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

Proverbs 22:4   - True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honour, and long life.   In today’s Christendom, where grace is often proclaimed louder than reverence, and "name it and claim it" theology fills pulpits and timelines, Solomon—king, prophet, and son of David—whispers a timeless truth that pierces through the noise: “By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honour, and life.” (KJV). In a world that prizes self-promotion, personal gain, and instant success, the Bible offers a surprisingly different path to blessing: humility and the fear of the Lord.   If anyone had the pedigree to live lavishly, it was Solomon. Born into royalty, endowed with divine wisdom, and surrounded by splendour, he lacked nothing—except perhaps the illusions that wealth and status are the ultimate rewards. In the midst of his grandeur, he reminds us that God’s pathway to true prosperity is paved not with entitlement but with humility and awe.   Grace has been lav...

Just a few days ago, tragedy struck when an Air India flight crashed. None but one of the passengers survived. In a matter of moments, lifetimes of dreams turned to ash. It’s a brutal and sobering reminder that life is terrifyingly fragile. Everything we build, everything we hope for, everything we love—can vanish in an instant. I saw the following post on Facebook today. "Pratik Joshi had been living in London for the past six years. A software professional, he had long dreamed of building a better future abroad for his wife and their three young children, who were staying back in India. After years of planning, paperwork, and patience, that dream was finally coming true. Just two days ago, his wife, Dr. Komi Vyas, a medical professional, resigned from her job in India. The bags were packed, the goodbyes said, the future waiting. This morning, all five of them, filled with hope, excitement, and plans, boarded Air India flight 171 to London. Clicked this selfie, sent it to relativ...

Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)-  “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.”   How often do we look at our circumstances and feel overwhelmed—boxed in by limitations, whether financial, physical, emotional, or even spiritual? It’s in those moments that we tend to shrink our prayers, lower our expectations, and forget the limitless nature of our God. We begin to approach God with human-sized faith, thinking He will only move in ways that are logical or predictable. But Ephesians 3:20 reminds us of something extraordinary:  God is able to do immeasurably more —beyond anything we ask, imagine, or expect. He is not limited by our understanding, constrained by our resources, or confined to past experiences. This truth became powerfully real to me this week. I had been expecting a contribution for our mission work from a very dear friend. Based on previous conversations and past experiences, I had a specif...

Yesterday, I had the honour of officiating the engagement ceremony of this wonderful couple at Home Team NS, Bedok North. It was a simple yet dignified service, held in the presence of the Lord and surrounded by family and close friends — a significant milestone in their journey together. I shared from Colossians 1:17–18, highlighting the sufficiency of Christ in their lives and future marriage. Three key principles, which serve as a bedrock foundation for their  lives together,  were drawn from the passage: Christ must be first  –  “He is before all things.” Christ holds all things together  –  “In Him all things hold together.” Christ must be seen in everything  –  “That in everything He might be preeminent.” The couple exchanged rings and Bibles as symbols of their love and commitment — to each other, and to build their life upon the Word of God. We rejoice with them and pray that Christ will always remain at the center of their love, their hom...

Psalm 32 is one of the seven penitential psalms and is traditionally attributed to David. It traces the spiritual journey of a person who has felt the heavy weight of sin, experienced the freedom that comes through confession, and now rejoices in the joy of divine forgiveness. While it shares a close connection with Psalm 51—both believed to stem from David’s failure with Bathsheba—there is a key difference in tone.  Psalm 51 is a heartfelt cry for mercy in the midst of brokenness, whereas Psalm 32 is a reflective testimony of God’s grace after restoration. It is deeply personal, yet also offers wisdom to others. It weaves together elements of confession, instruction, and celebration into a powerful reminder of God’s redeeming love. In verse 2, David reveals the deep inner turmoil he experienced when he kept silent about his sin.  "When I kept silent, my bones wasted away..."  He describes the oppressive weight of God’s hand upon him—not as abandonment, but as loving disc...

  This evening I had the privilege to attend the Haggai India AGM.  My presence at the meeting was nothing short of a divine appointment. On the morning of May 26th, as Jeya and I were going through the security check at the Chennai domestic airport for our flight to Tuticorin, something remarkable happened. Standing just ahead of me in the queue was none other than Brother Bastian from Haggai India. I was taken aback—pleasantly surprised—and quietly whispered,  “Wow, what are the odds?” As we exchanged greetings, I soon discovered that both Bro. Bastian and Bro. Dilip were en route to Hyderabad for their Annual General Meeting. What seemed like a mere coincidence was, in reality, the sovereign orchestration of God. It became clear that our paths had not crossed by chance, but by His design. They warmly and insistently invited us to attend the AGM, and in that moment, I sensed the hand of God nudging us into something beyond our own plans. Truly, He orders our s...

Isaiah 42:3  –  “A bruised reed He will not break, and a  smouldering  wick He will not snuff out.”   The book of Isaiah, penned by the prophet during a time of profound political upheaval and moral decay in 8th century BC Judah, reflects a nation teetering on the edge of divine judgment. The people of God had turned from Him—entrenched in rebellion, idolatry, and spiritual unfaithfulness. In response, the warnings of exile, ruin, and suffering echoed through Isaiah’s prophecies.    Yet, amidst the thunder of judgment, Isaiah’s voice also carried the melody of hope. Interwoven through the warnings are radiant promises of restoration and redemption—foretelling the rise of a Servant unlike any other.    This Servant, the Messiah, would not only bring healing to Israel but extend justice and salvation to the nations. Isaiah 42:1–9 marks the first of four profound “Servant Songs” (Isaiah 42:1–9; 49:1–6; 50:4–11; 52:13–53:12), each revealing the c...

At the gym Psalm 31:15 – “My times are in Your hands.”   Today, I mark my 66th birthday — how swiftly the years have flown. I now find myself well within the ranks of senior citizens, a season of life that invites deeper reflection and gratitude.   As I pause to look back on the road I’ve travelled, the words of King David resonate with striking clarity and relevance:  “My times are in Your hands.”   (Psalm 31:15)   David penned these words amid seasons of peril, betrayal, personal failure, and deep sorrow. Yet, they were not the cry of a defeated man, but the confident confession of one who had anchored his soul in the sovereignty of God. Despite the swirling threats around him — from enemies seeking his downfall to the inner storms of regret — David rested in the unshakable truth that   his life was not at the mercy of men, but securely held in the hands of his God .   He understood something profoundly liberating:   no one could cut short what...