Isaiah 48:1, “17 Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, The Holy One of Israel: “ I am the LORD your God, Who teaches you to profit, Who leads you by the way you should go...”
When I graduated from ITE (Institute of Technical Education), I started seeking for a job.
The bible says the Holy Spirit in you leads and guides you in the path you should take. When I was offered my first job, I felt burdened in my heart but I took it. I left the company in two months. When the second job was offered to me, I felt the same burden in my heart. This time the feeling was heavier but nonetheless I accepted the job. Within two weeks, I was out of the job again. From my previous experiences, I have decided to be more cautious in making a decision before accepting a job offer. I somehow knew that God was prompting me not to take up the previous two offers but I disobeyed; so this time I want to make sure where God really wants me to work and avoid the pitfalls again. Sometimes, God allow us to take a few knocks in life to lead our focus back to him.
When the third job offer came, there was a tremendous peace in my heart when I plan to take up this offer. It was a peace that my previous two offers did not give me. True enough, I accepted this job offer and God blessed me in this job. I stayed in this job for the next six years gaining invaluable experiences, making great friends and receiving supernatural favor with my boss.
In fact a few years later, I was the first and only person with an ITE certification in the company to be promoted to be a team leader. Knowing that this would be a near impossible job opportunity given Singapore’s meritocratic society, I was very grateful for God’s blessing. He can certainly open up doors of opportunities where no men can close.
Dino
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
My experience in casting out demon
Mark 16:17, “17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;”
It was a few years back when my school friends organized a chalet at East Cast Park during one of the school holidays. Back then there were about 10 of us. On one of the nights someone brought up the idea of visiting the infamous Old Changi Hospital to check out the spooky stuffs that many legends claimed. We were all young, adventurous and curious. That night a group of us went but a few of us stayed back at the chalet. I was one of the few who stayed behind. When the rest was back from the trip, everything seemed normally. However it was only a while when we noticed my friend, C, was adnormally quiet. He was squatting alone in a corner of the room and keeping very quiet. I have also noticed a purple patch on the right side of his bermudas. C was a noisy person by nature. He would joked and mixed around with the group whenever we are around. I felt something very strange with him. Jokingly I went over and gave me a nudge. C ignored him. I nudged him again and said, “C, what’s wrong with you. Join us leh.” This time, he raised his head and looked at me; giving an evil smile. I was shocked. His countenance was very different. Next he started talking and even asked for chocolate milk to drink. In my years of knowing C, I knew he never drink chocolate milk. He dislike it. Something was really very wrong. Suddenly he stood up started shaking violently and screaming loudly. The nine of us were shocked. Among us, 4 of us were Christians. C was not. We suspected that he was possessed. Having learnt in the bible that Jesus gave us the power to cast out demons, 4 of us pinned C down to the floor and one of us commanded, “In the name of Jesus Christ, I cast you devil out!” C was amazingly strong. He managed to push the four of us away. We did not give up and tried to pin him down again and started to pray in tongues. The rest of our friends were afraid and they stayed at one corner of the room witnessing the whole event. We just continue to pray and pray in tongues and we could suddenly feel that C lost his supernatural strength and then he passed out. The demon was cast out. When we asked him what happened, he was clueless about it and even asked how he got back to the chalet. God is great. As it is written in 1 John 4:4, “4 … He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”
Throughout this incident I must admit I was scared as well. We have never encounter anything like this before but we were glad that we still did the right thing as Christians. Praise the Lord!
