Chapter 146: Our 1st Anniversary

"Ring! Ring!"

Hand searching the phone in the dark, approaching towards the ringing sound. Once grabbed the phone, I looked at the time. It was 6AM in the morning. Hmm...

That day was 10 August 2010 - our first anniversary (Amanda and me)

Time flies too fast! What do you do for these few months? Have you done anything which is worth doing in life? Without hesitation, I got up on the bed, brushing teeth and preparing to find my dear.

Few days ago, when I was hugging her from back. She asked me, "Dear, what are we going to do on that day?" Slowly, I took out the tickets and she viewed it, saying, "To Manukan Island?"



Yeah! To Manukan Island. Most of the couples may go out doing romantic stuffs in city such as movies, dinner, shopping. This time, I wanna be one of those romantic people trying their anniversary on the beach.

At 7:30AM, m dear was waiting for me at her house. She was so excited running towards my car. Hopping into the car, I immediately said to her, "Now let us enjoy our breakfast in McDonald's. She was overjoyed.




At 8:30AM, we went to take ferry at Jesselton Point. There were so many tourists such as Koreans, Westerners, Eurasians... I felt that we were also one of the tourists in that crowd. Many people were queuing to enter the jet boat.




Regarding to this wonderful trip, I would like to give special thanks to our tour guide, George Wong. Though he was not there with us, he arranged everything nicely and in order. Hence, we would not waste any seconds when we reached the island.

First, we went to try Undersea walking. My dear was extremely excited. She will really happy when she entered into the undersea to watch the real live marine swimming around her.







Then we tried the parasailing. That was so awesome! We went into the air and we felt the breeze and viewed the entire Sutera Harbour and other islands. Of course at the same time, we were splashing on water. That was lots of laughters! To speak the truth, I will try parasailing again!






After those activities, the time was around 3PM. We could feel that we were exhausted. However, I could see the smile on her face. That was what I made this anniversary trip for. In the end, I bought her a beautiful hat, and she loves it! We did went to take some pictures before we left. However, what surprised us was the people speaking Korean to us. I guess maybe because of my dear, she was wearing the hat which made people misunderstood that we were the Koreans.





Alright, it was 4PM - time to go back home. My dear missed this wonderful moments. And I was right about one thing. Life is worth having memories of fun.

Chapter 145: Special Intention

Two days ago, I went to Keningau to shoot video for wedding. The bride is a Kadazan, and the groom is a Chinese. George followed me to gain experience real photography session. Along our way, we enjoyed lots of conversation and laughter.

When we reached there, we unpacked our things in Queen Hotel. We then received a call from the bride. She said we needed to be there to shoot video at 4PM. She sounded so excited. Of course at that same time, we took a short nap to restore our strength and energy.

At 4PM, we heard a phone call. "Jack, are you ready? I am coming to fetch you now."

We headed to Hotel Juta and followed the bride to the room. As we prepared our equipments, and the bride was preparing for a makeup, where was the bridegroom? When the door was opened, I was surprised to see the bridgegroom was in the room waiting for the bride. I was thinking, "So is this how you celebrate your wedding by waiting your bride in the room?"

As I was shooting video during the makeup, the bridegroom was sleeping on the bed. I felt weird, thinking, "He is not serious about his wedding, as if he just wanna marry for the sake of marriage."

After the makeup, we headed to the kampung where all the people were waiting to celebrate the wedding. I was quite amazed by the groom. He brought a live band to sing on that night. With all amplifiers and sound systems, microphones, msical instruments... Wow! This could be a some big amount of money.

I was finding pretty interesting because the two different races learning each other's culture. On one side of the dinner, it was Halal; on the other side, it was not Halal. On one side of the banquet, it was the Chinese culture. On the other side of it, there were many "Da Bai" (Kadazan original rice wine) placing where all the people could enjoy. Each of the "Da Bai" had a straw, everyone shared the straw together regardless of Chinese or Kadazan. Whether it was hygienic, there was the culture of Kadazan.

When I was shooting video on "Yam Seng", I heard many Kadazans asking the meaning of "Yam Seng". Many Chinese and Kadazan were there, enjoying the atmosphere, dancing, talking, sharing, I began to learn the culture more.

However, what troubled in my heart is the bridegroom. He left his bride aside and enjoyed the drinking with his Chinese friends. Normally, I shot a wedding video, the wedding couple would always stay together to entertain their friends. At that time, George came to me and ask whether we could have dinner. I understood he was extremely hungry. Hence, I made sure every highlight was shot before we went for dinner.

When we were having our dinner, George accidentally heard something when the groom was talking among the Chinese. He whispered, "Jack, guess what? The bridegroom has an intention in marrying a Kadazan. They were talking about using the Bumiputra to buy a cheaper and start something in dark. I even heard that the groom said, 'Now I had married her, we could start our plan as soon as possible.'"

