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

Penning this journal at the departure lounge at Kuala Namu Airport, Medan. I am indeed thankful to the Lord for this trip. I was refreshed both physically and spiritually.  It was indeed a joy to be back at Mt Zion. Bishop Ezra and his wife Pst  Janice were really kind to me. The hospitality shown was par excellence. Good food and great fellowship. Also had the opportunity to get aquatinted with both their sons. Its always refreshing to view the sunrise from the top of Mt Zion, although it was cloudy. It was a privilege to minster at the Elim Kiros Church Christmas celebrations. More than 600 people attended the service. Good to meet many friends whom we have been acquainted over the years and many were saying, "Welcome Home". I loved that.  It was very vibrant and well organised. I think churches in Singapore should come here to see and learn how things ought to be done and to witness the move of Holy Spirit. The service was about 3.5 hrs long but no one w...

Matthew 2:11 -  On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.   Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts   of gold, frankincense and myrrh.   As I reflect on the journey of the Wise Men to the manger, one thing stands out profoundly: the reverence they showed towards baby Jesus. This moment in the Gospel of Matthew (2:11) is striking, as we see these men, bowing down before a newborn lying in a humble manger. In that simple yet powerful act of bowing, they acknowledged the supreme divinity and kingship of Jesus.   It’s remarkable when you consider who these men were. Scholars suggest they were individuals of high social and intellectual standing—astrologers, sages, or even kings from distant lands. The gifts they presented—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—speak to their wealth and royal status. These weren't mere tokens; they were lavish offerings, fit for royalty. Each point to the prof...

Report from Bishop Samuel Sharma On 15 Dec (Sunday), we had celebrations in 3 different churches in Assam. We had to drive  about 3 hrs by road to reach them. They are in quite a remote place in Assam. These are the  places we conduct our tuition centers to give some education to the children and share the  love of Christ to the villagers. By God’s grace, under the leadership of our Rev Dr  Ramachandran, the work is growing in these villages. Although my wife Jenima went to be the  Lord last month, my son Abishek and my  daughter Affrain, followed me to visit these  places to conduct the celebrations.  Although it was quite difficult for us, with  the encouragement of our leader and  spiritual father Rev Dr Ramachandran, God  has given us the strength to continue to do  the work of the Lord. The joy the Lord Is our  strength. The churches also honoured  my late wife during the celebrations . The first place was at ...

Yesterday, we attended the wedding at Orchid Country  Club. It was different  wedding setting which  was attended by more than 300 people. I have seen both Gaddiel and Harini since the time they came to PEC, how they have grown and matured in their faith. On the many mission trips Gaddiel has been with us, in India and Indonesia, even Harini has been on Mission trip, it has been very encouraging to see his passion and heart for the Lord. I believe that‘s where the Lord will lead them in the days to come.  Gaddiel's life is a remarkable testimony. A young  man with so many responsibilities, coupled with so many challenges and yet his faith in God is firm and founded. I have seen him share the Word in many churches in the mission filed and it has been powerful and anointed. He speaks his mind and yet humble to listen to godly counsel and wait in the presence of the Lord. I  remember the many nights we will sit at the coffee shops, discussing about family...

Today Jeya and I were invited to share the Word at the cell group, led by Raj and Hannah. Bro Rajoo and Sis Linda are  the mentors for this group. They belong to the Covenant Evangelical Free Church in Woodlands. The celebration was held in a condo in Nim Gardens in Yio Chu Kang. We all grew up together in PEC in the 70s and 80s before they left for this church. Shanti and Poh Huat are also actively involved in this cell group. More than 30 people and gathered for this celebration and some pre believers. Most of them were seniors but very fervent  for the Lord. I shared on  The Gift of Christmas and the text taken from  Luke 2:10-11. We had a great time. I was glad to see how Raj and Hannah were so involved in ministry and also Shanti playing a very important role. In spite of the many challenges they all had weathered over the years, God has been faithful in their lives and it was indeed a heart warming sight to see. I was reminded of the verse in Psalms 125:1 ...

The true assessment of life is not found in achievements, accolades, or acclaims, but in hearing the absolute affirmation upon arriving in the afterlife: 'Well done, good and faithful servant". P Ramachandran The wisest man that ever lived made the following conclusion towards the end of his life on what really matters: Ecclesiastics 12:13-14 - ... Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad. (NLT) May God help us that we will be entered in Christ alone and fulfil the mission He has given to us. As Paul would say: Philippians 3:13-14 - Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,  I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Blessings of the season.

I thank the Lord for this amazing experience. Met many wonderful people with a passion for the Lord and or course it a joy to work with my good friends and  mentors. We heard wonderful testimonies of what God is doing all over the world. More importantly it made us realise that we don't have much time  and we must do all we can to end gospel poverty.                                     I must say that the experience here was distinctly different from the other sessions I have been part of in the past, offering new insights and challenges that enriched my understanding and growth. I learnt many things from the catholic perspective and why they do what they do. Although I don't agree with many things they practise, I was simply floored by their reverence and awe for the present of God. During our services, they were speaking in tongues, prophecy and the whole pentecostal work...

Today was the only off day in the seminar. We had a tour of the various historical places in the historical Rome. It was fascinating to see how history, as far back as 2000 years, have been preserved, I only read them in history books during my secondary school days, but now I ams seeing it before my eyes. Every stone in Rome has a story....so goes the saying. The above were some of the structure but;t in the Roman Empire, 2000 years ago.  The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome. It's the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built.  Many christians were martyred here. Basilica of St Paul outside the walls is the second largest after St Peter's Basilica. Amazing architecture and history. We ended the tour with a good Indian lunch at Jaipur restaurant. It was sooo refreshing. 

Sis Jenima went to be with the Lord on 14 Nov 2024, after battling with  Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) for some time.  This is our tribute to her. It was in 2008, when I first met Sis Jenima, the wife of our Bishop Samuel Sharma. It was during our first trip to NE India, Jaigaon in particular. We were there to conduct a pastors' conference at the bidding of Bishop Samuel who had attended the Haggai Leaders' Experience in Singapore a few months earlier. This was the beginning. She was demure, quiet, hardly spoke a word in English. But she was extremely hospitable and genuinely kind. At that time they lived in a very simple house, with hardly any furnishing, all because of the call of God upon her life to serve the Master.  But one thing was certain. She loved the Lord, her husband and her two young children. She always wanted them to serve the Lord all their lives. She was a remarkable woman whose life reflected the love and grace of God in every aspect.  He...

I am finally in the  city  that I only read about in my historical books. I arrived on Saturday, 16 Nov and went  straight  to the retreat center. The weather was  chilly , hovering about 10 degC.  The center overlooks the St Peter's  Basilica. Oh... what a beautiful site, especially during sunset. It was a joy to meet friends. On Sunday, I visited the St Peter's square. There were thousands of people gathered, just to hear the Pope pronounce his blessings during the Angelus. The Angelus is a traditional Catholic prayer that is recited at noon, but the Pope delivers a special version of this prayer and blessing to the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square or viewing via broadcast. It typically occurs at 12:00 PM. The moment the Pope appeared at the window, there was a  total  silence, everyone was eager to hear him. There was so much of respect and awe for the man. I wonder if we have the  same  for God. Later in the aftern...