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The word of God has since come alive to me. I find myself thirsty to learn and understand God's word I grew up in a poor family, started working in my teenage years to support my family. I lived a sinful and worldly life, got into trouble many times due to making bad choices. God is kind to arrange for me to work for Christian employer. They brought me to church. Hearing messages each Sunday caused me to seek His guidance and direction in my life. March 13, 2005 God touched my heart to respond to an altar call and I surrendered my life to Christ John 11:25-26 "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die."
Some weeks ago, our home was broken into. Some things were stolen. The more significant ones were 3 rings & 2 diamond rings which I received as gifts from my mother-in-law and my mom, and my wedding band. My husband, Paul, lost 3 laptops which were inventories of HP. To be able to find such small items is like finding needles in a hackstack, but I made a police report of the theft at the nearest police post anyhow. For 2 weeks, thereafter, we heard nothing from the police. During these 2 weeks, I was pondering in my heart as to what God was trying to teach us. At the same time, anger and vengeance built up in me towards the culprit. We had our suspicion that some workers who were doing some rectification work in our premises, did it! I was angry at them. I used to think that my material goods is no matter to me, but with this anger in me, I realized that I am wrong. God gave me an opportunity to revisit my humanity - my inner being and my unforgiving spirit. On 10th Sept. 2006, the Sunday sermon was on I Cor. 9. - what do we discipline ourselves for? An altar call was made at the end, asking us to throw away our outward façade of religiosity with an inner contradiction. We were asked us to seek God’s forgiveness. I transacted with God in tears and I felt the chains of unforgiveness fell setting me free from bondage to the things that I held dearly to. A certain unspeakable joy filled my heart that morning. Three days later, a police called to say that they found my 3 rings! I couldn't believe my ears! What amazed me even more is how they recovered the stolen goods. Apparently, the police from Bedok HQ were doing their usual rounds on the east side. They decided to check the ID of a suspicious-looking pedestrian. The checks, somehow, lead them to a search of his hotel room which was where they found my lost items together with some other loot. This search was a totally independent work to the report I made at the Holland police post. What amount of chance do you think such a find is possible? Does this not amaze you? I am still finding it so hard to believe that such an incident can happen without the intervention of the Most High! What do you think? One of my colleagues was saying that, possibly, my guardian angel was pointing at the culprit when the police passed him by! This is our God, whose favour is like a shield around His righteous (Ps.5). Declaring His Glory!
On a happier note, a few weeks ago my son had to go have his jabs (immunization shots), and kicked up quite a fuss at the doctor's office, declaring with tears that he didn't want the jabs. I tried everything -- reasoning, pleading, threats (I have to admit it!), bribery,etc.. and finally we gave it up. As we sat in the waiting room for a few minutes, I told him he should pray. He did -- asked for Jesus to give him strength, courage,etc. The minute he said amen, he stood up, straightened his shoulders and walked into the consultation room and announced to the doctor "You can do the first jab in my right arm!" and then held out his other arm for the second jab. The doctor (after quickly administering the jabs) asked me "What did you say to him to get him to change his mind?" And Jackie answered, "I just prayed to Jesus and He gave me strength". The doctor was almost knocked off of his chair. We had taught Jackie "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Phil 4:13) and he has quoted it himself several times. And it's good for his mum to remember too!
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English Sermons
Seeking God
Amazing recovery
True Strength!
