In my previous post, I wrote about how God led me back to my home city. But slowly God revealed to me that I would be going back to the very place where things seemingly did not work out.
May 7, 2009. My second trip to Singapore.
Let me just say that I believe God still leads us through dreams and visions (Acts 2:17) as well as open doors (Revelation 3:8). To accept one and reject the other may cause us to miss out on things.
God did open the door back to Singapore. And He gave me a job so I'm able to stay here a long time. God is truly the God of second chances.
Singapore is a wonderful place. I came back to the church of Calvary Chapel Singapore and rejoined the fellowship. There was an opportunity to serve on Saturday night Bible studies so I took on a new ministry.
Later on a new door opened to serve in youth ministry, so I joined in as well. I feel humbled and privileged to be able to minister to a group of Christian youth of a different culture and nationality.
In Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, Filipino or Singaporean, but all are one family.
My thanks to Pastor John and his wife Evelyn, Ron and Jenny, and Chris and Swee San. You guys know how much you've been a blessing to me already.
I've made a few friends at work as well. They've shown me around Singapore and I have learned a lot from them.
I've met old friends from high school who also visited Singapore. They are an encouragement to me. Thanks, Roman and Jei.
My cousin came over to visit me, and I was so happy to see her.
I enjoyed touring Singapore with her in places I myself have never been before.
My girlfriend came over to visit me here last month, and we celebrated our first year anniversary as a couple.
It was a refreshing time for me, and Twinx really made the effort to come. That was truly the Lord's working.
As I'm in my fifth month here, I've learned more about the culture, the places, and the differences we have as different nations.
I think God has truly blessed in Singapore in allowing it to become what it is now.
I've had the privilege of meeting believers from other places.
And it seems that every nationality has a representation in this country.
Another privilege I've had was to see the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit.
It was an awesome experience to see the ancient texts of the Bible throughout the centuries.
Although I have read about them, it's a totally different encounter when I saw them. The Dead Sea Scrolls is proof that the Bible has been faithfully copied over the centuries without tampering.
I posted a photo album on Facebook about that. Click here to view it.
And if you're wondering if there are mountains in Singapore, there's not much elevation. But I went to a place that's high enough for a good hike - Bukit Timah.
I posted a photo album on Facebook about that as well. Click here to view it.
To all Jesus radicals, KEEP PRESSING ON!