I was shocked when I heard this. No wonder he always left his bride alone in the wedding. The bride just sat there and eat alone, as we also could see her smile on her face. I was thinking maybe she was really satisfied in this situation and marrying a guy like this.

I was more astonished when I heard one of the groom's friends asking him, "Hey! Did your "BIG ONE" knows about this?"

The groom answered, "Of course not! If she knows about this, I will be living in a suffering life. I am a smart man. Of course I will not let her know about this marriage."


Proverbs 6:32
"But a man who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself."

Chapter 144: The Anger Within

Few days ago, I encountered a trouble in Facebook.

Whenever I wrote any kind of status on my Facebook, a guy would write something sarcastic or "like" it. I was wondering why he would do that to me. Though he did not directly point me, yet I understand he was writing those particular messages to me where no one will know what happened.

It is time to think whether I had wronged him or anything. Seriously speaking, I did not do anything wrong to him. However, why would he write such things like those?

Maybe he heard some gossips about me from outsiders? I do understand there is no way to have NO ENEMY in life. Whenever you live a good and peaceful life for a certain period, someone will want to attack you emotionally by words. From there, you will start to live a life which you will always think of those criticism and insulation. You will start to worry who has made this gossip around you. Your heart will start to depress where you cannot even have the strength to move on. You will feel like escaping to a comfort zone and hide yourself in peace.

BUT... when you think it back, YOU DID NOTHING WRONG! Why do you need to hide yourself from the light? If you can understand what I am trying to describe, this was the situation which most people will encounter.

To speak the truth, I do not hate that guy. Of course, I must admit I did have anger in me. Asking those question, "Why did he have to do that to me?" Still, I have to give compliment to that fellow. He is a smart guy who has his own talents and ideas. But why would such a smart person attack me in the first place?

I was angry in heart. I wanted to rebuke him, and I wanted to scold him. When I was about to write back those unkind words to him, Holy Spirit rebuked me by saying, "Jack, do not do that. You are not supposed to make wars with people."

At that time, you may understand I was struggling/wrestling with my beloved God. A situation where you wanted to take revenge, and your loved ones told you not to do it. And you got to force yourself to extinguish the fire in you. That was terrible.

For God's sake, I do not write unkind words. It is not because I wanted to protect myself, but to protect the name of Jesus Christ. His name should not be disgraced.

In my mind, I started to set plots of how to deal with him when we meet face-to-face in public. I was thinking of how to shame him in public and many other ways to satisfy my vengeance. Suddenly, Holy Spirit said again, "No! You are not supposed to hate him. You should not do that to please your own vengeance. You must love your enemies! You should not make war. You have to be a peacemaker. You have to FORGIVE him as how I had forgiven you."

I struggled! I said, "But God, why did he have to do this to me?"

God answered, "Let it go as how I (Jesus Christ) let them go. I even died on the cross to prove that I do not hate. I love all."

"God, I am sorry. How am I supposed to love?"

"Jack, I died for him too. You have to forgive as I have forgiven you."

I was totally frustrated but I have to obey God. In the end, I deleted him from my Facebook because I knew I would do something foolish if this continues. God is right, I deleted him not because I hate him but to protect the name of Jesus Christ.

Today, as I went to the car workshop to change the car tyres, God touched my heart, saying, "Jack, I am pleased for you do not make war with him. Indeed, you make the right choice for not hating him."

Then I started to pray, "God, I listened to You for You are my God. I should not hate. Guide me. I will love him. In fact, God, help me and him to be good friends again. I really hope there will be no trouble or misunderstanding between me and him. I commit my friendship and him into Your mighty hand. I pray that You will bless his business. And I will forgive him as You have forgiven me."

Right now, even if he continued to gossip and criticize about me, let it be. For I know one day God will be the judge and reign in peace. From here, I did learn something - a lesson which God reminds me not to be too proud when you succeed in life. Humility always comes first even though you are stronger than many people. Always keep my mind in focus, knowing that God is the one who loves and bless me.

Lastly, God said, "Why focus on a person's unkind attitude? Look at your surroundings, Jack. There are many people who will continue to support you and your artwork. Instead of the small dot, focus on the bright side."

Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."

Chapter 143: The Massager

Continued from Chapter 142: The Suicide

A beam of light came across my eyes. Argh...!

Opening eyes, and found myself lying on bed. The light shone through the window and I began to realize it was the morning.

Looking at the clock, it was 7:00AM in the morning. Going to the toilet and wash my face, turning back to search for Ah Bii. Heard a snoring sound from another room, heading towards the voice, pushing over the door.

Ah...

Ah Bii was hugging his mama Catherine on bed. Both of them were sleeping soundly. When I looked at Catherine sleeping, I could not believe what actually happened during the past four hours.

During lunch, Catherine was still upset about her husband. She kept groaning and complaining why her life was unfair. "Jack, now if you were me, what will you do? "Seriously I have been exhausted for a marriage like this. I want to divorce."

