This went on for years. One day I realized that my wife and my daughter were attending church. So, I volunteered to fetch them to and fro from their church. My wife, Chen Ming, and my daughter, Davina, later urged me to go with them to church. I went with them to church to experience what it was like to be part of them. Frankly speaking, I did not feel the warmth there. Hence, I decided not to go to church anymore.
After several years, one day, I received a call from Sister Seet Lee Wah. We had not met each other for more than 3 times in 20 years. She invited me to her church, Tree of Life Christian Church. I turned down her invitations many times. However, she was very patient and continued to persuade me for many consecutive weeks. I was moved. I stepped into church again. Immediately, I felt the warmth in that church. I was indeed very anxious to find out what Christianity was all about and to understand why people attended Sunday worship.
I met Pastor on that day with whom I had lost contact for nearly 35 years. Pastor arranged 5 Saturday classes for me to learn about our Almighty God and our Lord Jesus Christ. I often queried the existence of God with Pastor. The one fact that convinced me was the accuracy of the facts as recorded in the Bible about the earth. For instance, the Bible said long time ago even before man made the discovery that the earth, that is, the existing globe, does not sit on anything but hangs in mid-air (Job 26:7). Also, the fact that planets in the galaxy exist testify to the existence of the Creator God. I finally believed and accepted the Lord Jesus as my Savior and God. I felt that I belong to a big family with many brothers and sisters in Tree of Life Christian Church. I was overwhelmed with happiness.
A few months passed by. My life started to change. I stopped playing mahjong, and stopped drinking. I also toned down my temper. Most importantly, I stopped worshipping idols. Instead, I am spending more valuable time with my family. I also do cooking at home and help in the housework. My relationship with my family strengthened. We started to communicate better, and discuss matters together. I let my wife manage the finance. My family, siblings, and friends noticed the change in me. I began to experience things that I had never experienced before—my prayers were answered. I lost my job multiple times. Each time when I lost one, by God’s mercy, very quickly, I would find another job. My family and I have no fear. Instead we have peace in our hearts because we have faith in Him. We know that He, our heavenly Father, exists. He provides for our needs. (Hebrews 11:6). I was job hopping as a contract worker for the last few years. I went through various trials. I also downgraded myself and lowered my pride. I persevere and pray to God every day. Thank God that I have been converted to a permanent staff in my current job. Although I earn much lesser in salary, I am a much happier man now.
I now believe that God arranged all things that I may be saved in the Lord Jesus. The Bible states clearly that faith will bring us closer to Him and it is only Him whom we will worship.