Anonymous
It was a few years back when my school friends organized a chalet at East Cast Park during one of the school holidays. Back then there were about 10 of us. On one of the nights someone brought up the idea of visiting the infamous Old Changi Hospital to check out the spooky stuffs that many legends claimed. We were all young, adventurous and curious. That night a group of us went but a few of us stayed back at the chalet. I was one of the few who stayed behind. When the rest was back from the trip, everything seemed normally. However it was only a while when we noticed my friend, C, was adnormally quiet. He was squatting alone in a corner of the room and keeping very quiet. I have also noticed a purple patch on the right side of his bermudas. C was a noisy person by nature. He would joked and mixed around with the group whenever we are around. I felt something very strange with him. Jokingly I went over and gave me a nudge. C ignored him. I nudged him again and said, “C, what’s wrong with you. Join us leh.” This time, he raised his head and looked at me; giving an evil smile. I was shocked. His countenance was very different. Next he started talking and even asked for chocolate milk to drink. In my years of knowing C, I knew he never drink chocolate milk. He dislike it. Something was really very wrong. Suddenly he stood up started shaking violently and screaming loudly. The nine of us were shocked. Among us, 4 of us were Christians. C was not. We suspected that he was possessed. Having learnt in the bible that Jesus gave us the power to cast out demons, 4 of us pinned C down to the floor and one of us commanded, “In the name of Jesus Christ, I cast you devil out!” C was amazingly strong. He managed to push the four of us away. We did not give up and tried to pin him down again and started to pray in tongues. The rest of our friends were afraid and they stayed at one corner of the room witnessing the whole event. We just continue to pray and pray in tongues and we could suddenly feel that C lost his supernatural strength and then he passed out. The demon was cast out. When we asked him what happened, he was clueless about it and even asked how he got back to the chalet. God is great. As it is written in 1 John 4:4, “4 … He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”
Throughout this incident I must admit I was scared as well. We have never encounter anything like this before but we were glad that we still did the right thing as Christians. Praise the Lord!
Anonymous
My house: a gift from God
Hebrews 11:1, “1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
The flat that we are staying in now is a gift from God. When I planned to get married, we wanted to look for a place to stay. Redhill was one of our choices. It is still one of the most highly sought after location to reside in Singapore due to its close proximity to town and other various facilities. There was this particular evening when my wife suggested we dropped by the estate to check out the flats. During that time, except for a few blocks were occupied, the majority of them was empty. I was standing in the park among the cluster of flats and I felt really good about the place. I told God that I desire to live here and that I would let Him use my house to His glory when the opportunity arises if I really get it.
Subsequently we decided to apply for a flat in Redhill. The first time was a blotched attempt. We did not check properly and applied for flats which were allocated to residents who were en bloc. We were disappointed. However little did we know that the ones that we saw that night were still yet to be released by the government. Nevertheless, we let the matter rest and decided to wait and see. Thoughts of searching for resale flats did cross our minds but there seemed to be no peace to go about spending time on it. Don’t feel good inside.
It was when I was in the middle of my work a few weeks later that I received an e mail alert from HDB. The e mail informed me that Redhill residence was opened once again for new applicants. At that very instance I could felt as if I got my flat right there. Subsequently we managed to get a ballot queue number at 91 and eventually secured the flat that we wanted at the preferred floor and direction.
Throughout these times, there were no doubt moments of anxiety and worry of not getting the flat in time, getting it renovating and synchronizing our marriage preparations etc. However there was also a parallel sense of steadiness in my heart that everything will be ok. This sense of steadiness did not arise from positive thinking but arises from within my spirit. While some people might deem it as lucky, I attribute it to God’s blessing. The timing was perfect when we put my wedding date, the amount of renovation time and other major activities together. With the various emotions we went through plus the subtle leading and the substance of faith in my heart made it clear that God has His hand in it. I also believed that my financial contribution to God’s kingdom played a part in it too.
God cement my conviction of His blessing when I started to hear stories of friends who tried to apply for the flat in the same area but were rejected and friends who have been looking to find a good place to stay for quite some time and eventually decided to settle for areas far from town. They have the money, but the places that they wanted are not available.
A year later, a 24 hour food court was set up right below our flat. My wife and I were thrilled. Food gets to be served almost right at our door steps. But I soon heard from some of our neighbors complaining about the stale smell of food and cooking oil contaminating their clothes and bed sheets when they need to hang their clothes out to dry. I believe God knew the end from the beginning and hence He has arranged us to stay in a direction away from such a situation while enjoying the convenience.
God is good! Today I also have the opportunity to host some of our church gatherings for my friends as well; just like what I promised Him.
Steve
The flat that we are staying in now is a gift from God. When I planned to get married, we wanted to look for a place to stay. Redhill was one of our choices. It is still one of the most highly sought after location to reside in Singapore due to its close proximity to town and other various facilities. There was this particular evening when my wife suggested we dropped by the estate to check out the flats. During that time, except for a few blocks were occupied, the majority of them was empty. I was standing in the park among the cluster of flats and I felt really good about the place. I told God that I desire to live here and that I would let Him use my house to His glory when the opportunity arises if I really get it.
