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

There were 34 students in the class. I had three sessions today. After the second session., I felt led to change the contents for the 3rd session and the Holy Spirit moved in a very powerful way. Every the organizers of the seminar were weeping away. I was blessed as well. God works in mysterious ways. To God be the glory.

I arrived Kuching, Sarawak on schedule. This is my first trip to Sarawak. I am here for the Haggai Area Seminar conducted for the next generation. I was invited here by Brian Lee, one of the participants in Maui in April this year, the I had the privilege to facilitate Biblical Mandate. I am slo doing the same subject here. I also made Pst Jeff who was a participant in Maui when I was RC in 2009. How time flies.  Kuching is a nice place. It's clean and quiet. A bit laid back but just perfect for me. I start my sessions tomorrow. Praying that everyone one of the participants will be impacted  the Mandate. 

Last night we had a great night in which we celebrated PEC's 60th Anniversary. The theme was "Celebrating God's faithfulness". Opening address as chairman of the board We invited all the ex-PEC members and and our sponsors and guests for this celebration. About 300 people gathered for the celebration. About 300 guests attended the ceremony It was a joy to meet the former members who have moved on to other churches. But most importantly I was amazed at the way the whole ceremony was organized.  The organizing committee had done an excellent job. We were impressed.It was so well done that everyone was signing praises about the event.  But I think it was God who helped us in this event. We had so many problems along the way and I came to a point of desperation. I had to totally seek the Lord just like King Jehoshaphat: 2 Chro 20:12 -  For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on ...

Sometimes it’s very difficult to understand God’s ways and dealings. I think the test for us is to still trust in in all situations even when it seems unjust and unfair.  If He remains silent its best to humbly accept His ways knowing His ways are the best. We may not see it now. But in the days to come and in retrospect, we will be thankful that God did not answer our prayers then. The Apostle Paul was in a similar  predicament.  2 Cor 12:7-10  -  And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.  8  Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.  9  And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power...

I I   picked up the following lines from a friend's facebook post: Sometimes the clouds are low I can hardly see the road I ask a question, Lord Lord, why so much pain? And many times we too tend to ask the same questions when the visibility of the road ahead gets blurred by the  tornadoes  of life. How long? How much longer? King  David also asked the same questions: Psalms 13:1-2  -  How long, O  Lord ? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?  How long must I take counsel in my soul  and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? In fact David repeats the question four times, "How long?". It must be been some  excruciating bitter experience that he must have been going through. Maybe it was because he was running away from his enemies,  or maybe a severe sickness or some other calamity. Whatever it was he desperat...

It was a great joy to meet Dr Bev and John Bachman at the Bible House this afternoon. We had a short discussion on the Singapore Alumni and to see how best we can move it forward.  After the meeting, David, Jesse and I met with Dora (the lady next to Jesse), our new alumnus who had just returned from Maui. We had good time recounting our days in Maui. Short but time well spent.

Sometimes  we feel that we are all alone and face attack from every corner. We ask ourselves, if we have taken the right decision and if we are indeed hearing God's voice. Bu the Lord reminded me that as long as we stand in the centre of His will, He has us covered.  Two days ago I received a strange  message  from a couple who  hardly   know me in Indonesia and can hardly speak English: "God loves you so much, even though many people have disappointed the pastor. and you are very sad about that" That was enough for me to know that God is in control and He sees me.  If God saw the slave in the desert ( Gen 16:7 ), take heart HE has seen you too. It may appear as through its not, God will send "sparrows" to  encourage   you  when you are down.  Press on. Isaiah 43:2 - When you pass through the waters,I will be with you;

12 participants are in the program. Praise God for the people involved in the training. I believe great things will come from this project.

Yesterday I was listen to a sermon by Rev John Jenkins on the passage from 2 Chronicles 20 where  Moabites  and Ammonites with some of the Meunites   came to wage war against Jehoshaphat. The assurance given to Jehoshaphat is recorded in Chapter 20:15 - ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged  because of this vast army. For the battle  is not yours, but God’s. He outlined four important points: God is in control -  " Are you not the God who is in heaven" God's faithfulness in the past -  Our God, did you not God hears -  You will hear us and save us Humility is key to approaching to God - For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you. ” I just want to add one more point: 5. God is able - "Will you not" - verse 12 What an encouragement when you are facing so many challenges in life.  Emmanuel . 

I had three days of Ministry in Medan. On Tuesday evening I spoke at GSJA Kadosh. I spoke on the urgency of evangelism. Bro Timothy from Jakarta came to attend the Equip Seminar and he interpreted for me.  On Wednesday, I conducted the Equip Leadership Program (NB1 Level1). there were 12 participants. Many of those who registered could not make it. That evening I preached a revival message and the Holy Spirit moved powerfully in the meetings. Again Bro Timothy interpreted for me. The next day I continued with the Leadership Program. That evening we went to  Gereja Sidang Jemaat Allah   conduct the inauguration fo the 1st Church Planters' Training Program. This is another historic moment for PEC. A new church planting work is starting in Indonesia. God is just enlarging the vision vision. There were 10 young students but full of fire for the Lord. Another five more will be joining on Monday. Praise God. I am thankful to Rev Tissa and the Calvary Church i...