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NUS Catholic Students Society
Lucas Tang
Year 3Â | Science
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January 29, 2020
I always thought that reaching out to people and meeting them one-to-one was very scary. Being quite introverted, I have always found it a struggle to take that step out of myself to ask someone I don’t really know to meetup, or just saying hi to someone I have never met before. I used to find it crazy how people were so willing to arrange a meeting with someone they've never met before and talk to them about Jesus. I’m always afraid that things would become quiet and awkward, or that I won’t be able to sustain a conversation with the other person. However, the fundamental truth that the Lord convinced me of was that if I trusted in Him, He would provide. In those moments when I’m meeting a brother one-to-one, I am just a vessel for Him to work through. I just needed to be open and say my 'yes' to Him.
The fruits of this reaching out to people can be quite hard to see, and it can be especially frustrating when things don’t seem to be moving. During these moments it’s easy for me to doubt and question myself, asking whether I’m the problem, if I’m the right person for the job, whether I’m doing enough or if I’m doing something wrong. But during these moments the Lord also reminds me of the parable of the sower who sows the seeds despite not knowing when they will grow, because it is the Lord who gives the growth. All the Lord asks of me is to sow the seeds in faith and to know that I am good and worthy enough of the job.
I still remember the first time a brother ever asked to meet me. It was in year one and during a particularly rough time for me. I remember him being there for me and listening to my worries, praying for me and encouraging me. I may not remember much of our exact conversation, but I do remember him being there for me, and that was a very tangible way for me to feel loved by my brother, the fact that he actually bothered to take time out of his own schedule to come and meet me at where I was at.
Just like how the disciples moved out of their own comfortable boats when Jesus called them, I invite us to step out of our own comfort zones to reach out boldly to others! As long as we are courageous enough to have faith in the Lord, He will always provide, even amidst the uncertainty of the deep waters.
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