Season of isolation

While most of us have things that remain outside of our control during this pandemic, I praise God for giving me peace that is far beyond explanation especially at times like this. The world has slowed down a bit but finding ways to be purposeful is what God calls me to do. How I respond during this crisis reflects how deep is the foundation of my faith in Him. If I hadn’t have an intimate relationship with God before this pandemic, I would have questioned His goodness or even blame Him for allowing this pandemic to happen. But because I was able to experience His unfailing faithfulness and unconditional love all through my personal life, I know that He is a God who is sovereign, faithful and a promise keeper. What the enemy meant for evil, God will use it for good. 2 Corinthians 1:4 says that God comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from Him. In the midst of this crisis, God allowed me to reach out to friends who need to be reminded of His love and comfort. Whenever we have online meetings with my colleague, I lead the team in prayer. During the mid year prayer and fasting week in CCF, I was able to invite three of my friends outside CCF to participate and they were very blessed by the testimonies and the messages of hope that lies in the assurance of God’s lovingkindness. I also joined a goViral training where we are being equipped to start a movement-wide disciple-making process. At this time, God gave a burden in my heart to reach out to my siblings and invite them to have a weekly Bible-study. Praise God for they responded with a Yes and we are now in our 7th week of our Bible sharing. We got to have a quality worship time together and grow in loving relationship with one another. One of the ways where I share my faith is by using the social media. A facebook friend whom I don’t know personally, messaged me and asked if she can have an online Bible study with me. In our first meeting, I shared with her the good news of salvation and praise God for she accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior. It is all because of God’s grace and the works of the Holy Spirit, that I am able to serve the people He entrusted me. Despite of this, there are times that the enemy will attack me, telling me I am unqualified to do the works which God appointed me. But God tells me in John 15:16 where it says, “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit— fruit that will last, so that whatever you ask in My name, the Father will give you.” These truths reminds me that I am chosen by God and I should serve Him not because I am worthy but because He is worthy to be served. God continues to bless me even in the area of friendships. It’s important to spend time together in an edifying and God-honoring way during this time not only within a discipleship group but also to your other friends that God entrusted and gifted you with. A month a ago, me and my housemates which are also my closest friends started to have Sunday Bible Study meetings where we redefine success that truly matters. I am so blessed how God allows us to nurture our friendship and grow spiritually together during this pandemic outbreak. There are so many things that I am grateful to God over the past few months when the world is in isolation. At a time when we all face uncertainties and worries, God, however continues to show His infinite grace and compassionate heart. His light shine upon us. As King David says in Psalm 23:4, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for God is with me.” There will be days when the enemy makes us feel the weight of the brokenness that is in the world. Issues on authentic government leadership, economic and heath crisis, adjusting to new normal sometimes makes us want to fast forward to heaven. But when we are rooted in God’s words, we know that God will grant us abundant life to experience His presence while on earth. Sometimes the world needs to experience brokenness to see the God who heals. All praises and honor to the glorious name of Jesus, my King.♡