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

  It's about 730 hrs in the morning. Here we are at the waiting area at T2, Changi International. before departing our flight to Medan. We are all excited to see what God will door us in the Conference. Looking forward to meeting the rest in Media/Berastagi. Earlier we had coffee with Bishop Thomas family and Gaddiel.

Thank you Lord for bringing us through month of Jan. Thank you for giving me strength to  do the things I need to do. Micah 6:8 -   He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do  justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? Hebrews 12:1-3 - Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off  everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance  the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For  the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right  hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that  you will not grow weary and lose heart. Reflection Both these verses have many things in common. Firstly they both tell me that Jesus set for us an example in the way He lived and died. He has  show...

John  15: 5  , 1 Corinthians  3: 12- 13    “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” -  John  15: 5  ESV   Jesus never called His followers to a private or comfortable faith. From the beginning, His invitation carried an outward focus, one that reaches lost people with the hope of the gospel. Evangelism was never meant to be driven by pressure, fear, or human ability alone. It flows from a living, daily relationship with Christ and results in work that lasts for eternity.    John 15:5 and 1 Corinthians 3:12–13 together show us both the power source and the eternal purpose behind sharing the gospel.   Evangelism that flows from abiding   In John 15:5, Jesus declares, “I am the vine; you are the branches.” This picture reminds us that spiritual fruit, including the fruit of changed lives, does not come from striving harder, ...

On 11 January 2026, we marked forty years of marriage, a milestone that fills my heart with gratitude to God and deep appreciation for the woman who has walked beside me through every season of life. You have been more than a wife; you have been a faithful companion, a steadfast partner, and a wonderful mother to our children. Your love for God has always been the foundation of your life, and from that love flows your devotion to our family. Our children have always known your care, guidance, and strength and I have watched with admiration the way you nurture and protect them. Through the many challenges we have faced, especially the difficult mission journeys and demanding seasons of ministry, you have stood by my side. Calm in pressure, steady in uncertainty, and resilient in hardship, you have been a source of strength when I needed it most. Your discernment and spiritual sensitivity have often brought clarity and wisdom, reminding me that nothing escapes the notice of a heart ancho...

Passages:   Genesis 11:1–9; Acts 2:1–11   In  Genesis 11 , we encounter humanity united by one language and one shared ambition. The descendants of Noah gathered in the land of Babylonia with remarkable cooperation and clarity of purpose. Their goal, however, was not the glory of God but the elevation of self:  “Let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be scattered over the face of the whole earth.”   On the surface, their unity appears commendable. Yet Scripture reveals a deeper problem, their unity was rooted in disobedience. God had already commanded humanity to  “be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth”  (Genesis 9:1). God’s mission was outward, expansive, and global. Babel represented resistance to that mission—a determination to settle, secure, and centralize rather than obey and go.   Babel was not merely about a tower; it was about  c ontrol, self-preservation, and self-glory. It was an attempt to build identity and security apar...

“But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”  —Isaiah 43:18–19 (NLT)   There is always a tendency to limit God by what He has done in the past. We remember His miracles, His provision, His protection, and the blessings of former seasons—and we begin to measure Him by yesterday’s works. The Red Sea, the manna, the walls of Jericho—these were mighty demonstrations of His power. Yet if we focus only on what God  has done , we risk missing what He  is doing now .   For some, there is comfort in living in the past. We replay old victories and fond memories as if they were enough to sustain us forever. But God’s plans are never stuck in history. He is always moving forward, working in ways beyond our imagination. Nostalgia can become a spiritual cage, keeping us from steppin...

Genesis 22:9  - When they reached the place God had told him about,   Abraham built an altar   there and arranged the wood   on it.   In our previous devotion, we reflected on the altars Abraham built throughout his journey and the enduring lessons they offer us today. We saw that Abraham’s altars teach a simple yet powerful truth: worship, gratitude, and the conscious acknowledgment of God must accompany every step of our walk with Him. Wherever life placed Abraham, whether in familiar territory or uncharted ground, he paused to honour the Lord. In the same way, we are called to build “altars” in our own lives, at home, at work, at school, and even along uncertain paths. Each act of worship becomes a declaration of faith and a reaffirmation of our trust in the God who leads, protects, and provides in every season.   As we continue this reflection, we now turn our attention to   Abraham’s last known altar , or the final altar Scripture tells us Abraham...