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

“If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.” — Exodus 33:15 (NIV) I remember reading this warm story: The Little Girl’s Wish   As the stars twinkled softly outside her window, little Emma snuggled under her warm blanket. But tonight, she felt a little scared of the dark. Her dad switched off the lights and asked gently, “Are you afraid of the dark?” Emma looked up at him and smiled softly, “No, as long as you are nearby my side.” Her dad smiled back and quietly sat beside her bed.   Emma’s eyes grew heavy, and before she closed them, she whispered, “Don’t go away daddy.” Her dad stayed right there, not saying a word, not moving,    just being there with her. And slowly, the fear melted away, replaced by a calm warmth that filled her heart. With her dad’s quiet presence nearby, Emma drifted into the sweetest dreams.   As Moses prepared to lead the Israelites toward the Promised Land, he asked for just one thing: God’s presence. Though the ...

"My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever."  —  Psalm 73:26 (NLT)   Psalm 73 offers a profound meditation on the tension between faithfulness and the experience of apparent injustice in the world—a tension that remains deeply relevant for believers today. In a broader theological context, Psalm 73 echoes enduring biblical themes: the problem of evil, the testing of faith, and the promise of divine justice. It stands both as a confession of human frailty and a declaration of trust, illustrating that authentic faith engages honestly with doubt but rests securely in the hope of God’s eternal righteousness.   In this psalm, Asaph, one of King David’s chief musicians, begins with a heartfelt affirmation of God’s goodness toward the pure in heart. Yet despite this conviction, he openly confesses a moment of deep inner turmoil, nearly shattered by envy toward the arrogant and the wicked. Observing their ea...

Matthew 15:21–28; Mark 7:24–30   The story of the Canaanite woman who came to Jesus for her daughter’s healing is one of the most striking accounts of faith in the Gospels. It is unusual because Jesus, who was always compassionate to the suffering, appears at first to respond harshly. His words seem almost offensive, calling her a "dog." But when we understand the cultural context and the greater lesson, we see a beautiful picture of faith that persists despite personal pain, external impossibility, and even apparent divine silence.   In Jewish culture, Gentiles were often referred to as “dogs,” a derogatory term implying that they were unclean, outside of God’s covenant blessings. Yet, Jesus does not use the usual insulting term for wild scavenger dogs. Instead, He uses the Greek word  kynarion , which means “little dogs” or household pets—animals that were loved, cared for, and fed by their masters. Far from being a racial insult, this choice of word hints at the truth ...

It has been a month since our beloved   Uncle Malcolm   entered into the joy of his Lord, but his life and legacy continue to speak loudly through acts of love. To honour his memory,   Aunty Sheela Malcolm   and the family lovingly hosted a special lunch for the residents of the   Leprosy Home in Villupuram —a tradition Uncle Malcolm and Aunty Sheela have faithfully carried out every   Christmas for many years What a Christlike way to remember him! Uncle Malcolm’s heart for the poor and forgotten was a reflection of his deep love for Jesus, and even in his absence, that love continues to shine through his family .  About   100 precious residents   were blessed with a warm and hearty meal, a reminder that his kindness and compassion live onOur heartfelt thanks to   Bishop Thomas Jaya and his family   for helping organize this touching tribute.  Truly, Uncle Malcolm’s life reminds us of Jesus’ words:  “Whatever you did for o...

“Don’t be intimidated in any way by your enemies. This will be a sign to them that they are going to be destroyed, but that you are going to be saved, even by God himself. For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for Him.”  — Philippians 1:28–29 (NLT)   When we are actively engaged in the work of the Lord—whether in preaching, leading, planting churches, discipling others, or standing for truth—we will face opposition. Paul doesn't say  if  enemies come, but rather urges believers not to be intimidated by them when they do.   What’s surprising is that many of these enemies may come not from outside the Church, but from within. Jesus Himself experienced this. His fiercest critics were not pagans or Romans, but the religious elite—the scribes, Pharisees, and temple leaders. Those who claimed to serve God were the very ones plotting against His Son. In my own experience, I have found that...