In His Time.......... with P.Ramachandran

Over the weekend, I was in Berastagi, Indonesia, where I had been invited by my good friend parter , Bishop Ezra, to minister at his church, Kiros Cornerstone Community Church. It was a particularly special occasion, as Indonesia was celebrating its 80th Independence Day and Bishop Ezra and his wife were away. I considered it a great privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility of speaking in their absence. To me, this spoke volumes of the trust and confidence he placed in me—qualities that are, unfortunately, so often lacking in today’s world. Pastor Daniel Ginting, the assistant pastor of KCCC, was at the airport to receive me. He is a wonderful man of Go and partner in ministry, wholly committed to the Great Commission and serving the Lord with a heart of humility and sincerity. A true shepherd at heart, he carries great potential for the future. We enjoyed a meaningful conversation on the way, and the journey proved to be much smoother than I had expected. Remarkably, the traf...

  Today, on National Day, a group of about 30 Christian volunteers came together to organise a “Free Medical Camp” for migrant workers at Westlite Dormitory in Woodlands, Singapore. The team, comprising doctors, nurses, and support volunteers, provided free medical check-ups and advice to over 150 migrant workers. These men have left their homes and families to serve our nation, often taking on jobs that many Singaporeans are reluctant to do—something we can easily take for granted. This initiative was an expression of love and appreciation for their contribution, and a practical way of being “salt and light” in our world. We are deeply grateful to all the volunteers who sacrificed their time and effort to make this event possible. May the Lord richly bless each migrant worker and their families, and may His love continue to be shared through such acts of service. We are planning to be more involved in this work to reach the migrant workers. To God be the glory,

Text:   “The Lord did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. But it was because the Lord loved you and kept the oath He swore to your ancestors…”  –  Deuteronomy 7:7–8   When God chose Israel, it was not because of their size, power, or wealth. In fact, they were a small, vulnerable nation surrounded by mighty empires. Yet God’s choice was based solely on His love and covenant faithfulness.   Moses spoke these words to Israel, he was reminding them of an important truth:   Their survival and success  When  were not because of their strength, resources, or wisdom — but because of God’s faithfulness and mercy.   Singapore’s story mirrors this in remarkable ways. In 1965, we were a tiny island with no natural resources, no hinterland, and little global influence. Kicked out of Malaysia, many wondered if we could even survive. By every human calculatio...

“If your neighbour is poor and gives you his cloak as security for a loan, do not keep the cloak overnight... and the Lord your God will count you as righteous.” -     Deuteronomy 24:12–13 (NLT)   We know that a man is declared righteous by grace and by faith, not by works of the law. As Paul writes: “For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from the works prescribed by the law.” - Romans 3:28 (NRSV)   Abraham himself was declared righteous because of his faith: “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” -  Romans 4:3   Yet, faith that truly trusts in God does not remain idle. It overflows into action—not to earn righteousness, but to express it. The verse in Deuteronomy 24 paints a vivid picture: a poor man, perhaps without a home, gives his cloak as security for a small loan. God commands that this cloak be returned before sunset, so the man can sleep warm. The action is small, but God sees it—and calls it righteous....

“If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.” — Exodus 33:15 (NIV) I remember reading this warm story: The Little Girl’s Wish   As the stars twinkled softly outside her window, little Emma snuggled under her warm blanket. But tonight, she felt a little scared of the dark. Her dad switched off the lights and asked gently, “Are you afraid of the dark?” Emma looked up at him and smiled softly, “No, as long as you are nearby my side.” Her dad smiled back and quietly sat beside her bed.   Emma’s eyes grew heavy, and before she closed them, she whispered, “Don’t go away daddy.” Her dad stayed right there, not saying a word, not moving,    just being there with her. And slowly, the fear melted away, replaced by a calm warmth that filled her heart. With her dad’s quiet presence nearby, Emma drifted into the sweetest dreams.   As Moses prepared to lead the Israelites toward the Promised Land, he asked for just one thing: God’s presence. Though the ...