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Naveen Penned These Thoughts Soon After the Death of James Lim

          Strike the shepherd and the sheep will be scattered. That’s what Satan did to Jesus; but Jesus, against the script, rose up to save us all. Now, Satan, too, has struck James. Where do we go from here?
          Yes, we’ve lost a brother. God, loving him, took him away instead of letting him suffer on this earth.
          James was a strong, good boy. He was a fantastic son to his family, a phenomenal brother to his four siblings, and someone who had a passion and zeal to work hard for God. I remember him fondly as the one who always took the lead during the time we did tracting for the Living Skills classes. When we both went out, I was often the one shaking in fear; but he would just march up to people and hand out the tracts. Wow, right?? A great guy that had a better heart. How blessed it was to know him, though he wasn’t here long.
          These few months, God’s biggest gift to me was to allow me to hang out with James. Since Cambodia, James was on FIRE!! He was a great singer; and the best part was that he always sang with his full heart. It was just, wow... He’s been such an excellent co-worker in Christ, and it’s been such a joy and honour to work with him. We’ve had so many things planned out for the youths in Seremban. Oh, brother, who will now teach the songs we’ve learnt? Who will watch over the choir? Who will watch with pride as the youths grow in maturity? Who will care for the flock? When will I ever hear you preach again? Or lead in the Sunday singing? Could you hear me when I said I’m so proud of you. Could you hear it, when the youths sat by your bedside and whispered encouragement in your ears, reminding you of who you can be and the things you have to do? Did you know the Singaporeans came with tears and grief to your bedside - that they prayed with sweat and tears, just as the Seremban youths did?
          In death, James is victorious. How in a few days, so many plans have been accomplished. SOYMILK has been to Seremban to see the youths. The seeds of an international cell group have been sown. The youths are fired up - to live up to you and the legacy you’ve left us. How you’ve changed the hearts of the people, my brother! I will praise God for all these. I know I’ll see you in heaven someday. But not now, just yet. Wait for me, my brother, for I will come soon. After all, what is life, but a morning mist. All life is borrowed: we have to give it back someday.
          In my mind, I cry, “Lord, I defy you”. In my heart, I know “the Lord has given and the Lord has taken away. The name of the Lord be praised”. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. Oh Satan, my old master and friend, how you made us grieve. Yet with God’s power, I defy you! You may strike every shepherd on the face of the earth; yet, in their stead, God will provide a thousand more for each of them.
          Through the grace of God, James has beaten you! Lord hear me! Psalm 42! I praise you Lord, I praise you!

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