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

But David found strength in the Lord his God. –  1 Samuel 30:6 Of  all the low points in David’s life, many immediately point to his sin with Bathsheba—how he orchestrated the death of her husband and tried to conceal the entire affair as though nothing had happened.  And certainly, that was a grievous failure. But in my view, it wasn’t the darkest chapter in David’s story. There is another moment that stands out as even more troubling—not because of moral failure alone, but because of what it reveals about David’s identity, his purpose, and his faith. A  closer look at  1 Samuel 29  reveals a moment perhaps even more devastating: the anointed king of Israel aligning himself with Israel’s greatest enemies—the Philistines. David—the very man who defeated Goliath—was now preparing to march alongside the Philistines, the very people God had anointed him to conquer. This wasn’t merely a tactical error;  it was a betrayal of calling, a collapse of convicti...

"He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze."  -  Psalm 18:34 Before any instrument is used in battle, it must be  crafted, tested, and sharpened . A dull sword is dangerous to its wielder; it can’t fulfill its purpose. In the same way, before God uses His children in significant ways, He takes them through a season of preparation—a process that often feels hidden, slow, and painful. But it’s in this season that we are  sharpened for service . Moses: Qualified, but not yet ready.  Moses was raised in Pharaoh’s palace, educated, and influential. By the world’s standard, he was more than ready to lead. But  God didn’t send him into ministry from the palace—He sent him to the pasture .   For 40 years, Moses lived in the wilderness tending sheep. Why? Because before he could lead God's people out of Egypt, he had to be  emptied of self-reliance and filled with God-dependence . God had to mould the man before He could move through ...

Jeya and I went to Klang, Malaysia, from 1-3 Apr. The main purpose of the visit to was see Sis Usha, Pst Pathi's wife, who had a serious accident at home and underwent a major head surgery. As usual Pst Stephen Chandran and his wife Flora came to pick us from the airport, even though we arrived past 10:00PM. We have become like family over the years and was indeed a joy to see them again.  On 2 Apr morning, we visited Sis Usha. Pst Pathi is the Missions Pastor of HighPointe Life and we have partnered together on number of occasions in the mission field. Both husband and wife are truly committed to the Lord and to His Kingdom. Both have been with us on missions trips and they themselves are overseeing a big church planting movement in India.  Sis Usha is indeed a walking miracle. By God's grace, she is recovering well, she is able to recognised and remember a lot of things and on the road to full recovery. Anyone in the medical field will tell you that this is indeed ...

1 John 2:1  - "My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous." Many believers wrestle with questions about sin and forgiveness. "What happens if I sin and then die before I have the opportunity to confess?" "What if I forget to confess a sin—does that mean I am not forgiven?" These concerns, while understandable, stem from a misunderstanding of the foundation of our salvation. Our salvation is not based on our ability to perfectly confess every sin, but on the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. When we place our faith in Him, we are forgiven—past, present, and future. This is what is known as  positional forgiveness —we are declared righteous before God because of Christ's righteousness, not our own (2 Corinthians 5:21). This does not mean that we should take sin lightly. John encourages u...

On 30 Mar, Bishop Samuel Sharma and the students in the PEC School of Ministry, conducted a one day children's program for about 300 children in Assam. They travelled about 3 hrs to Assam and conducted the program in one of our PEC churches there. A great initiative and a new beginning for the students. For many this was a first time experience. Preparing for the children's program, It's a joy to see our tuition centres in Assam producing fruits. They had many activites. Songs, Bible stories, handicraft and games. The kids really enjoyed the program. Many came from non-christian homes. Of course the kids also had a great meal.   I am indeed thankful to see how the ministry has grown in NE India. From humble beginnings to what it is today. Now they are funding their own projects, their own children ministry trainers and more importantly doing the work on the ground seriously. In the days to come we will see a harvest of young people ready for baptism an...

Mark 4:1 - Again Jesus began to teach by the lake.  The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water’s edge. In the study of scripture, it is common—at least for me—to overlook or skim through seemingly minor elements such as adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions. While they may appear insignificant in a cursory reading, a closer examination often reveals their critical role in shaping meaning, nuance, and theological interpretation. I am convinced that these seemingly innocent words were intentionally placed by the Holy Spirit to provide deeper insight into the context. These subtle linguistic cues can alter the emphasis of a passage, clarify relationships between ideas, or even shift doctrinal understanding. Recognising their importance deepens one’s comprehension and allows for a more precise and insightful engagement with the text. The word "again" in Mark 4:1 c...

"Another time Jesus went into the synagogue, and a man with a shrivelled hand was there. Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath."  – Mark 3:1-2 (NIV)   Throughout Jesus’ ministry, there existed a relentless opposition—those who meticulously scrutinised His every action, not to understand or receive, but to condemn and accuse. The Pharisees, bound by their rigid interpretation of the law, failed to perceive its deeper purpose: to reveal God’s justice, mercy, and love (Matthew 23:23). Their obsession with legalistic observance blinded them to the very heart of the lawgiver Himself. This pattern of resistance was not unique to Jesus; Paul too was relentlessly pursued by adversaries who sought to undermine the gospel of grace (2 Corinthians 11:24-26, Galatians 2:4). Even today, those who labour for the kingdom of God will inevitably face opposition, slander, and persecution (John 15:18-20, 2 T...