“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
November 26, 2006. The day I was born again.
It's almost three years now, but I still remember very vividly the scene at my baptism. I still remember how I was feeling, how the walk into the waters was difficult, how the waters felt around me while I was fully immersed for that split second.
I remember I was indeed happy. As the waters in the name of Jesus washed away all my sins, I truly felt lighter. And at the moment forward, I was happy to be a part of this big family. Excited, and eager, to play my part as a family member.
I was zealous to do many things for God, but it cannot work when one does not first give one's whole heart to Jesus. I thought Jesus had first place in my heart. I pride myself on my zeal. So God had to show me the deceitfulness of my heart the hard way.
I cannot say that it has been a smooth journey ever since I put my trust in the Lord. There have been down periods and losses. But this is what Jesus had already foretold. He said that in this world, I will have trouble. But take heart! For He has overcome the world. He said that the peace He gives is not as the world gives. His peace surpasses all understanding. His peace is what I need in times of trials.
He also told me He sits as a refiner of silver (Malachi 3:3). He is watching as I am being refined to become pure gold. And if He actually takes the time out to sit with me as I am being refined, then I will also learn to be patient in times of trials. For God is also in the storm with me.
The Lord gives and the Lord takes away (Job 1:21). He has taken away from me something that was once the most precious, so that I may learn what really is the most precious. He is also slowly tearing away my walls of pride, helping me to see the inadequate me. I don't think it is such a bad thing to feel that one is weak, as long as we know how to then lean on Jesus to find strength.
I am indeed thankful for He has blessed me with much too. Throughout the years, my family have turned from rejection of my faith to accepting me as a Christian. They allow me full freedom to go to church now. My problem now is to find enough time to spend with them, for they are afterall still my most beloved family members.
I am learning to count my blessings. I know that although things might not go as smooth as we like at times, as long as we persevere and never leave Him, just like Job, He will at the end bless us with so much more.
This testimony is not written to discourage you from believing in Him. Rather, I wish to give you a genuine account of how it is like to be a Christian. We are still on earth. This is not our home. Things are not perfect yet.
Which makes our faith exciting. Because we have a living hope. We have something to look forward to. Something that we know is far better than all things we have now. Something so good that words cannot describe.
Have you found the peace in the storm?
Have you this living hope that propels you forward?
Have you known Jesus?
He is my dear Jesus, and He wants to be yours too.
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27)
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
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We would like to invite you to our special services:
September 25th, Friday 730pm
God - Truth or Myth
How do we know if God exists? Are there many gods? Is it all a myth?
September 26th, Saturday 230pm
Church - Of God or Of Man?
How is True Jesus Church different from other churches?
Adam Road Church
17-D Adam Road
65-6467-0149 (TEL)
Telok Kurau Church
32 Lorong H Telok Kurau
65-6345-8056 (TEL)
Sembawang Church
9 Jalan Shaer
May you also find the peace and joy that I have found in Christ Jesus.
It's almost three years now, but I still remember very vividly the scene at my baptism. I still remember how I was feeling, how the walk into the waters was difficult, how the waters felt around me while I was fully immersed for that split second.
I remember I was indeed happy. As the waters in the name of Jesus washed away all my sins, I truly felt lighter. And at the moment forward, I was happy to be a part of this big family. Excited, and eager, to play my part as a family member.
I was zealous to do many things for God, but it cannot work when one does not first give one's whole heart to Jesus. I thought Jesus had first place in my heart. I pride myself on my zeal. So God had to show me the deceitfulness of my heart the hard way.
I cannot say that it has been a smooth journey ever since I put my trust in the Lord. There have been down periods and losses. But this is what Jesus had already foretold. He said that in this world, I will have trouble. But take heart! For He has overcome the world. He said that the peace He gives is not as the world gives. His peace surpasses all understanding. His peace is what I need in times of trials.
He also told me He sits as a refiner of silver (Malachi 3:3). He is watching as I am being refined to become pure gold. And if He actually takes the time out to sit with me as I am being refined, then I will also learn to be patient in times of trials. For God is also in the storm with me.
The Lord gives and the Lord takes away (Job 1:21). He has taken away from me something that was once the most precious, so that I may learn what really is the most precious. He is also slowly tearing away my walls of pride, helping me to see the inadequate me. I don't think it is such a bad thing to feel that one is weak, as long as we know how to then lean on Jesus to find strength.
I am indeed thankful for He has blessed me with much too. Throughout the years, my family have turned from rejection of my faith to accepting me as a Christian. They allow me full freedom to go to church now. My problem now is to find enough time to spend with them, for they are afterall still my most beloved family members.
I am learning to count my blessings. I know that although things might not go as smooth as we like at times, as long as we persevere and never leave Him, just like Job, He will at the end bless us with so much more.
This testimony is not written to discourage you from believing in Him. Rather, I wish to give you a genuine account of how it is like to be a Christian. We are still on earth. This is not our home. Things are not perfect yet.
Which makes our faith exciting. Because we have a living hope. We have something to look forward to. Something that we know is far better than all things we have now. Something so good that words cannot describe.
Have you found the peace in the storm?
Have you this living hope that propels you forward?
Have you known Jesus?
He is my dear Jesus, and He wants to be yours too.
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27)
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
---
We would like to invite you to our special services:
September 25th, Friday 730pm
God - Truth or Myth
How do we know if God exists? Are there many gods? Is it all a myth?
September 26th, Saturday 230pm
Church - Of God or Of Man?
How is True Jesus Church different from other churches?
Adam Road Church
17-D Adam Road
65-6467-0149 (TEL)
Telok Kurau Church
32 Lorong H Telok Kurau
65-6345-8056 (TEL)
Sembawang Church
9 Jalan Shaer
May you also find the peace and joy that I have found in Christ Jesus.
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