Guardian Angel

As I read Yeu Ann recent blog , I can't help but to admit that I do struggle ministering to people who are socially immature. I have to give my full attention to them because the general crowd are not keen or find it hard to relate to them. There were times that I struggled because I would be moving myself out of the general crowd to join the "minority". If it wasn't because of His love, I wouldn't be able to do that. There were times I did right and times when I showed the same belittling look in my heart. (I am still a sinner under sanctification) All those little obedience helped me to grow in accepting the differences among people.

All of us grew up from different background and some were fortunate enough to have friends or teachers who helped them along the way. When I was young, I wasn't socially mature. I didn't have many friends. I felt little, at times felt bullied; I had to seek for attention, approval or friendship from my classmates. But God is good. I had a teacher who trusted in me, who had faith in me and showed me grace and mercy for my failures. He was like my guardian angel for my last 2 years in primary school. I grew in confidence because of him.

Sometimes people who always voiced their displeasure and opposing opinions are looked upon as not flowing and might be outcast. I don't think I was an easy sheep as well. However, I was thankful for the guardian angels that God had placed along the way. People who showed me truth, people who stood by me, people who trusted in me. If not for their support and trust, I wouldn't be who I am now. They were my guardian angels too. =)

Personally I too noticed some guardian angels and witnessed how their "mortal" grew and transformed as they stood by and trusted them. Somehow God must have let them see something in them (the "mortal") that others can't see.

Barnabas came forth strongly to me as such guardian angel in the bible.
He believed in John Mark even though John Mark deserted them(Paul and Barnabas) before(Acts15:37-39).
Barnabas believed in Saul(who was called Paul later)even though he had prosecuted several christians before. (Acts9:26-27)

Who is your Guardian Angel? Who is your "mortal"?