By Timothy Goh

Hi all!

Just a little news from down under! Uni life is starting today for both me and Calvin! A little rough start to our new life in campus but we’re alright. Anyway, just a little short passage that I wanted to share with everyone. I’m new at this kinda thing so please excuse my short little testimony.

Matthew 6:5-6

“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth; they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

While reading the book, Sermon on the Mount, by Sinclair B. Ferguson, this phrase was one that really struck me deep in my heart. If one was to know me well enough, they would call me a very boastful proud person who likes showing off. This is one of the things in life that I find very hard to change. This Sunday morning; the pastor in my church in Australia (Faith community church) was telling the congregation to join some ministries. As some people might know, I really enjoy playing the guitar and wanted to join the music ministry. However, as he was preaching to us, my mind kept thinking back about this phrase. I was questioning to myself, by signing up for this, am I doing this just for my own pleasure? Or am I doing it to serve the Lord. This was one question that really bugged me throughout the entire sermon. However, after listening more carefully, the pastor from FCC (Faith Community church) told us, that the Lord has commanded us to serve unto him as he has given spiritual gifts and talents for that very purpose. After listening to this, I knew very well that the Lord was sending me a message. He was telling me to serve him, but still be humble in what I do.

And there you go! Both Calvin and I miss you guys! But we’ll see you again in June! We’ll try to send some pictures next time!