Studying this subject challenges me because before, I really don't like history. During my high school, when it was about history, I did not listen. And when I think about it now, I can say that I have many regrets of not giving an importance to it. Now, one of the subjects that I have is Church history and this subject teaches me a lot. These are the two things I've learned upon studying this subject, first is that being humble and devoted to God. I am amazed with the life of Ignatius of Antioch because he was willing to die for the Lord. I think of myself putting in his shoe, I don't think I am willing to do what he did. There are maybe doubts and fears but I was reminded especially this week not to be fearful because God will help me to overcome all my fears. I am determined now that whatever I do, I will do it for the Lord even though whatever it takes. Even if it takes my family, friends or my career there is nothing to worry about because God is there. Just like Ignatius, even if it took his life but it was still worth it because it was for the Lord. I am reminded of what Ignatius did by the letter of Paul in Philippians 1:21 "To live is Christ and to die is gain." Second is that God gives us the assurance that His plan of redemption has been worked out from the time of the end of the century until today. I've learned that God's plan is not just for the selected people but for everyone. I truly believe that God did not show favoritism because if He did then I would not be able to receive the His salvation and not be able to experience His faithfulness in my life.I can really say that my life from the past is very different from my life now. A mature person is able and willing to accept changes in his or her life. One of the changes that I need to make is to be appreciative. I do not usually appreciate things unless I know their importance. But when I study this subject, I am reminded of something that I must do and that is to appreciate. Another change in my life is that I am challenge to follow what the people did in the past like Ignatius. Before, it is hard for me to show humility, but now I am challenge to follow this kind of attitude that is being humble because I know that it would glorify God. And lastly is to show love without expecting in return. Some people have this perspective that they will show love because they are expecting in return but I am reminded that though people will mock or do
Whatever I've learned or heard, I will appreciate those ideas I've learned because those ideas gave me enough information about something that I did not know before. I will also share to others what I've learned so that they will be able to appreciate also what people did before and even now. I will also show humility just like in the ministry. Even if I know that the people that I am ministering are not that knowledgeable but I will humble myself because even Jesus himself show humility to people He is ministering to. Be not proud because it will surely lead us to distraction. And lastly is to show love. I must show love by helping people who are in need, giving food to those are hungry, encouraging people especially in times of trouble and many more ways to do to show love.
