ache.
Hmmm...I was wondering what to put as my profile when I stumbled upon my friendster...
More About Yu Ki Ki
Schools:
Zhangde Primary School
Tanglin Secondary School
Republic Polytechnic
Occupation: Primary
Child of GOD
Being Me Secondary
A Volunteer in SYFC
Affiliations: Current
Queenstown Lutheran Church (QLC)
QLC Youth Fellowship
Young Adult Fellowship
Commonwealth Care Group
Singapore Youth For Christ (Grad Serve) Ex
Zhangde Primary School
Tanglin Secondary School (TSS)
The Boy's Brigade 26th Coy
TSS Entrepreneur Club
TSS Sports Leaders
TSS Choir
Tanglin Musical: Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat
TSS Track and Field
RP Dragonboat.
TRP Campus Crusade For Christ
RP Conservationist IG
RP Trekking IG
Hobbies and Interests:
Running, Reading, Eating,
Singing, Dancing, Acting
Spending time with friends
Collecting Smiles.
Favorite Books (genre):
Bible, Science Fiction, Zoology,
Immunolgy, Disease,
Biographies of People of God.
Favorite Movies (What I look for):
Great storylines, Sci Fic, Action,
Meaningful and Touching ones.
Favorite Music:
I'm ok with most music unless it is too loud or negative.
Favorite TV Shows:
Rarely watched TV now......
About Me:
Currently 19 year old.
Just Graduated from Republic Polytechnic. Got a GPA of 3.61.
Serving as a Grad Servant in Singapore Youth For Christ. Travels from Queenstown to Aljunied and then to the different polys to work
Sharing the Gospel and Challenging Christians to do so is my job.
In desperate need of Exercise...Who wanna jog with me?
Waiting for National Service and hoping to get into the Naval Diving Unit
Am very thankful for a God who is always there and always loving.
Filled with Grace and Mercy.
Is working towards being a man after God's heart.
Hence my chosen baptism name: David.
Thought a lot about my future.
Talked to a few people about it.
Some are encouraging, while some are not.
Knows that the path ahead is not going to be easy...
but you know what?
I'm at peace ...
because I know that the One who holds my future is the One that holds my hands. (Proverbs 3:5-6, Deuteronomy 31:8)
Assured that no matter how much I suffered here on earth, it will be nothing compared to the glory in heaven. =]
Can add me at
LovedbyGodYuKi@gmail.com
See my blog on
http://yukiinsights.blogspot.com
Who I Want to Meet:
Well...I'm ok with anybody. =]
