Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Beautiful the mess we are...

It's a real wonder how God works.  In the midst of tragedy, confusion, and lose, the work of the Lord is found at it's best.  I can't get myself to blog about the recent death of a friend but I will list some characteristics that made him one of a kind, there will only ever be one Kerolos Makhloof:

- Always smiling
- Knowledgeable about the Word
- Active Christ seeker, no matter the circumstance or environment
- Epitome of goofball 
- Acceptor of the differences of those around him
- Humble in his wisdom
- Giver of sound advice
- Embodiment of happy
- Carefree of worldly desires
- Removed from triviality 
- Reconciler
- Role model brother and friend
- Server of his community- church and school
- Defender of his culture
- Discourager of nonsense
- Strengthener of faith

As you can see, the list is endless.  I hope that years from now, I will still remember how amazingly God worked through Kerolos and continue to strive to be a little more like him.