=Bro.Haolong(22th)=
=Sis.Meixin(15th)=
Recent Prayer Items:
- Closer Walk with God
- Love one another
- Forgive one another
- Examinations period
- 'O'Level Chinese
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this is a little wordy but please do read it ok?
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A TESTIMONIAL FROM ELDER LOKE SIAH WAH
Recently, I was admitted into hospital for an operation and was overwhelmed by the prayer support and phoned-in regards from everyone, as well as Rev Ong, along with several preachers, elders and deacons who personally made trips down to visit me. I would like to thank everyone of you for your concern.
During my stay in the hospital, I went through 3 extraordinary experiences which I would hereby like to share with all:
1.) I ended up needing to go through four operations instead of only one which was initially planned. This therefore prolonged my stay from 7 to 14days.
2.) Despite having to endure greater pain, the grace of God was abundant.
Although I only paid for class ‘C’ ward beds during my time there, there was not even a single day that I slept on a class ’C’ bed. I was warded into a class ‘B1’ room on my first day before I went into ICU. Subsequently my next 9 days until discharge were spent in a ‘A1’ ward.
3.) This is the most unexpected experience I would like to relate:
I was admitted on the 28th April 05. The operation for Parathyriod was scheduled for the afternoon on 29 Apr 05. On 30 Apr 05, I had to undergo a haemodialysis. Having removed both my kidneys seven years ago, I regularly underwent dialysis thrice a week. However, there was an artery blockage this time round, resulting in a 15cm tube being inserted through my neck to allow dialysis to be performed. By the time the process was able to go under way, it was already near midnight.
At about 3am on 1 May, I was being sent back to my ward after the dialysis. That was when the nurse who attended to me noticed my swollen neck and immediately alerted the doctor. An operation was arranged, which was when I became aware of my critical condition. For a moment, I had serious breathing difficulties which later eased away. It was followed by comfort and relief, The pain seemed to have left me and I felt as if my soul was afloat. I was convinced my life had then ended, and I was returning to the Lord. I liken that sense of excitement that overcame me at that point of time to that of a traveller returning home after a long journey. No darkness, nor fear nor any other factors but only joy. It all seemed to occur so fast that I did not even have the opportunity to bid my wife farewell. Empty handed, there was nothing I could bring along with me even if I had wanted to. It was then that I recalled an incident, and I asked God, ‘ doesn’t the agreement for me to return to your home come only when I’m 60years old?’
And so I regained conscious, and noticed I was in the process of being operated on by doctors trying to release blood clogged within me.
It was 5.15am, I was once again sent to the operating theatre,
Just to share a secret, when I learned that both my kidneys failed functioning, I was 48. While confronted with death, I made this prayer to the Lord who had once given additional 15 years of life to King Hezekiah when approached (2 Kings 20:1-11, Isaiah 38:1-9). I begged him for an additional 12 years to live, that I will return to him only at 60 years of age. I recall how peaceful I felt after that particular prayer, and I was certain the lord had already answered me.
And now that I have recovered and am enjoying the company of my family, I am indeed very thankful. And if my time is up and have to leave this world, I know it can only be a good thing. The bible mentions in: (Rev 14:13)
Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them."
From the scriptures, it has been stated that 7 people have been brought back to life from death. The son of a widow who attended to Elijah (1 King 17:17-24); the son of a Shunammite (2 Kings 4:17-37); the son of a widow in Nain (Luke 7: 11-16); the daughter of Jairus (Luke 8:49-56); Lazarus (John 11); Dorcas (Tabitha) (Acts 9:36-43); and Eutychus (Acts 20:7-12).
Many whom have read these verses often fail to see something, that is despite being brought back to life and reunited with their family, not one of them was thankful and expressed joy nor praise to God. This is as compared to their home in heaven, they had to return to a world that is temporary and imperfect, where they will be plagued with endless troubles and worries. How then, will they be happy?
It is good to trust in our Lord Jesus, as we are able enjoy his grace and love while we are alive, and join Him in heaven after our death. With the Lord by our side, there will be neither death, nor sorrow, nor pain. (Rev 21:3-4)
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
The christian life is one filled with joy and hope.
