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

Philippians 4:6-7  - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.   In life, we often encounter people who seem unshaken in the face of crisis. They remain calm, steady, and composed when everything around them feels uncertain. For me, I see this clearly in my wife. Perhaps it is her background as a nurse, or perhaps it is simply her God-given temperament, but she carries herself with a remarkable sense of calmness and composure even in the most trying situations. I have seen her face tense and uncertain moments with a steady spirit, rarely allowing panic to take hold.   I, however, find myself on the other side of the spectrum. While I may look calm outwardly, inwardly I can be a storm of restless thoughts, fears, and anxieties. It doesn’t take much for worry to r...

I want to share how God reminded me of His faithfulness this week. We were running low on funds for the mission work, and I had been praying the whole week, “Lord, please do a miracle. Move some rich person to give.” We usually sent out the funds on the first day of the month. Yesterday, God answered, right on time. But it wasn’t from a rich person or from someone I expected. It came from a person I would never have thought of. Even though this person is very simple, doing a very simple partitme-time job with less than a $1000 a month income, this person gave generously. I was so overwhelmed, I broke down in tears. Isaiah 55:8 came alive to me:  “My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, declares the Lord.” God’s ways are truly higher. It reminded me of Elijah in 1 Kings 17, when God used ravens,  unlikely messengers, to feed him by the brook. Likewise, God used someone unexpected to meet the needs of His work. Friends, Philippians 4:19 is true:...

Yesterday a town called Sadong, where a CP  Tu Aung is ministering, was bombed by jet fighters while school children are around. Many deaths are reported. We thank God that our CPs and church members are safe though the place bomb dropped is about 1 km from the church. Please continue to uphold our brothers and sisters in Myanmar in prayer. If you feel led to bless them, contact me.

In today’s world of Christianity, countless voices attempt to define what it means to follow Christ. At one extreme, some insist that true discipleship demands abandoning everything and retreating into seclusion. At the other, prosperity preachers declare that health and wealth are the ultimate marks of God’s favour, and poverty or suffering means you are not truly blessed. But who holds the truth? The safest and surest way is to turn away from human opinions and listen to Christ Himself.    In Matthew 16:24, Jesus gives His own unmistakable call to discipleship -  “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow me.”   This command comes immediately after a moment of tension—Peter rebukes Jesus for predicting His suffering and death, revealing a common misunderstanding about the Messiah’s mission. Jesus corrects him sharply, exposing the limitations of human thinking and unveiling the true cost of following Him.   I have n...

On 24 September, we arrived in Hyderabad at about 9:20 pm. Jeya cleared immigration without any issue, but because of my previous experience, I was once again called into a room for questioning. By the time we were finally cleared, it was close to midnight. Truly, it was the hand of God that saw us through. At moments of crisis, God often uses unexpected people to help us, and this was one such occasion. Special thanks to all who prayed for us. Bishop Nehemiah was patiently waiting for us at the airport, and together we drove to Nalgonda—a two-hour journey. The wedding of Jason and Joanna took place on 25 September in a large hall in the city, quite an impressive venue for a small town. Jason is someone very dear to us. We have known him since childhood, watching him grow from a mischievous lad into a fine young man. He has even accompanied us on some of our trips, always respectful and helpful. It was a great joy to witness his wedding day.   Joanna is also someone we have known s...

“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” — Ephesians 5:16 In my younger days, I never thought much about making the best use of my time. Honestly, ‘wasting time’ would have been a more accurate description of my early days. Then one day, a sister from my church spoke words that pierced my heart:   ‘Rama, if you keep wasting your time and don’t focus on your studies, you’ll never make it in life.’   In that moment, I realized that time is a gift — a currency of life that can never be reclaimed once spent. Her words became a turning point, teaching me that to redeem the time is not just a wise idea; it is a spiritual responsibility. From that day on, I began to live with intention, knowing that every moment is entrusted by God and can either be squandered or invested for His glory   Human history is punctuated with proverbial wisdom that testifies to the fleeting nature of time. We hear,  “Time and tide wait for no man,”  or,  “Make hay while the sun ...

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”— Proverbs 9:10 Wisdom is not something that we can buy from the market or learn from books. True wisdom comes from God. While knowledge can be gathered through study and experience, wisdom is the ability to apply that knowledge rightly, with understanding, discernment, and the fear of the Lord. The Bible says,   “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). This means wisdom flows out of a relationship with God, as He guides our thoughts, words, and actions. When I first came to know the Lord, one of the very first verses I was taught to memorise was,   “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”   At that stage of my journey, I could repeat it easily, but I didn’t really understand what it meant. It was more like words stored in my memory than truth written on my heart.   Over time, as I grew in my walk with God, I began to realise that this...

“The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their cry.”  —  Psalm 34:15 (NIV) My wife and I have three children, and I remember vividly when they were born. In those early days, my wife’s eyes were completely fixed on them. No matter how important the guests or how busy the day, her focus never wavered. Her eyes were locked on our newborns, ensuring they were safe, fed, and cared for. She wanted them to feel secure, to know they were loved, and to rest in the peace of her gaze. In many ways, our Heavenly Father’s relationship with us mirrors this. Just as my wife’s eyes were always on our children, God’s eyes are always on us, His children. He watches over us, not as a distant observer, but with tender, loving care, ensuring that we are provided for, protected, and safe. From the first pages of Scripture to its closing words, the Bible speaks of the eyes of the Lord—not as distant, cold observers, but as tender, watchful, and deeply personal. God’...