Best Man's Thought

That day, when I thought more about the title, the more uncomfortable I got. The groom has lots of men buddies but why me, I said. He is a preacher and he should call a church staff fellow, I thought. Sharing here the text and photo below which I put in my notes just after their wedding.

That superlative adjective is a gentle reminder that we are at our best when we serve.

I knew that there were others there who should have been asked but later, I humbly accepted his request because I also knew there is always joy in serving. Count it as a ministry.

Preacher Alfier is someone I looked up to especially when it comes to the ministry. We are in the same batch in high school and I have witnessed how 'worldly' he was. Just kidding! I know her past girl friends (in plural form, as in many to mention! Haha) and most of them were crush ng campus. I do not know how he came to know the Lord Jesus as his personal Saviour, but I know it happened during those times that I was away in church and backslidden. Preacher Alfier is one of the souls who can testify 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." He was transformed to love missions and he loves the ministry. I am just beyond grateful that I get to share in this moment as his Best Man.

#CalmaGabrielNuptials |12.14.2018

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