"Aunt, I know I am not experienced like you. However, I believe that is one thing I could share with you. A person whom you can truly believe and depend."

"Who?"

"That is God, Jesus Christ. He will take care of your life and Ah Bii's."

Ah Bii, whom I used to bring to church before the incident, exclaimed, "YES, mama! Only God can take care of us now. I listened to what pastors had shared in church, saying Jesus changes our lives from bad to good. Mama, look at me. I used to be a bad boy, but I have changed."

Catherine smiled and touched Ah Bii's head gently. I continued, "Aunt. It is true. God can help you and your family. Believe in Jesus Christ and He will guide you through."

"What about divorce, Jack?"

"Hmm... I believe divorce is not the right way. However, since your husband ill-treated you, that will be your decision to make."

"Jack, if what you say is true. If Jesus can help us in life, I am willing to believe in Him. You can be sure of this?"

I nodded my head, and she asked, "So what do I need to do in order to believe in Jesus."

"First, you must agree that everyone has sins..." Preaching continued.

During that hour, she followed my prayer and she received Christ as her personal savior. I could see the joy in her eyes, hugging Ah Bii saying, "I am sorry that I have done something foolish. From now on, we will move on life and get a better future."

At the end of story, she divorced. She, together with Ah Bii returned back to Singapore when I was nineteen years old. At that time, that was no email, no cellphone. I did not get their Singapore contact number or address.

I was wondering how Ah Bii is doing right now. God, guide our path into Your way.

Chapter 142: The Suicide

Continued from the previous chapter -
Chapter 141: Ah Bii

"Yes! Around 2:45AM."

I continued to ask the guard, "So which floor did she go to?"

"I have no idea."

I was frustrated with the security guard. He was not doing his work at all. Immediately, I brought Ah Bii to walk on the staircase. By each floor, we would not miss the opportunity to notice his mother who was in sorrow.

When it came to fifth floor, I heard a woman weeping. That voice was definitely Ah Bii's mother! We quickly rushed towards the voice to find his mother as soon as possible.

As we were getting closer, voice was getting louder. And I could hear somehow like curses towards someone. Obviously, the curses were against a lady. When we reached there, to my surprise...!!!

There was no mistake! That was Ah Bii's mother, Catherine. However, she was sitting at the cliff of the building. In any minute if she did anything foolish, she would jump off the cliff in no time. In front of her was a door of another apartment. She was yelling like nobody's business. The problem is...

NO ONE WAS THERE TO HELP!!!

Catherine was pointing at the door and sorrowfully shouted, "I curse you, wicked woman who snatched my husband! Go to hell and die!"

When Ah Bii saw this incident, he was shocked and he could not stop his tears falling down his cheek. He screamed as if his mother was DEAD!

"Mama!!! Please!!! Don't leave me alone!!!"

The situation was so tense, everyone was crying. At that time, I was the only one who was conscious. Then I shouted,

"Aunt! Look at us! Look here!"

Catherine turned and see us standing at a distance. She shouted,

"Do not come any closer! Or I will end my life by jumping off the cliff!"

Readers, I thought I could be able to see this in drama or movie. I could not imagine this really happened in my life! I pleaded,

"NO! Aunt, do not do that! Look at your son! He is here! He needs you! How can you leave him alone?!"

Ah Bii was only crying, and dared not saying anything. Catherine looked at her son, and said, "Sorry, my dear son. Mama has failed you. Mama is no longer worthy to live in this world. You need to take care of yourself when I am gone."

"NO! Aunt! You are too selfish! You only care about yourself! How can you do this to your only child?!"

"Jack, you will never understand aunt's feeling." She said as I slowly got closer to her without letting her noticing.

"Aunt, listen to me! Though I am not that experienced in life. Yet I have to say, you cannot leave your son alone here. Look at you! Was it not even more foolish for you to end your life and let your adulterous husband to get what he wants? You think it's worthy?"

Catherine was shocked when I said this. She hesitated in thoughts, and I got even closer to her. At that time, three more security guards came to the rescue. I continued, "What do you receive when you died?"

"Jack... I..."

"No. Aunt! You need to..."

"NO! Jack, You shut up! You don't understand!" then she realized there were secuirty guards in the midst of us. She shouted,

"STAY BACK! If you come any closer, I will jump off!"

Without considering, I jumped towards her and grabbed her arm in no time! When I grabbed her arm strongly, she immediately jumped off the cliff and cried,

"Don't force me!!!"

Ah Bii cried and screamed, "MAMA!!!"

I was pulled to the cliff and I was praying in heart. "NO! I do not expect to see someone dead."

And I sustained my force in pulling her up, while she struggled herself by moving around in the air. I could feel that my hand was about to release her off. My muscles were tense, about to tear off! My sweat was dropping down to my chin, and my face was red. I felt that time, though few seconds, passed like end of days. And all I could hear was the cries of Ah Bii. Oh God! No! Then I realized one stupid thing about Malays.