Subsequently we decided to apply for a flat in Redhill. The first time was a blotched attempt. We did not check properly and applied for flats which were allocated to residents who were en bloc. We were disappointed. However little did we know that the ones that we saw that night were still yet to be released by the government. Nevertheless, we let the matter rest and decided to wait and see. Thoughts of searching for resale flats did cross our minds but there seemed to be no peace to go about spending time on it. Don’t feel good inside.
It was when I was in the middle of my work a few weeks later that I received an e mail alert from HDB. The e mail informed me that Redhill residence was opened once again for new applicants. At that very instance I could felt as if I got my flat right there. Subsequently we managed to get a ballot queue number at 91 and eventually secured the flat that we wanted at the preferred floor and direction.
Throughout these times, there were no doubt moments of anxiety and worry of not getting the flat in time, getting it renovating and synchronizing our marriage preparations etc. However there was also a parallel sense of steadiness in my heart that everything will be ok. This sense of steadiness did not arise from positive thinking but arises from within my spirit. While some people might deem it as lucky, I attribute it to God’s blessing. The timing was perfect when we put my wedding date, the amount of renovation time and other major activities together. With the various emotions we went through plus the subtle leading and the substance of faith in my heart made it clear that God has His hand in it. I also believed that my financial contribution to God’s kingdom played a part in it too.
God cement my conviction of His blessing when I started to hear stories of friends who tried to apply for the flat in the same area but were rejected and friends who have been looking to find a good place to stay for quite some time and eventually decided to settle for areas far from town. They have the money, but the places that they wanted are not available.
A year later, a 24 hour food court was set up right below our flat. My wife and I were thrilled. Food gets to be served almost right at our door steps. But I soon heard from some of our neighbors complaining about the stale smell of food and cooking oil contaminating their clothes and bed sheets when they need to hang their clothes out to dry. I believe God knew the end from the beginning and hence He has arranged us to stay in a direction away from such a situation while enjoying the convenience.
God is good! Today I also have the opportunity to host some of our church gatherings for my friends as well; just like what I promised Him.
Steve
From becoming a Christian out of fear to understanding God’s goodness
Romans 2:4, “4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?”
I still remembered being approached by an evangelist when I was quite young. It was a vague memory but I remembered that I accepted God out of fear. He told me about the terrible things that would happen to me if I die without believing God. I started going to Sunday school and only remembered it as a fun experience filled with games and songs. The goodness of God must have been embedded in these play sessions but I do not remember much. However, I know that those sessions did manage to convey to me that I need not fear God but instead God is always merciful and kind. Sadly, I do not remember what happened but I stopped going and eventually lost touch with God.
Though I forgot about God, He did not forget about me. Through the invitation of a close friend, I started going to church once more. For the second time, I had enjoyed the sessions in church. This time, slightly older, I learnt more. I know that he is a good God. However, once again, I drifted away. I always doubted, from time to time, of His existence.
Then God sent my husband into my life. He was an unbeliever before I knew him. Through him, I started going to church the third time. From the changes I saw in him and his faithfulness to God, I started to see the goodness of God once more in his life. As I continue to seek God; I started to see that God has been with me all this while over the ages. I see the reality of Him more and more.
Though my process of learning the nature of God and getting closer and closer to Him was very subtle, I realize that God never gives up and always gives me a chance for repentance. His mercy endures forever.
Fay
I still remembered being approached by an evangelist when I was quite young. It was a vague memory but I remembered that I accepted God out of fear. He told me about the terrible things that would happen to me if I die without believing God. I started going to Sunday school and only remembered it as a fun experience filled with games and songs. The goodness of God must have been embedded in these play sessions but I do not remember much. However, I know that those sessions did manage to convey to me that I need not fear God but instead God is always merciful and kind. Sadly, I do not remember what happened but I stopped going and eventually lost touch with God.
Though I forgot about God, He did not forget about me. Through the invitation of a close friend, I started going to church once more. For the second time, I had enjoyed the sessions in church. This time, slightly older, I learnt more. I know that he is a good God. However, once again, I drifted away. I always doubted, from time to time, of His existence.
Then God sent my husband into my life. He was an unbeliever before I knew him. Through him, I started going to church the third time. From the changes I saw in him and his faithfulness to God, I started to see the goodness of God once more in his life. As I continue to seek God; I started to see that God has been with me all this while over the ages. I see the reality of Him more and more.
Though my process of learning the nature of God and getting closer and closer to Him was very subtle, I realize that God never gives up and always gives me a chance for repentance. His mercy endures forever.
