Read the accident in the papers of this very young 35year old free lance writer, passionate biker whose PHD studies in the states was cut short by his sudden cycling accident in S'pore. He wrote, Jim Burlant once said, "Cycling is like church. Many attend, but few understand.".
I like his quote. Reminded me of the Narrow door in the bible . Luke 13:22 onwards. 22"Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23Someone asked him, "Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?" He said to them, 24"Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to. 25Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, 'Sir, open the door for us.' ...29People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. 30Indeed there are those who are last who will be first, and first who will be last."
I used to love to cycle when I was young. In those days, the kampong was a safe place unlike today where the roads are full of cars. Fancy your butt on just 2 wheels and you feel the breeze as you ride along: green -eco friendly and efficient. Yep, it is a nice feeling. Don't know who this Jim Burlant is or was - but his was an interesting quote. Using cycling to be like church! Having glanced through late Ben's blog, he seems to be an intellect apart from being the explorer and adventurer.
Just browsing after reading this email with thoughts on this cycling and church thing. Mark Twain quote :"Get a bicycle. You will not regret it. If you live"
Reflective thoughts:
1. Jesus & the Bike : U know the bicycle is one of the most amazing inventions of the 19th century? Invented by German around 1865. Today, 1 billion around the world. U know the invention of the bike has had enormous impact on society - both in culture and also the advancement of modern industrialisation of automobile? Like Jesus! It brings about transformation of people's lives in the way we live , move and have our being. Acts 17:28
3. My biking Journey : The road for any cyclist is one of an unwinding road of different terrains ,adventure and seasons as seen in late Ben's blog. The life of a believer is the same. Jesus does not promise us smooth roads all the way. There will be bumps that will hurt our ass and ego throughout life's long way. We may faced the rains and thunderstorms & heat as we ride along. So likewise, if we own a bike, we can be transported from pl to pl much more easily and effortlessly esp on level ground better than walking anytime! Matt 11:28:28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light" PEDAL ON. PEDAL ON. I hate cycling uphill. Most of the time, I would rather step down and walk with my bike alongside instead. Well, that's quite a good illustration that Jesus walks with me during such difficult times like this!
Summary
So in summary, even though we may not be a passionate cyclist who travel around the world, it is still a good motor skill to acquire. It is never too late to learn to cycle. Get Jesus. You will not regret it. If you are alive today. Don’t' leave home without Him!
Reflections on a chanced late cyclist blog Benjamin Mok
Our lives are long bicycle rides. From one event to another, with pauses, encounters, deflated tyres, punctured at times. We clean it, beautify it, ring the bicycle bell to warn ..then one day, me n my two wheeler part company
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