Transformation begins where you are!

With Pastor Khong’s demonstration through the MAGICBOX and the word of God spoken through many men of God in this season, the word ‘Transformation’ has taken a new meaning for many people. I guess it is not just a new ‘IN THING’ for FCBC or Love Singapore but it is something God intended since the start. Christ came and transformed the communities and beyond through simply living each day according to His Father’s will in his life. My latest experiential learning is that as we get closer to God, we begin to experience the heart of God and in this process the capacity of our hearts will be expanded for the multitudes because God desires that none should perish.

I run a program for at-risk youths in a secondary school. I thank God that He has opened doors as we continue to press in despite the challenges faced at times. As the weekly sessions ended, I decided to continue to engage the students through providing tuition help and playing basketball with them. Just last week, we had our first session. My volunteers and I sat down with some of these youths and revised with them their work for a solid hour. This is something almost unthinkable as these youths are disruptive in class and are known as trouble makers in school.

The interesting thing is that some of the neighborhood friends whom they hang out with also began to sit down with us during the session. Some of these youths are even out of school. After the session, they were almost smoking non stop when we went for basketball. I found an opportunity to talk to the entire group of ‘Ah Bengs’ about smoking and drugs from an angle of concern more than reprimanding (which they are more used to). Many of them were quite open to continue to meet us. This is my thanksgiving because weeks ago, I proclaimed by faith that I hope to see an open cell started among this group of youths. God opened my eyes to include the neighborhood youths who are not in school. He showed me step by step as He opened one door at a time.

What Ed Silvoso shared is not new but part of our SOL 2 curriculum or commonly known as Luke 10 principle:
1. Bless them (Giving tuition help)
2. Fellowship with them (Eat at Mac and play basketball)
3. Minister to felt needs (Address smoking addiction or family problems)
4. Preach the gospel (Sharing personal testimony)

Until we decide to act, all we heard are just good information gathered. As I was on my way to an open cell in Sembawang, God showed me more youths in the neighborhood who need Him. I know the capacity of my heart is limited but God’s heart is able to accommodate them all. God asked, “Can all these youths be included in the open cell?” The answer is clearly a ‘yes’ but the current step I can take is only prayer as I really don’t know how. God is stirring the hearts of his people to see transformation where we are. Are you seeing it? It could be the colleague sitting beside you or the students in your class. Are you acting on what God is showing you?

Amos Ng