Koong Koong

It was about a year back, I remembered very reluctantly having agreed to follow Li Hsia to visit her 'koong koong' <--- Grandpa. Koong Koong was 92 years old that time. Anyway, I never knew that it was to be an event that would change myself and koong koong's life forever. You see I wasn't exactly leaping with joy when Li Hsia 'told' me that I was going to visit Koong Koong.... To me it would be very boring and I thought that it would be pointless for me. I mean what can I say or do during the visit. I went simply because Li Hsia told me to <--- its not wise to go against 'suggestions' made by your gf..hehehe

Anyway there I was, arriving at the door step of Koong Koong's place. He was a cheerful man, never seem to complain about anything...from his facial expressions I could tell that he was very happy to see both of us. I doubt that he remembered me.... he can't even remember Li hsia and always mistakens her for another relative....ehehe

So there I was siting next to him. Not having anything to say! I mean what would your conversations be with a 92 year old man... I probably covered the basic questions in the 1st 10 mins already...how are you? You feeling happy? Have you eaten? Are you comfortable? You want to drink water? ....I think that was as much of a conversation that I could come out with.

Then something happened.... it was the Holy Spirit! prompting me to share the gospel! I knew in my heart that this was the time...Afterall, Jesus in the Bible tells us that the fields are white for harvest!...the harvest is ready but the laborers are few...

It was at that exact time that I took courage, and spoke about Jesus. Of course before that, I was praying in my heart, and I told God to help me because I really didn't know how to witness or even what to say!

I guess we have to always take the 1st step and then let God work.... The moment I began to speak about Jesus and what He did 2000 years ago...Words just came to me....I was quite suprise at myself afterwards..

So there I was witnessing... Friends, it is not by our words that can get someone save...and its definately not by reasoning. I mean how could I reason with a 92 year old man? That would be impossible... All I did was share the love of Christ. And the Holy Spirit did the rest! It is not our job to do the conviction, that is the Holy Spirit's job. Our job is simply to share the gospel and make it available to everyone.

I thank God, because it was a miracle that Koong Koong was able to understand every word that I've spoken. It even brought tears to his eyes.... I asked if he would receive Jesus as his personal Lord and Saviour...and he said YES! Hallelujah!

I led him to the sinners prayer...and another soul was added to the kingdom of God that day! Praise God!

3 days ago, Koong Koong passed away... It was sad news, but it would have been more sad if Koong Koong wasn't save... Imagine what if that day I decided not to go visit Koong Koong... Now at least we know that Koong Koong is in heaven rejoicing.

So why am I writing this? Because friends, we have to be harvest conscious just like Jesus. God is able to use us to be a witness for Him.... Even as reluctant as I am to go visit Koong Koong that day....God still used me. But we must always take the 1st step and leave the rest for God to move.... So I encourage each and everyone that reads this...to have an urgency in your heart to reach out for the lost....especially our loved ones. AMEN.

In loving memories ..... Koong Koong, you'll be missed!

31st Oct 1914 - 4th May 2007