"WHAT THE HELL you guys doing there, guards! COME and help!"

The guards were stunned for a few seconds and finally came to senses. Together four of us pulled up Catherine.

When all of us were sitting on the ground, I felt that my hand, though numbed, saved a life of a person. That was amazing. Ah Bii was hugging his mother tightly.

"Jack, I hate you! Why don't you guys just let me die?!"

At that time, I was grasping for breath. "Jack, do you know this wicked woman snatched my husband away. What do I have now? I did everything for him. And this is how he repaid my love?"

"Aunt, this is not true. What can you gain when you die?"

From that turning point, the gospel was shared.

To be continued...

Chapter 141: Ah Bii

"Jack, please wake up! I am scared!"

When I opened my eyes, I heard Ah Bii, my so-called stepbrother weeping besides me. He was only ten years old. I was still feeling blur and rubbing my eyes to get a clear view of the situation.

"What happened, Ah Bii?"
"My mother will commit suicide soon!"

Immediately, I got up and looked into his eyes. (At that time, the room was dark.) He was full of tears. Knowing he was not lying, I said,

"Cool down, ok? Tell me what actually happened?"

He began by saying his mother called him and tell him to take care of himself. He also said his mother sounded sorrowful and lost hope in life. I remembered the most is this sentence...

"Ah Bii, after I am gone, you must take care of yourself. When you grow up, do not be like your father."

This is REAL incident! Someone would be ending her life in any minute. Then feeling panic, I asked, "Where would your mother be right now?"

Both of us remained silent for a while, then he said,

"I remember my mother told me that that lady was living near to our house."


Without hesitation, I got changed and both of us went out. At that time, when we looked at the time, it was 3AM in the middle of night. Feeling cold, both of us were shivering. Then I asked,

"Where is the house of that lady?"

"I don't have any idea. What should we do now?"

I went to ask the security guard in that block, Ah Bii just followed me closely. I described the outlook of Ah Bii's mother to many security guards. And one of the security guards said, "Sorry. We did not notice this woman before." (in Malay)

Ah Bii was losing hope and cried, "My mother will die in any minute. Jack, please! What should we do?!"

When we were about to leave that building block, the security guard stopped us

"Wait! I guess I noticed a short woman walked past this building block." (in Malay)

Immediately, we rushed to the next block, asking a lazy security guard who was sleeping in a room. That guard was supposed to look after the safety of that block.

"Do you see a short woman taking this lift just now?" (in Malay)

The sleepy security guard was pondering a while...


"Yes! Around 2:45AM."

Readers, this incident happened ten years ago. The venue was Api Api Center (opposite Centerpoint) Whatever I said here is 100% true.

To be continued...

Chapter 140: One Different Thing

People being asking me why my blog has stopped for a period. The reason is that I have been super busy and focus on my work.

God has been guiding me and directing me to the goal. I still focus on my goal. I still remember what I need to do. I am still the same Jack who started the first chapter in this blogspot.

Though I did not write blog for a long time, I truly experienced a lot of things in life. And God has been blessing me abundantly. People said I am considered lucky and they were envious about my life. I received different kind of video projects, finding myself adapting into a life of videography. A deeper thought, a passionate soul for my own future.

To speak the truth, I am not lucky. I am just the same as anybody else. However, there is one thing different - God's grace. If you wanna say my life is lucky, I would rather say by the grace of God, I sustain in life.

Many things did happened in my life within these two months. I apologized for not updating my life.

1) Big Video Project - Jesselton Leisure 2010

2) Music Festival 2010 in KK Waterfront

3) My 29th birthday with my dear.

4) 7K charity run in Sutera Harbor

5) Being to Ranau for Pre Wedding Project

6) Being invited to Le Meridien for a talk, actually to do a big video project.

7) Discussing a MV video with Jonathan Tse (He wants a MV video)

8) Joining Core Fitness to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

I cannot remember much in last two months. Yet every moment is very meaningful. God really helps me through many hardships. Right now, I do have three things which people were struggling with -

Finance, Health, and Spiritual Life...

Chapter 139: Two Handicapped

"Do you know there is a chicken rice shop around the factory?"

"Where is that?" Chris asked.

"The rice is shaped in triangle." I replied.

"This is weird. Well, let's find it."

This pictue above is the one which I am talking about. We had our lunch with Chris and my dear. We had a great fellowship together. At that time, I just returned from Labuan because I had a wedding video to shoot.

While we were eating the chicken rice, there was suddenly an enormous sound from outside. My dear said, "Someone is singing Karaoke in public."

The sound was getting louder and louder. It's getting nearer and nearer to the chicken rice shop. And finally we saw two handicapped men which you can see from the picture below.


