JUL 2

Psalm 126:3
Memorise Psalm 126:3
“The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad”

The English service at Life Church Prinsep Street started in 1950, after Rev Timothy Tow returned from his theological studies in America. In 1955, it broke away from the Presbyterian Synod as it was part of the ecumenical Malayan Council of Churches. The church thus took upon the name Life Bible-Presbyterian Church, and so the Bible Presbyterian (BP) movement in Singapore started. As the BPC’s 60th Anniversary magazine says, it was “a testimony founded for God’s glory”. Indeed, God has done great things throughout Singapore and beyond in the churches that were set up to preach God’s Word and to bring many to salvation in the Lord.

This spirit of gladness should be in our hearts as we look back at the great things that God has done in bringing about the BP movement. It was not born out of chance, but with a divine purpose. God’s manifold goodness was at work even before the BP movement was born. He raised up many godly men, from whom we get the 7 roots of the BP faith. Over many years, God prepared this great work so that His people can be blessed. The new generation that is now in place should assuredly know that God has blessed us greatly through history, and so we can sing unto His name.

If we can learn to keep our hearts focused on the Lord and remember what He has done for us, it will go a long way in giving us joy in the midst of trials.

Dear teen, do you sometimes forget the Lord’s goodness and love to you? You are likely to do that when disappointments and difficulties come your way. Instead of clinging to the Lord, your love for Him grows cold. You become lukewarm and ungrateful to the Lord. Do focus on the Lord’s many great things that He has done for you, your family and your country. As we remember those good times, may our hearts be lifted up and cause us to sing praises to Him. Such a thankful and grateful heart would bring glory to God.

Thought: History is His story.
Prayer: Lord, grant me remembrance of Thy manifold goodness and the many prayers you have graciously answered. Help me to be joyful, knowing that Thou art the God who works in days past, present and future.