I grew up in a non-Christian family, and despite being educated in an Anglican school, God did not feature throughout Primary and Secondary school. Perhaps in those non-conforming adolescent and teenage years, I did not reflect nor appreciate the goodness of God.
My dear wife was baptised and encouraged me and my parents to attend Sunday service. It was not till 2009, when I was in my 50’s, that I got baptised with my aged parents. I recall that day vividly, when I was filled with great joy, looking at my beaming parents.
God has taken me through a wonderful career, spanning a spectrum of different industries from hospitality to advertising, barter trading and education. I have had a good run, and all along I received messages from god to make a difference in peoples’ lives, and rewarded with immense satisfaction.
In my darkest hours, God carried me through every obstacle, and I will share these times with you. When I was a private hire driver, I was quarantined and released after one night’s stay. I recall feeling very down and read Psalm 77 numerous times, which put me to a restful slumber for the night. I was released the following morning. God delivered His promise.
Breast cancer occurs in 1% of men. When I was diagnosed, I was calm, perhaps subconsciously reassured by God’s presence in my life. Surgery and subsequent months of chemotherapy followed, and side effects were few and manageable. God’s hand was moving my progress.
In times of adversity, God’s presence enables us to overcome the challenges that arise, realising that life will be unpredictable, and placing our faith in God lightens our burdens. God will not take us to a place where God’s grace cannot protect us.
~Danny Koh
Thrive Church 