The experience of returning to our heavenly home was great. For sure there will be a next time for me, when the Lord comes calling for me to return again, I shall answer joyously.
((:
A TESTIMONIAL FROM ELDER LOKE SIAH WAH
Recently, I was admitted into hospital for an operation and was overwhelmed by the prayer support and phoned-in regards from everyone, as well as Rev Ong, along with several preachers, elders and deacons who personally made trips down to visit me. I would like to thank everyone of you for your concern.
During my stay in the hospital, I went through 3 extraordinary experiences which I would hereby like to share with all:
1.) I ended up needing to go through four operations instead of only one which was initially planned. This therefore prolonged my stay from 7 to 14days.
2.) Despite having to endure greater pain, the grace of God was abundant.
Although I only paid for class ‘C’ ward beds during my time there, there was not even a single day that I slept on a class ’C’ bed. I was warded into a class ‘B1’ room on my first day before I went into ICU. Subsequently my next 9 days until discharge were spent in a ‘A1’ ward.
3.) This is the most unexpected experience I would like to relate:
I was admitted on the 28th April 05. The operation for Parathyriod was scheduled for the afternoon on 29 Apr 05. On 30 Apr 05, I had to undergo a haemodialysis. Having removed both my kidneys seven years ago, I regularly underwent dialysis thrice a week. However, there was an artery blockage this time round, resulting in a 15cm tube being inserted through my neck to allow dialysis to be performed. By the time the process was able to go under way, it was already near midnight.
At about 3am on 1 May, I was being sent back to my ward after the dialysis. That was when the nurse who attended to me noticed my swollen neck and immediately alerted the doctor. An operation was arranged, which was when I became aware of my critical condition. For a moment, I had serious breathing difficulties which later eased away. It was followed by comfort and relief, The pain seemed to have left me and I felt as if my soul was afloat. I was convinced my life had then ended, and I was returning to the Lord. I liken that sense of excitement that overcame me at that point of time to that of a traveller returning home after a long journey. No darkness, nor fear nor any other factors but only joy. It all seemed to occur so fast that I did not even have the opportunity to bid my wife farewell. Empty handed, there was nothing I could bring along with me even if I had wanted to. It was then that I recalled an incident, and I asked God, ‘ doesn’t the agreement for me to return to your home come only when I’m 60years old?’
And so I regained conscious, and noticed I was in the process of being operated on by doctors trying to release blood clogged within me.
It was 5.15am, I was once again sent to the operating theatre,
Just to share a secret, when I learned that both my kidneys failed functioning, I was 48. While confronted with death, I made this prayer to the Lord who had once given additional 15 years of life to King Hezekiah when approached (2 Kings 20:1-11, Isaiah 38:1-9). I begged him for an additional 12 years to live, that I will return to him only at 60 years of age. I recall how peaceful I felt after that particular prayer, and I was certain the lord had already answered me.
And now that I have recovered and am enjoying the company of my family, I am indeed very thankful. And if my time is up and have to leave this world, I know it can only be a good thing. The bible mentions in: (Rev 14:13)
Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them."
From the scriptures, it has been stated that 7 people have been brought back to life from death. The son of a widow who attended to Elijah (1 King 17:17-24); the son of a Shunammite (2 Kings 4:17-37); the son of a widow in Nain (Luke 7: 11-16); the daughter of Jairus (Luke 8:49-56); Lazarus (John 11); Dorcas (Tabitha) (Acts 9:36-43); and Eutychus (Acts 20:7-12).
Many whom have read these verses often fail to see something, that is despite being brought back to life and reunited with their family, not one of them was thankful and expressed joy nor praise to God. This is as compared to their home in heaven, they had to return to a world that is temporary and imperfect, where they will be plagued with endless troubles and worries. How then, will they be happy?
It is good to trust in our Lord Jesus, as we are able enjoy his grace and love while we are alive, and join Him in heaven after our death. With the Lord by our side, there will be neither death, nor sorrow, nor pain. (Rev 21:3-4)
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
The christian life is one filled with joy and hope.
The experience of returning to our heavenly home was great. For sure there will be a next time for me, when the Lord comes calling for me to return again, I shall answer joyously.