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

Zephaniah 3:17  -  “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you with loud singing.”   The   Book of Zephaniah   is a short but powerful prophetic book in the Old Testament, consisting of just   three chapters . It was written by   Zephaniah , a prophet during the reign of   King Josiah   (around 640–609 BC), a time of great moral and spiritual decline in Judah.  The Book contains prophetic messages delivered during a time of great moral and spiritual decline in Judah. Chapter 3 speaks of the purification of God’s people and the joyful restoration of a redeemed remnant.   This verse is the climax of hope after a message of judgment. It reveals God’s ultimate desire—not to destroy His people, but to dwell with them, deliver them, and delight in them.  It reveals the intimate, loving relationship He desires with His pe...

Yesterday was a deeply challenging and emotional day. My mother went missing around 1:30 PM, just as I was supposed to take her to a doctor’s appointment. Instead of waiting for me at home, she left on her own and unknowingly wandered far from familiar surroundings. We searched the entire area, but she was nowhere to be found. Many friends, neighbours, and even the police joined in the search. I’m deeply grateful for everyone who responded, prayed, encouraged, and walked this anxious journey with us. I personally covered over 16 km on foot, going around the whole estate with growing concern and desperation. Throughout the day, we prayed earnestly for God’s protection over her. By God’s grace, at around 9 PM, someone found her— 8 km away from home —and contacted the police. She was safe, unharmed, and alert. What a tremendous relief and an answer to prayer! Thank You, Lord, for watching over her. “He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfu...

Proverbs 22:4   - True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honour, and long life.   In today’s Christendom, where grace is often proclaimed louder than reverence, and "name it and claim it" theology fills pulpits and timelines, Solomon—king, prophet, and son of David—whispers a timeless truth that pierces through the noise: “By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honour, and life.” (KJV). In a world that prizes self-promotion, personal gain, and instant success, the Bible offers a surprisingly different path to blessing: humility and the fear of the Lord.   If anyone had the pedigree to live lavishly, it was Solomon. Born into royalty, endowed with divine wisdom, and surrounded by splendour, he lacked nothing—except perhaps the illusions that wealth and status are the ultimate rewards. In the midst of his grandeur, he reminds us that God’s pathway to true prosperity is paved not with entitlement but with humility and awe.   Grace has been lav...

Just a few days ago, tragedy struck when an Air India flight crashed. None but one of the passengers survived. In a matter of moments, lifetimes of dreams turned to ash. It’s a brutal and sobering reminder that life is terrifyingly fragile. Everything we build, everything we hope for, everything we love—can vanish in an instant. I saw the following post on Facebook today. "Pratik Joshi had been living in London for the past six years. A software professional, he had long dreamed of building a better future abroad for his wife and their three young children, who were staying back in India. After years of planning, paperwork, and patience, that dream was finally coming true. Just two days ago, his wife, Dr. Komi Vyas, a medical professional, resigned from her job in India. The bags were packed, the goodbyes said, the future waiting. This morning, all five of them, filled with hope, excitement, and plans, boarded Air India flight 171 to London. Clicked this selfie, sent it to relativ...

Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)-  “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.”   How often do we look at our circumstances and feel overwhelmed—boxed in by limitations, whether financial, physical, emotional, or even spiritual? It’s in those moments that we tend to shrink our prayers, lower our expectations, and forget the limitless nature of our God. We begin to approach God with human-sized faith, thinking He will only move in ways that are logical or predictable. But Ephesians 3:20 reminds us of something extraordinary:  God is able to do immeasurably more —beyond anything we ask, imagine, or expect. He is not limited by our understanding, constrained by our resources, or confined to past experiences. This truth became powerfully real to me this week. I had been expecting a contribution for our mission work from a very dear friend. Based on previous conversations and past experiences, I had a specif...

Yesterday, I had the honour of officiating the engagement ceremony of this wonderful couple at Home Team NS, Bedok North. It was a simple yet dignified service, held in the presence of the Lord and surrounded by family and close friends — a significant milestone in their journey together. I shared from Colossians 1:17–18, highlighting the sufficiency of Christ in their lives and future marriage. Three key principles, which serve as a bedrock foundation for their  lives together,  were drawn from the passage: Christ must be first  –  “He is before all things.” Christ holds all things together  –  “In Him all things hold together.” Christ must be seen in everything  –  “That in everything He might be preeminent.” The couple exchanged rings and Bibles as symbols of their love and commitment — to each other, and to build their life upon the Word of God. We rejoice with them and pray that Christ will always remain at the center of their love, their hom...

Psalm 32 is one of the seven penitential psalms and is traditionally attributed to David. It traces the spiritual journey of a person who has felt the heavy weight of sin, experienced the freedom that comes through confession, and now rejoices in the joy of divine forgiveness. While it shares a close connection with Psalm 51—both believed to stem from David’s failure with Bathsheba—there is a key difference in tone.  Psalm 51 is a heartfelt cry for mercy in the midst of brokenness, whereas Psalm 32 is a reflective testimony of God’s grace after restoration. It is deeply personal, yet also offers wisdom to others. It weaves together elements of confession, instruction, and celebration into a powerful reminder of God’s redeeming love. In verse 2, David reveals the deep inner turmoil he experienced when he kept silent about his sin.  "When I kept silent, my bones wasted away..."  He describes the oppressive weight of God’s hand upon him—not as abandonment, but as loving disc...