Fay
Through prayers God answered my desire for a new job
I am from Philippines. When I first came over to Singapore, I worked at a jewellery retail outlet. I remembered my uncle asked me to contact his friend, Pastor Amos, when I am in Singapore. When I did, I ended up residing in His Harvest Church but due to the nature of my retail job where I am required to work on weekends, I could only attend church once or twice a month.
It was also difficult for me to take leave as and when there is an interview for a new job as we worked in shifts. Moreover if I was to resign, I would need to pay a certain sum of money for my bond. I did not like the arrangement and hence I prayed to God to lead my out of this job, Pastor Amos and other members of HHC also helped me pray for this.
In the meantime, I applied for jobs at various banks under the recommendation of my boyfriend. I did not receive any positive replies from the banks for a while until Bank C called me for an interview and I felt that the first interview went well. However, I did not receive any confirmation from the HR department after the first interview. I did receive some unknown calls and when I tried to trace the call back hoping it was Bank C’s HR department, the line never got through.
Although I was discouraged, I held on to my faith that God will help me. True enough after 6 months, Bank C called me again and accepted my application. In addition, they are willing to pay the bond of my retail job. The 6 months of waiting and unwavering faith was not easy to go through but God has been faithful. Praise God for His grace upon me!
HC
It was also difficult for me to take leave as and when there is an interview for a new job as we worked in shifts. Moreover if I was to resign, I would need to pay a certain sum of money for my bond. I did not like the arrangement and hence I prayed to God to lead my out of this job, Pastor Amos and other members of HHC also helped me pray for this.
In the meantime, I applied for jobs at various banks under the recommendation of my boyfriend. I did not receive any positive replies from the banks for a while until Bank C called me for an interview and I felt that the first interview went well. However, I did not receive any confirmation from the HR department after the first interview. I did receive some unknown calls and when I tried to trace the call back hoping it was Bank C’s HR department, the line never got through.
Although I was discouraged, I held on to my faith that God will help me. True enough after 6 months, Bank C called me again and accepted my application. In addition, they are willing to pay the bond of my retail job. The 6 months of waiting and unwavering faith was not easy to go through but God has been faithful. Praise God for His grace upon me!
HC
I was put off by the first church service I attended but God turned it all around
John 6:44, “44 No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day.”
One day, my ex-girlfriend invited me to attend a church service in the guise of a music concert. Being a music lover I immediately agreed. However, when I got there I was overwhelmed, there was a string of church members who started greeting me, and when the service finally started, everyone in church started to sing in tongues and lifted up their hands. This made me feel very weird and uncomfortable. I found the whole service very boring, and I was even caught on the church projection playing my PSP while the pastor was preaching. I was very embarrassed and vowed never to step into any church service again.
Later in time, my relationship with her failed and I was overwhelmed with depression. I thought that alcohol would chase my problems away but I was wrong, my heart somehow still felt empty. Needing some companionship, I called one of my friends who was in the midst of a Christian gathering. He suggested me to join them but I was bitter to hear anything that evolves around God and church. Nevertheless I accepted his invitation. In that particular gathering, I started to know more friends. Moreover I start to appreciate my new found Christian friends as they are not only there for me in good times, but in hard times as well. Over time, I felt a sense of belonging there and we have a common interest; which is music. I was actually put off when I first realized that they were playing gospel music for as a church band. Nevertheless, I decided to join as I got closer to band through their practices. Eventually, Pastor Oon shared with me the goodness of God and I accepted Christ. Today, I have experienced many of God’s blessings in my life and have committed my time in serving in the worship ministry as a keyboardist.
Anonymous
One day, my ex-girlfriend invited me to attend a church service in the guise of a music concert. Being a music lover I immediately agreed. However, when I got there I was overwhelmed, there was a string of church members who started greeting me, and when the service finally started, everyone in church started to sing in tongues and lifted up their hands. This made me feel very weird and uncomfortable. I found the whole service very boring, and I was even caught on the church projection playing my PSP while the pastor was preaching. I was very embarrassed and vowed never to step into any church service again.