They were singing very hard, and trying to gain sympathy from people. Hence, the people in chicken rice shop began to reach out to them and insert the money into the box. One man was lame, and another one was having difficulty in walking (there was no ankle and toes). Therefore, the one who could walk was the one pushing the trolley. The lame one who sat there was holding a karaoke box and sing. With both of their ability, they managed to work out a business minded. By singing around in public, they might earn some money (though not much).

My dear and Chris went out and donate money too. I suddenly thought of one thing. Nowadays, the youths and teenagers never understand things. They tend to complain about their lifestyle and demand for more. What they demand, they never even want to put any effort in it. In other words, they take it for granted. When they have a bit of problems, they will start to complain.

These are some of the comments or status which the teenagers wrote:
"My life is very bad."
"Why God is unfair?"
"Why my life is so torturing?"
"I found myself very useless. I spent the whole night thinking about my life. Why is it so unfair?"
"Oh! How i wish I could have a good life."
"Hey! You know what? My life is worse as compared to yours. However, what to do? Move on..."

These are all rubbish. Nonsense!

What do they know about life? They live on earth less than 20 years, and they said they know about life? This is ridiculous! These youths really live in their own fantasies!

Take a look at two handicapped. They knew they were handicapped. Yet they continued to earn money. Do they not know their life is tough? They ought to live their life as handicapped for the rest of their life. As compared to yours, what is yours? Only a small little peanut that complained nothingness in your life.

We Christians are also like that. When we live in peace and harmony, we will ignore God. When we face hardship and realize that we need God, we complain and demand for more. When the life gets slightly problematic, we tend to proclaim our life is in doom.

Come on! Jesus who suffered on cross, did not even complain a single word, nor he said, "This is so troublesome to save humanity. Why do I have this life? So unfair!"

We ought to wake up. I am very focused on my goal and I do understand what I want to pursue. What about yours? Do you understand yours? Even the two handicapped even understand what their life will be. And they continued to put down themselves and earn money by singing. They did not even give up when they are handicapped.

What about us?

Proverbs 20:18
"Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance."

Chapter 138: An Uneasy Slight Pain

It’s been a few weeks that I did not really sit down and relax. I have been pursuing straight towards my goal. I felt very excited and passionate about my goal. I cannot wait to see God’s glory in my future. I wanna find any possibility to reach my goal in the shortest time, in the fastest way…

...till yesterday I fell sick.

At that time, my dear came to take care of me. Buying me hot congee and preparing all the medicine. I thanked God for her last night. She had been a great help to me when I was down lying on bed, doing nothing. I could not do anything but to look at her worried face. I still could feel the wetness of the towel while she was wiping my face. As I could look into her eyes, she was telling me something…

“Please do not fall sick again. I am extremely worried.”

At that moment, my body started to urge me by taking care of it. There was an uneasy slight pain from my chest. I guess my body had started to give me a warning signal. And I started to feel something wrong in my lifestyle. Though we all need God in our life, what’s life all about?

I began to understand by living life in contentment, by having healthy lifestyle in common, by enjoying fruitful days in seasons, right now, I then understand I have totally lost contact with my precious body.

I used to write a chapter talking about cherishing our precious body, yet what am I doing here? I neglected my body for quite some time since I started to serve in church as a full time servant. At that time, I only thought of serving God and let God handling the rest. However, at this time, I believe it is not supposed to work in this way. God also wants us to rest well and make our body functioning as it used to be. I felt sorry for my body and I started to promise my dear saying,

“I will sleep early from today onwards.” (plus exercise)

Proverbs 3:7-9
"Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
Honor the LORD with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops."

Chapter 137: What Magazine?

"Hello, Jack the videographer?" A lady called.

I was given an opportunity to team up with a great video team. Their company is called Videographic. Normally they are attached with big events, especially those involved in Sabah Tourism. Simply to say, they are all professional videographers and editors.

A lady, who is named Annie, called me to join them a big event "Sabah Festival". It was held in Sutera Habour on 1 and 2 May 2010. I was pretty shocked to hear that a professional team would actually ask me for help. I got nothing to say but to praise God that He is always faithful in my life. And I must always remember my vision and mission in future - to glorify God. Praying at the same time not to lose focus on God, yet sticking close with Him, never let Him go.

Mr Lee, the boss of Videographic, asked me to go for rehearsal on Friday evening. I reached there at 5:30pm; I knew more people. Seriously speaking, they are all nice and humble people though they are very skillful. This is the thing I can learn from them - as you go higher and stronger in position and fame, you must always be humble and gentle.

After a short rehearsal, Mr Lee invited me to join the team for dinner. Three crews were following my car to a restaurant nearby. And I found it weird that a crew Jacky kept looking at me with expression of doubts and uncertainty. I felt insecure. But what can I do? I gotta smile still, right? As other crews kept asking me about my lifestyle, Jacky suddenly raised his voice...

"OH! Now I remember!!! You are the Jack Wong who is in a magazine!!"

