Saturday, July 12, 2003

Treasure in Heaven!!!

I went cherry picking early in the morning. Afterwards, the whole family except my mom went to Casa Loma. A grand castle located in the heart of Toronto and also on the top of a hill. I wish I was the only one there, and then I could actually smell the early 20th century air at the top of the tower. I would love a library like the one in Casa Loma, but the books were mostly military and political books. =P

Letting my imagination fly! Carol Yang (no!! another name would be better, Caroline) attending a grand ball in Casa Loma. Wouldn't that be so great! Ouch! Pumped my head on the ceiling and the classical music faded. Sir Henry spent a great amount of money building the castle, but he only lived there for 9 years. Because he couldn't afford to pay the taxes, he was forced to move out to a five bedrooms apartment. Isn't it very much like the lives we live today? As a student, I work hard for my education. Then, I have to work harder still to earn money. How long can I actually live in my earthly home? Before I know it, I would be forced out from my "grand castle". Jesus told us that "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and dust do no destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matt 6:19-21). It's a reminder from God that I shouldn't get too comfy on Earth. I will walk along the narrow road and enter through the narrow gate that leads to the Father. While I'm on the narrow road, I should focus on the cross instead of busying myself with building the grand castle. It's in the heart of the city all right, but not in the heart of God. It's on the top of the hill all right, but it's not shining light for God. Do you want to move from Casa Loma to a 5 bedrooms apartment? I know I wouldn't. "The life of heaven must be begun here on earth." (Anne of the Island)

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