Later in time, my relationship with her failed and I was overwhelmed with depression. I thought that alcohol would chase my problems away but I was wrong, my heart somehow still felt empty. Needing some companionship, I called one of my friends who was in the midst of a Christian gathering. He suggested me to join them but I was bitter to hear anything that evolves around God and church. Nevertheless I accepted his invitation. In that particular gathering, I started to know more friends. Moreover I start to appreciate my new found Christian friends as they are not only there for me in good times, but in hard times as well. Over time, I felt a sense of belonging there and we have a common interest; which is music. I was actually put off when I first realized that they were playing gospel music for as a church band. Nevertheless, I decided to join as I got closer to band through their practices. Eventually, Pastor Oon shared with me the goodness of God and I accepted Christ. Today, I have experienced many of God’s blessings in my life and have committed my time in serving in the worship ministry as a keyboardist.
Anonymous
God helped me pass my driving test!
I want to give thanks to God for passing my driving test at first try earlier this year. I have a Malaysia driving license since 10 years ago and have only driven less than five times since then. Since I obtained my Malaysian license after I became a Singapore PR (Permanent Resident), I had to do the whole test in Singapore in order to drive here. I have been very reluctant to do the test as I am not very confident with my driving. However, with two young kids, I know that it will be a lot more convenient if I have a driving license.
On the day of my test, I did a final “trial test” lesson with my instructor. During the trial test, I was quite nervous. There was this particular test when I was instructed to do an emergency stop. Instead of stepping on the brake I stepped on accelerator! My instructor was not very impressed at all! I was demoralised myself as well. However, during the actual test, I had a really nice and patient tester and I managed to pass my practical test.
I know that this is only possible because of God’s help and favour. God knew my schedule was very tight in managing work and family needs and if I didn’t pass the first time, I might not be motivated to try again. God listens to our prayer and meet our needs!
SM
On the day of my test, I did a final “trial test” lesson with my instructor. During the trial test, I was quite nervous. There was this particular test when I was instructed to do an emergency stop. Instead of stepping on the brake I stepped on accelerator! My instructor was not very impressed at all! I was demoralised myself as well. However, during the actual test, I had a really nice and patient tester and I managed to pass my practical test.
I know that this is only possible because of God’s help and favour. God knew my schedule was very tight in managing work and family needs and if I didn’t pass the first time, I might not be motivated to try again. God listens to our prayer and meet our needs!
SM
God never fails to bless me and my family during our holidays
Our holidays are always blessed with surprises. We were protected from being conned to take a guided tour by a seemingly friendly local, who lied to us that the place of interest we wanted to go to is closed. We were upgraded to bigger and better rooms during our hotel check-ins when we were in Tioman and Johor Bahru. We booked for a snorkeling trip in Philippines, which ended up as a private trip; we were given all the time to snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Philippines until we got “tired of it”. We managed to see a group of five geishas along one of the narrow alleys in Kyoto when we were told it was rare to see one. We managed to take all the rides in the magical Lotte World in Korea as if we had the whole theme park to ourselves. The inward witness of such blessings becomes more substantial in our hearts particularly when we plan our trips free and easy all the time. These occasional blessings, be it subtle or amazing, have led me to believe that God would really want His children to have a whale of their time when they take their holiday breaks.
SL
SL
Being a good example to my friends
Matthew 5:16, “16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
I am born into a Christian family and my grandmother and mother had always been the one who make an effort to bring everyone to church every Sunday. It might not be obvious then, but being raised in a good Christian family has in a way given me an inward consciousness of right and wrong.
I was sent to study overseas at the young age of 10 and I was forced to be much more independent and mature than the rest of my peers.
Through the year, God’s kindness and blessings in my family have been very visible. At my secondary school graduation, a close friend of mine came up to me and mentioned that if it were not for my advices and friendship, he would have ended with a gang which might have indirectly affected his studies and possibly future. I was thankful to hear the good news and I am proud to say that the teachings in church have made a positive impact on other people’s lives.
SS
I am born into a Christian family and my grandmother and mother had always been the one who make an effort to bring everyone to church every Sunday. It might not be obvious then, but being raised in a good Christian family has in a way given me an inward consciousness of right and wrong.
I was sent to study overseas at the young age of 10 and I was forced to be much more independent and mature than the rest of my peers.
Through the year, God’s kindness and blessings in my family have been very visible. At my secondary school graduation, a close friend of mine came up to me and mentioned that if it were not for my advices and friendship, he would have ended with a gang which might have indirectly affected his studies and possibly future. I was thankful to hear the good news and I am proud to say that the teachings in church have made a positive impact on other people’s lives.