..... (Complete silence)

"Excuse me? What magazine?" Another crew asked.

I was confused, and asked, "Magazine or blogspot?"

"Wait! Let me think..." Rubbing his head, and Jacky exclaimed "There...! The one with all sorts of information."



Readers, he was right. I was in KK Tone magazine. Though it was a small magazine with sorts of information, I was really glad that people outside did notice my artwork. A magazine reporter named Jerry came to me few weeks ago, because someone introduced my blogspot to him. He did watched most of my videos and found them interesting. And one thing that caught his attention, I made all kinds of videos, not only wedding. Therefore, he made a move to find me and interview about my career. And there it goes, and here is my career interview. One thing I can tesify, as You honor the Lord, the Lord will definitely honor you.



Proverbs 15:33
"The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor."

God, I am another step closer to the mission. I will make Your name shine and Your glory be revealed.

Chapter 136: A Letter to Jusslee

My dear friend, brother in Christ, Jusslee,

How are you in Heaven now? God must be welcoming you into His embrace. Jusslee, you have overcome your sickness and sorrow through Jesus Christ. I am proud of you! Though you have brain cancer, you still face the days with faith. You are the man! Yes, you are...

Frankly speaking, I was really shocked when Jack Mok called me and said that you go to Heaven early this morning. That was really unexpected. I do not know what to speak. I remain silent and feel weird... What should I say? I do not even have a chance to say "goodbye", Jusslee.

I bless you to be with our Lord God Almighty in Heaven. One day when I return to Heaven, I believe you will have a lot of things to share with me how God treats you in Heaven. You will be a person who has better understanding of God because God is so close to you.

I, once was your leader; in Heaven, you may be my senior. Wait for me, brother. Now I cannot go there yet, because I have a greater purpose in life - to testify about Jesus Christ. Many things are yet to be accomplished. Remember our promise? To give glory to God in the world. Be the light of the world? Now you can enjoy your days with God.

As for me, Michael, Jeffrey and Jack, we still have a long journey to move on and carry our cross until this task is fulfilled. Jusslee, do not stop praying for us when you are resting well in Heaven. Care for our welfare, support us in doing God's mission.

Jusslee, as I am writing all these to you, my tears are rolling from eyes to cheek. Because you really mean to me as a brother in Christ. I do not know why. Suddenly, I miss you so much, recalling the times you served with me in church, and making foolish laughter and fun through videos, music, photography.

Brother, do continue to pray for me in Heaven. Once my task is accomplished, we will meet again in Heaven. At this time, would you do me one last favor? That is to pass a message to Jesus Christ saying that I love Him.

Rest in Christ forever. Thank You, Father for Jusslee's soul is rested in Your mighty hands.

Sincerely,
Jack Wong

Jusslee (Left), Me (Right)

Chapter 135: Into The World Of Videography

"Jack, come and visit our SONY exhibition in Wisma Merdeka." Mark, the boss of SONY Center called.

Last Sunday, my dear and I went to Wisma Merdeka after church service. Feeling excited, wondering how's the exhibition going; believing that Kota Kinabalu will be having a breakthrough in videography; hoping to inspire many people doing videography after viewing my SONY advertisement.

When we were there, there were promoting some SONY DSLR and camcorder, with some models for shooting sample. During that time, I felt that someone was looking at me. As I was turning my head...

Crystal Eve? She is a friend of mine. She is a popular model in Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur. Asking her, "What are you doing here?"

"I am the ambassador of SONY center Mega Avit." She replied.

Wow! I could not believe God really used Christians to expand the territory of videography in Kota Kinabalu. Hoping God will do miracles into the world of videography. God is awesome as always.

My dear and my friend, Crystal Eve, with my SONY advertisement
As I was chatting with a group of SONY workers. Someone, one by one, came to ask, "Are you Jack Wong, the videographer?"

I was pretty surprised that they knew me by name. Humbly, I got to know them better and communicate in a passionate way. Some videographers had worked more than ten years, some were new especially me. The experienced videographers were very impressed with my video. I was even shocked when they said,

"We view your blogspot already. Regularly we are interested to know what you're up to in videography. You have one of the youngest and newest videographer who starts to do anything (of course, no pornography, nothing which sins against God) in videography. This is really impressive. Many people have noticed your video work."

Some had asked, "How do you manage to take other events besides wedding? You are just a new guy and we are working for long years. We have tried our best to engage in these kinds of projects. However, we could not be able to have a chance."

Some also asked, "How do you manage to think of ideas which can make great videos. Good inspirations for us."

Some even asked, "Wanna join us as part of our team? Hence, we experienced and professional videographers will be a great team in future."

God, I wanna thank You for Your grace and love. I am really touched when both the experienced and new videographers recognized me as a professional one. Without You, I knew this day will not come. You inspired the new ones, not me. As for the experienced ones, I will not join them as a team. God, I wanna be an outstanding one who can shine in this city in Your Name. I wanna remain as myself "Jack's Stuff". Wishing my dream comes true, and also believing this will happen, by hearing people saying,

"Jack's Stuff is a Christian company.
Jack honors God through videography."

