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

Within the Christian world, there exists a significant divide concerning the true evidence of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life. The Pentecostal tradition often highlights the initial manifestation of  glossolalia  (speaking in tongues) as the primary sign, while many in mainline and reformed denominations emphasize the cultivation of  spiritual fruit —love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control ( Gal. 5:22–23 )—as the authentic proof of the Spirit’s indwelling.   I have no doubt that both gifts and fruit play a vital role in the life of a believer. Yet, to resolve this question faithfully, we must return to the words of Jesus Himself and to the testimony of Scripture concerning the Spirit’s role in the life of the redeemed.   The Empowering Spirit   In  Luke 4:18 , Jesus inaugurates His public ministry by declaring: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to proclaim good news to...

Acts 9:5-8 -  And he said, “Who are You, Lord? Then the Lord said,  “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.   It  is  hard for you to kick against the goads.”  So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?” Then the Lord  said  to him,  “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”   Saul’s journey to Damascus was intended as a mission of persecution, yet it became the very road where divine grace broke into his life. Suddenly enveloped by a heavenly light, Saul was struck down, not merely to the ground, but to the very end of his self-reliance and pride. In that moment, the risen Christ confronted him with a piercing question: “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” Here, Jesus identified Himself so intimately with His people that to wound the Church was to wound Christ Himself.   Blinded and undone, Saul could only utter the cry of a soul awakened: “Who are you, Lord?” T...

  On   August 20, 2025 , archaeologists at the Givati Parking Lot excavation in Jerusalem’s City of David uncovered an extraordinary find: a   2,200-year-old gold coin . The piece, a quarter-drachma made of   99.3% pure gold , is among the rarest of its kind ever unearthed. The coin carries the image of  Queen Berenice II (267–221 BC) , wife of Ptolemy III Euergetes of Egypt, who lived during the intertestamental period—the so-called “silent years” between Malachi and the Gospels. What makes this discovery especially unique is that it is the  first example of this coin type ever recovered in an archaeological dig . Fewer than 20 are known worldwide, most preserved in museums or private holdings. Even more striking is its inscription, written in Greek:  “of Queen Berenice.”  This is unusual, since coins from antiquity generally honored kings, while queens were rarely depicted or named independently. By emphasizing her identity, the coin highlights ...

T oday we were back again at the Westlite dormitory—this time to distribute free energy drinks to our migrant brothers. Following the medical camp we held on National Day, we felt strongly to return more regularly, to build relationships and to be the  salt and light  that Jesus calls us to be (Matthew 5:13–16). Together with Pst. Dhamo, I met with Pst. Nathaniel yesterday, who has been faithfully serving in this ministry to migrant workers for many years. We gathered at the usual spot, Ace the Place in Woodlands, and I was able to connect both men. Since my travels may not allow me to be here often, I was encouraged to see how God is raising others to carry this work forward. Pst. Nathaniel simply said,  “Why not start tomorrow?” —and by God’s grace, we did! The dormitory manager graciously opened the gates for us and even mobilized his team to help us set up. This made our task so much smoother and reminded me how God opens doors that no man can shut (Rev. 3:8). As we b...

Hebrews 11-26-27  -  He regarded disgrace   for the sake of Christ   as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. 27  ..   he persevered because he saw him who is invisible.       First,  Moses was looking ahead to his reward Moses had access to all the privileges the world could offer—wealth, influence, royal status, luxury, and honour. Yet, he chose to live with an eternal perspective. He looked beyond the temporary pleasures and passing status of Egypt. He understood that the reward of obeying God far surpassed the ease of compromising. His focus wasn’t on what Egypt could provide, but on what God had promised for eternity.   Second,  he saw Him who is invisible.   “...he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.”   This is the  essence of faith —seeing the unseen (Hebrews 11:1). Moses wasn’t just following an idea; he was following a Person—the living...

Hebrews 11:26–27 is rich with meaning, especially when we consider it in the context of Moses’ radical choices   and how they apply to   our calling as believers today . Let's unpack these verses and their relevance for us.   Hebrews 11-26-27  -  He regarded disgrace   for the sake of Christ   as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. 27 - ……. he persevered because he saw him who is invisible.     I asked this question, “Why was Moses willing    to give up his status, his pleasure and choose suffering? Why did he suffer  disgrace   for the sake of Christ   as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt?   The above verses give two answers: he was looking ahead to his reward he saw Him who is invisible   “...because he was looking ahead to his reward.”   What does this mean?   Moses had access to everything the world could offer—wealth, p...