JUL 30

Philippians 2:12-18
Memorise Philippians 2:16
“Holding forth the word of life”

Upon his return from the States, Rev Timothy Tow presented his credentials to an eager congregation from the text, “Holding forth the Word of Life” (Philippians 2:16). Thus, all were called upon to be witnesses for God and to share the gospel with others. This also includes being salt and light to the world, defending the Word of God, and standing against sin. The exemplary and holy lives of church members will be a great source of joy to a minister in the Day of Judgment.

Rev Tow himself exemplified a life wholly devoted to the Lord. He served the Lord for over 50 years and was available to his flock 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. He had a burning zeal for souls. In his early days he energetically travelled to villages in Malaysia to reach out to the Chinese. Together with Rev Hsu Chiang Tai, he travelled to 60 new villages to distribute a hundred thousand tracts and thousands of gospel portions.

Rev Tow lived by a policy of immediate self-support, according to the biblical principle that “they which preach the Gospel should live of the gospel” (1 Corinthians 9:14). He was content with whatever freewill offerings each week. God’s work included Family Worship, Prayer Meetings, Church Visitations, Special Gospel Meetings, Youth Fellowship and reorganisation of the Sunday School. The Church was busy with work for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

Dear teen, are you doing your part to hold forth the Word of Life? Do you go beyond attending at Teens Sunday School lessons on Sunday? Do pray and seek to learn as much as you can during these lessons. It saddens the hearts of many teachers and parents, if they knew, that their teen(s) are passively wasting their time away during these precious learning sessions. Prepare yourself to attend Youth Fellowship (YF) for you need to grow in many ways. Once you start to attend, be regular and consistent as well as be an active participant. Remember you are in a spiritual battle.

Thought: An inch of time is an inch of gold

Prayer: Lord, grant us eyes to see and hearts to know that time must be used wisely for Thee.