APR 14

John 3:5-8
Memorise John 3:7
“Ye must be born again”

WHO WAS JOHN SUNG? (II)

Tens of thousands were saved under the evangelistic ministry of John Sung when he visited the churches of South East Asia. From his headquarters in Singapore, he made trips to Malaysia and Indonesia to bring the gospel of salvation to them. His work of evangelism here was also known as the “Asian Awakening”. God, in His mercy, used his ministry to strengthen the Chinese Christians to stand through the Japanese occupation of these countries from 1941-1945.

Realizing that what the Chinese Church needed was repentance and a new birth, he fearlessly spoke against the sins of the people, including that of the professing Christians. He exhorted his hearers to humble themselves before God and confess their sins. They were to be made right with God and enter God’s kingdom by being born again. Many were moved to tears, as the Holy Spirit moved mightily to convict them of their sins. Rev. Timothy Tow himself recounted in his book “The Asian Awakening” how he too was moved to weep bitterly for his sins.

John Sung’s favourite theme song had these words, “In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever. All my sins are washed away in the blood of Jesus.” With this chorus, he reminded his audience that they had been truly cleansed by the precious blood of Christ. Many gave thanks, prayed and sang loud praises to the Lord for saving them so gloriously. Feuding elders and deacons made up with one another, money stolen was returned, and relationships were made right.

Dear teen, are you truly born again? Have you experienced a change, a real change in your life? This change comes from God, and can only come about through the work of the Holy Spirit. We are to recognize that we have sinned before a holy God and then confess our sins. We need to look unto Jesus and trust that He has died for our sins on the cross at Calvary. We then resolve to walk with Jesus, obey and serve Him.

Thought: We are saved by grace through faith.
Prayer: Our gracious loving heavenly Father, thank You for saving me by the precious blood of Christ. I thank You that unworthy as I am, You loved me and reached out to me, a poor lost sinner.