SS
I managed to find tuition students despite time of economic recession
It was a time of economic recession when I decided to resign from my full time teaching job to fulfill my family commitment. One of my plans is to give tuition full time after my resignation to fulfill my desire to teach. Despite the economic gloom, I and my husband choose to believe that God would open up doors of opportunities. True enough, one by one, God gave me students very quickly after I resigned. The transition has been very smooth. Now I command a comfortable salary and the number of my students keeps increasing. I thanked God for helping me in my times of difficulties.
Fay
Fay
My friend introduced me to Jesus Christ
James 4:8, “8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”
During my teenage years, I had a close friend who never gave up sharing God with me. She continued to talk about God for a couple of years and even prayed for me whenever we hang out, or during sleepovers. Despite listening to her sharing and just letting out the other ear, a seed was sown in my life.
I became curious about who this God really was. I wanted to know more about him and how real He really is. So, with a pure heart, I decided to challenge God by praying about little things and yes, he answered my prayers. Little by little I was convinced that he was real.
Seeing how real this God is, I decided to go another step and find a church. I tried attending my close friend’s church, but I was not comfortable with the worship style. While seeking for a home church, I happened to find a Christian friend via the Internet. He invited me to attend his church service for next week but I could not wait that long to attend church so I called him that Saturday night to see if I could join him for service for that week instead. That is how I came to find HHC and decided to stay. I have found my home church.
Joy
During my teenage years, I had a close friend who never gave up sharing God with me. She continued to talk about God for a couple of years and even prayed for me whenever we hang out, or during sleepovers. Despite listening to her sharing and just letting out the other ear, a seed was sown in my life.
I became curious about who this God really was. I wanted to know more about him and how real He really is. So, with a pure heart, I decided to challenge God by praying about little things and yes, he answered my prayers. Little by little I was convinced that he was real.
Seeing how real this God is, I decided to go another step and find a church. I tried attending my close friend’s church, but I was not comfortable with the worship style. While seeking for a home church, I happened to find a Christian friend via the Internet. He invited me to attend his church service for next week but I could not wait that long to attend church so I called him that Saturday night to see if I could join him for service for that week instead. That is how I came to find HHC and decided to stay. I have found my home church.
Joy
Generational blessings of God become a reality in my life
Genesis 17:6-7, “6 I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you. 7 And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you.”
My parents became Christians when I was three years old. I was raised as a Christian almost all my life. I always followed my parent’s instructions to attend church weekly and dressing my best for it. I even attended other midweek services and hardly missed any. I’ve been so used to going to church that I felt tired and bored of it, just as if it was a chore and took it for granted.
I became envious of non-believers because I thought they had more freedom. I thought that once they were saved, they could easily feel God’s presence and goodness since they have never felt it before.
During university, I moved to a different city and stayed with an uncle and auntie who were both Christians. They were the spiritual mentors of my parents to be exact. Living with them for over two years, I saw how much they loved God. They unfailingly attended church service every Sunday, joined bible study classes and hosted cell group gatherings weekly. They continually served Him and by that blessed others. Being with them, I saw God through them. I saw their passion for God and in return how God has prospered them.
This made me realize how blessed I am. God indeed keeps his word. As he said in Deuteronomy 7:9, “9 “Therefore know that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments …” I am a second generation Christian, and because of my parent’s faithfulness to God I have always been blessed. I was able to study abroad and I remained faithful to Him and am now serving in the worship ministry today.
HC
My parents became Christians when I was three years old. I was raised as a Christian almost all my life. I always followed my parent’s instructions to attend church weekly and dressing my best for it. I even attended other midweek services and hardly missed any. I’ve been so used to going to church that I felt tired and bored of it, just as if it was a chore and took it for granted.
I became envious of non-believers because I thought they had more freedom. I thought that once they were saved, they could easily feel God’s presence and goodness since they have never felt it before.
During university, I moved to a different city and stayed with an uncle and auntie who were both Christians. They were the spiritual mentors of my parents to be exact. Living with them for over two years, I saw how much they loved God. They unfailingly attended church service every Sunday, joined bible study classes and hosted cell group gatherings weekly. They continually served Him and by that blessed others. Being with them, I saw God through them. I saw their passion for God and in return how God has prospered them.
This made me realize how blessed I am. God indeed keeps his word. As he said in Deuteronomy 7:9, “9 “Therefore know that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments …” I am a second generation Christian, and because of my parent’s faithfulness to God I have always been blessed. I was able to study abroad and I remained faithful to Him and am now serving in the worship ministry today.
HC
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