God, You have given me many golden chances to enter into the society
so that Your name will be glorified.
I will forever lift Your name high in society,
showing them that You are my God,
letting them know You saved my soul and change my life.

Psalms 77:14
"You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples."

Chapter 134: Clash Of The Titans

"Dear, we need to eat faster. Or else we will be late."

My dear was confused when I said this. At first, I told her that I would be editing the Floorball video clip after the dinner, and suddenly I told her this.

"What is the thing that we gonna be late?"

I brought her to watch "Clash of the Titans" in Cathy Cinema. She was surprised. It's been a long time I did not bring her out already due to my work. At that time, she enjoyed the movie.



I myself enjoyed the movie too. I was amazed by the Cracker, son of Hades in that film. Though story is interesting, it brought us to one conclusion in Greek's belief.

Their gods sin too. Zeus came down from Heaven to disguise himself as the king, having affair with the queen. This is adultery! And this made the king sinful for not worshiping him. And the human started to rebel Zeus. The funny thing is that Zeus needs people's love to be stronger. As people hated him, he grew weaker. If a god can commit a sin himself, how can he take care of his creation? He does not even know Hades will be against him. He could not even foretell the future. And a highest god in Greek can be cheated when he himself is the wisdom? What is the purpose of having Perseus, his son in the world? The sad thing is that even his son hated him, refusing his offer at the first place. His son did not even want to PRAY to him!



Our God in Heaven is different. Not comparing with other gods, but this is the truth. Our God never sin. When He sent His only Son Jesus Christ through a virgin Mary. Before Jesus was born, Mary was TOLD that she would be pregnant through Holy Spirit. The most important thing is Mary accepted God's mission by having Jesus born.

When Jesus was born, He was one with the Father in Heaven. Jesus obeys and loves His father dearly. As it was written in the bible, He prayed to His father daily. That was the first priority of the day before He started His ministry. How close He is with the Father. Jesus understands His mission - to bring salvation to human mankind through his death upon the cross. When Jesus died on the cross, Satan did not gain the victory. He rose again on the third day. It is God's wisdom that Jesus has conquered death.



One more thing - Our God does not need people's worship and love to become strong. He Himself is the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY. He does not need anyone. We love Him because He first loved us. And God has plans for every human mankind; it is us who do not seek Him to find out His truth and His way.

We must always remember our God is the only one everlasting God till the end of the ages.

Isaiah 44:6
"This is what the LORD says— Israel's King and Redeemer, the LORD Almighty: I am the first and I am the last; apart from me there is no God."

Chapter 133: Doing Something Different

"Hello, Jack!"

My cousin called and said that she felt sad. I asked, "What happened?"

"A warning letter was given. However, it is good to remind me to work harder. I do admit that I have lost my focus in my job."

I did encourage her to continue working hard in her firm. Then she told me that she just wanna do something different. "I felt useless when I found myself not doing things which I desire." She said

After a long conversation, I could see that she wanna do something different in her life, rather than working in the same environment for long time.

Then she started to comment on my videos, "Jack, I do not really like your MV. Why is the whole video only about the model? I felt that the more I watch the video, the more I dislike the model."



In my mind, I was laughing. She might be feeling jealous of that beautiful model. Therefore, she spoke something nasty against her. Though my cousin's comment was not against my video work, I could see she dislike that model. Then I replied, "Hence, you find it unacceptable. Some people might be having the same comment as yours. However, I received good comments from most people as compared to the majority."

"Is it?" My cousin was surprised.

"Like you said, I wanna do something different. I wish to make a breakthrough in videography. No matter what people comment about my MV, I do not really bother. It is because I just wanna try something different. To you, it's a lame MV. For others, it is a wonderfully made MV. SONY Center in Kota Kinabalu saw this MV and they were amazed. That is why now I am engaged with them in one of their projects."

"SONY center?"




"Cousin, not all people will be satisfied with our work. For example, you and many people may like 'Avatar' the movie, not all people may like it. You get what I mean? When you are working in your firm, you wanna try something new. Do all people satisfy with your concept? Well, not all. However, it still goes the same. I just do what i need to do - doing something different. Then people will notice your existence. I believe this is what you wanna do in your firm, isn't it? To do something something."

Our God is a god who always does something different. That is why he touches so many lives and people are redeemed through Jesus Christ. Though it is only a way to salvation (i.e Jesus Christ), people encountered Jesus differently (different situations, different time). That is why we do not understand how the work of God does magnificently.

In conclusion, I believe we, as children of God, ought to do something different too.

Ecclesiastes 11:5
"As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother's womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things."

Chapter 132: My Sister Rachel

"San Ge (Third Brother), still sleeping?"

