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

The Bible tells us that one of the devil’s main roles is to be  the accuser of the brethren  (Revelation 12:10). Unfortunately, it seems that he no longer has to do the job himself because some of us Christians have taken over that role! Recently, my heart was broken when I heard how two very well-known "preachers" had begun mocking one another. In the process, derogatory words were used that brought dishonour to the name of our Lord. Where was the fruit of the Spirit? Where were the love, gentleness and self-control that should characterise those who claim to serve Christ? What we witnessed was not the fruit of the Spirit, but the works of the flesh. Hearts were broken, families were saddened, and the Church of Jesus Christ was put to shame. Meanwhile, the enemy must have been delighted. James 3:10 reminds us: -  Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. How can we bless God with our mouths and then use those sa...

This morning I had the privilege to minister the Word at Emmanuel Church of Singapore in Geylang. I am coming to this church after about eight years. It was good to see many friends and to be part of the worship this morning. This church has been a blessing to me over the years and in spite of many challenges they are continuing to serve the Lord. I thank God for the many open doors and opportunity to share His Word.

Isaiah 49:16 -  Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.(KJV) God’s unfailing faithfulness There are times in life when everything around us seems broken. The things we once depended on may have crumbled, our plans may have failed, and the future may appear uncertain. In such moments, it is easy to wonder whether God still remembers us and whether His promises will ever come to pass. Isaiah 49:16 offers us a beautiful assurance of God’s unfailing faithfulness. In Isaiah 49, God speaks to His people, Israel, who were experiencing distress and the consequences of their rebellion. They felt forgotten and forsaken. In verse 14, Zion declares, “The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.” But God answers with a powerful declaration of His love and remembrance. He assures His people that He has engraved them upon the palms of His hands and that their walls are continually before Him. What a wonderful picture of a God who ne...

Psalm 33:18  –   “Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy.” Yesterday morning, I shared this verse with some friends. But as I began to take a deeper look at it, I realised that it had so much more to offer than I had initially understood. What began as a simple verse to encourage others became a personal reminder of God's watchful care over my own life. Psalm 33 is a psalm of praise that celebrates the sovereignty, faithfulness and greatness of God. It reminds us that the Lord is not only the Creator of the heavens and the earth, but also a God who is personally concerned about the lives of His people. He is not a distant God who simply observes what is happening in the world. He is a loving Father who watches over those who fear Him and place their hope in His unfailing mercy. Sometimes, in the busyness of life, we can become so overwhelmed by the pressures around us that we lose sight of the One who is watching over us. There...

TEAM 2819 on 21-23 Sep had the privilege of reaching out to families affected by the devastating floods in Nepal. Although our contribution may have been small in comparison to the great needs we witnessed, we are grateful to God for opening the door for us to serve those who were hurting and in need.     Together with our partners,  PEM International – Nepal , we were able to carry out this relief effort and bring practical assistance to 150 flood-affected families. More than simply distributing food and essential supplies, our desire was to demonstrate the love and compassion of Christ to people who had gone through a difficult and painful experience. Jesus said:  “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” -   Matthew 5:13–14 We believe that being salt and light means not only proclaiming the Gospel with our words, but also demonstrating the love of Jesus through our actions. In a small way, this relief effort gave us an o...

A full and blessed Sunday Sunday was a full and busy day, but also a deeply blessed one. The first service began at  7:30 AM . As usual, the worship was vibrant and full of life. Jonathan also had the opportunity to lead a worship song during the service, and it was wonderful to see how naturally he connected with the congregation through worship. I shared the Word on the topic  “When You Don’t Know What to Do” , from  2 Chronicles 20 , the account of King Jehoshaphat and the great multitude that came against Judah. The message was about those moments in life when we come face to face with situations that are beyond our ability to handle. Like Jehoshaphat, there are times when we simply do not know what to do- but we can still look to God. At the altar call, many people responded. As I looked at those who came forward, I could sense that there were many different needs represented—people carrying burdens, facing uncertainties and perhaps going through battles that others ...

This weekend, Jonathan and I had the privilege of travelling to Berastagi to minister at  Kairos Community Church (KCC) . Bishop Ezra was away in Australia for ministry and had asked me to stand in for him. This was Jonathan’s first trip to Berastagi and only the second time we have ministered together, just the two of us. It was a special opportunity not only to serve together, but also to spend time building our relationship in ministry. I arrived in Medan on Friday night and stayed overnight. Jonathan arrived on Saturday morning. Pastor Daniel and his daughter, Hadasah, kindly picked me up from the hotel, and together we went to the airport to welcome Jonathan. It was such a joy to see Pastor Daniel again, a man of humility, sincerity and great passion for the Lord. During our journey to Berastagi, he shared with us about his experience at the Haggai Leaders Experience in Port Dickson, which I had encouraged him to attend. It was encouraging to hear how deeply the Haggai se...

Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. - Matthew 4:4 When reading and meditating on God’s Word becomes merely an option, something we do when we have time, when we feel like it, or when we are facing a crisis, something may be wrong with our spiritual walk. We cannot expect to remain spiritually strong while neglecting the very Word that gives us spiritual nourishment, direction and strength. Just as our physical bodies need food, our spirit needs the Word of God. God’s Word is not an accessory to the Christian life, it is the Christian life.

It was another privilege for Jeya and me to attend the worship service at ALFC. This time, the church held its service at another church in Yishun as their own premises are currently undergoing renovation. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces again. Almost 300 people gathered for worship, and by now, many of them have become friends and some, partners in the ministry. We are grateful for the relationships God has allowed us to build over the years. I am especially thankful to Senior Pastor Allan Ang for his passion, faithfulness and the way he continues to mentor and encourage us. His life and ministry challenge us to remain faithful and to keep doing our part for the Kingdom of God. His encouragement always inspires us to go further and serve Him more faithfully. I felt impressed by the Holy Spirit to share on  “The Power of Unity” , from Psalm 133: “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Unity is more than simply being together...