When I woke up, I saw my sister standing at my room door, smiling at me. Grabbing my glasses, putting it on, and looking at my sister.

She sat on my bed, and we had a chat. At that time, I could not believe my sister is already a married person. I still remembered the time we had together since she was a kid. Now, she has grown beautifully and now married. Scratching my head, smiling, saying to her, "You are already a married woman."




On 13 March 2010, my sister Rachel and her husband Ken Kiong had a wedding ceremony. I was her videographer. When I was shooting videos for them, I felt my heart was very touched, and at the same time, blessing her and her husband. I kept on reminding her, "Rachel, you must stay happily with Kiong. However, always remember to put God first in your life. Remember both of you must always go to worship God on Sunday, and have a close relationship with God. Read the bible, pray and worship God. Though Kiong must take care of you, you must also have a responsibility to bring him closer to God."

When I saw Kiong, I said, "From now my sister will be in your hand. Though God is in charge of both yours and hers. But you, as a husband, must play a very important role, that is to love my sister for the rest of your life."

1 Corinthians 7:3
"The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband."

Chapter 131: As I Tithe

These few months, I had been facing financial problems - no business in both video and Prudential. I was really panic about my life. And I did not know what to do with my life. During that time, all I can do is to sit down and pray.

However, I had a strong sense telling me that I must be faithful to God. I must believe God is my provider. No matter what I had faced previously, I did see the miracles which God worked in my life especially tithing.

Last two weeks, I was in a poor condition. I only had a little bit of my money left. What did I do about it? At that time, I was busy with my sister's wedding. I was her videographer. Spending for about two weeks preparing the videos, I did not receive any business at all.

After sister's wedding, I went to church on that Sunday, while worshiping God, thinking in mind, "God, I gonna honor You with what I had left. I do believe You will provide. You are my shepherd."


With all faith and confidence, including joy, I tithe my money (considering all, not necessary exactly 10% of our income), saying "God, I trust you. God, I trust You." After that, my heart was filled with peace, and knowing God is with me. My heart kept telling me, "You did the right thing. Now go in peace and God shall be with you."

When I stepped out of the church after worship service, I received a phone call, "Jack, we need you to do videography for Pre-Wedding. There will be on both Monday and Tuesday."

When I returned home, opening my facebook, I saw my client saying, "Jack, I want to buy insurances for both of my children. When can we meet?"

When I stayed at home, making the video of my sister's wedding, I did not ask a single cent from her and her husband, I truly wanted to bless them with my videography, and I love my sister. Therefore, my father came to me and give me money, "Jack, I am pleased with what you have done for your sister. I am very happy. And now you deserve it."

When I went to shoot video on Monday, one of the workers, Ah Yan, laughed at me, saying, "Jack, I wanna sympathize you. Tomorrow (Tuesday), you need to shoot two couples for Pre Wedding. You have no rest in between. Oh pity!"

I immediately praised God for His faithfulness. God did not only provide two video business on Monday and Tuesday, but three altogether.

Readers, this is no joke. God is watching us.
As I tithe, God remembers...

Malachi 3:10
"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it."

Chapter 130: A Frog In The Well

After so many days with people in society, I began to understand I was a frog in the well. I think I was drowned in this for a long time. Now I really understand it is good to expose outside to gain knowledge about my future goal.

Chinese saying - A Frog in the Well.
"A person who thinks that he knows a lot of things, but he knows too little."



I really need to admit that I know too little about the things around me. I really need to catch up even faster to keep myself on track in society. I can never learn enough in this world. I think I made a wise choice. If I continue to stay in church, I will never know that I am living in a worldwide society with full of challenges.

After my prudential training, Michael came to fetch me. We continued to meet his friends. During the visitation, I realized that Michael is actually the smartest among all his friends. Sadly to say, this is not a criticism. Seriously speaking, I taught him WELL since we met in church during the time of Labuan. He is teachable and also a fast learner.

I was quite disappointed to see that some of his friends were frogs in the well. As I had conversation, they were all as if knowing everything, yet they were all saying the things which they did not really understand. They were all comparing knowledge and trying to be the outstanding one. As for Michael, I found him remained silent and cool. He was just nodding his head and smiled. He spoke less among all his friends.

Along the way home, he said "Jack, actually what they said just now, I truly know that they do not really understand what they are trying to say. I think you are right. Sometimes it is the best to keep quiet and let them do the talking. If I really do not know, I will ask and make myself clear."

"Michael, very well. I am glad you have grown up so much. They are all just frogs in the well. It is always to ask when you really do not know anything. It is better for people to say you are NOOB when you ask, rather than pretending to know something. it is better to humbly ask and receive what you need."

I Concluded, "Michael, 'ASK' is actually part of the way to be successful as the Lord gives us a freedom to ask Him."

Isaiah 7:11
"Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights."

Matthew 7:7-8
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened."