MIRACLES ON THE ISLAND

I am so happy to return to the island of Labuan in East Malaysia. The last time I was in Labuan was in 2005. It is a beautiful island with nice beaches and people.

Here is a picture of me standing in front of a restaurant on the beach.

I am having steam boat dinner with the leadership team in Hope Labuan on the last night. We had so much food! Thank Kevin and everyone for the yummy food and fellowship. (below)

Having fun on the beach with friends (above)

Walking on the beach and taking photos on my day off. (above)

I am flying on Malaysia Wings Airline. It was fun! (above)

Miracles on the Island...

7There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us to his home and for three days entertained us hospitably. 8His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him. 9When this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured. 10They honored us in many ways and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed. Acts 28:7-10

Apostle Paul and his friends were shipwrecked on Malta Island but they did not allow this incident to stop them from moving in the power of God. Apostle Paul prayed for the chief official's father on the island to be healed from fever and dysentery. God performed a miracle upon Apostle Paul's laying of hands and prayer. Then words spread like fire on the island that there was a man who could heal with the power of God. Many sick people on the island flocked to receive prayer for healing.

I am reminded of this story when we were conducting three healing meetings on Labuan island. Words spread all over town that we were conducting healing meetings. Many people, both young and old, came to receive prayer for healing. A family even caught a plane to the Labuan for the healing meeting. We shared a message of God's love and prayed for miracles to happen in the lives of people. We witnessed the power of God healing many people, emotionally and physically.

There was a young girl who suffered from vision impairment for the past year. She could not read from a long distance. After prayer, God healed this young girl's vision. She went all the way to the back of the church and was able to read every word on the PowerPoint. The whole church rejoiced at the mercy and grace of God.

If God used Apostle Paul and his friends who was shipwrecked on Malta island to perform miracles. God can use us to do great things wherever and whatever situation we are in. Glory to Him.

SUNSET IN KOTA KINABALU, SABAH

I had a wonderful afternoon on the beach with Ps Anthony and Moi Moi in Kota Kinabalu. I love the sea and beach. We had fresh coconut drinks and relaxed on the beach. Since I bought a new SLR camera, I was very eager to take photos of the sunset. I am still learning how to use my SLR camera. Anyone want to give me free tuition on how to use SLR camera? Ha-ha.





Guess what we had for dinner in Kota Kinabalu? Seafood! KK is famous for seafood. It is very fresh. At this restaurant, all the fish, prawns and crabs were in the water tanks and still alive before the chefs cook them. Wow! The crabs were tasty!

One of the things that God spoke to me lately is "Intimacy with Him". Jesus was very intimate with His Father when He was on earth. Jesus said, "I and the Father are one"

25Jesus answered, "I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do in my Father's name speak for me, 26but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. 27My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. 29My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. 30I and the Father are one." John 10:25-29.

I want to be like Jesus who had a close relationship with God. Jesus did what God told him to do on earth. Jesus performed all the miracles through His relationship with God.

One of the great healings that took place in Kota Kinabalu was to see three totally deaf and mute people be healed by God at Sunday service. After prayer, they could hear the sounds of music and people praying for the first time. The whole church rejoiced at the mercy and grace of God upon their lives. Let's expect God to do more miracles at we draw close to Him.

MY FIRST TRIP TO SEOUL, KOREA

I have always dreamed of visiting Seoul, Korea since I watched the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul when I was in school. Korea is an amazing place. There are so many Korean cars on the road! They come in all kinds of shapes and colours. Hyundai cars are definitely the favourite among the residents of Seoul. Another thing that amazed me about Korea is that machines can talk to people. There are household machines that can talk at home like electrical appliances and in public, talking parking meters.


A photo of Joseph and me in the street of Seoul (above)

I am standing at the Korean Garden in Seoul (above & below)


The streets in Seoul are full of cars (below)

Taking a photo with some Korean Christians at the University (Below)


Joseph and I went on a cable car to the "Seoul Tower" A bit scary! I don't like height but it was fun.

A beautiful view of the city from the cable car (below)


A photo of the "Seoul Tower" (above)


I love Korean food! We went out to "Korean Restaurant". It was delicious! All you can eat!


One of the highlights of this trip was when Joseph and I went to the hospital to pray for healing. We prayed for two people in the garden of the hospital and both of them were touched by God. One person even said the "Sinner's Prayer" in the garden after we prayed for healing. This lady had a car accident and she wore a brace because of the pain in her back. After we prayed, she felt better. Another lady felt the peace of God after prayer. We walked out of the hospital with rejoicing in our hearts because God revealed His power and love to two people.

Recently, God challenged me to believe Him to work miracles outside the walls of the church building. I have heard so many Christians witness God healing people in public places. I want God to do miracles in my daily life like Jesus did when He was walking on earth.

As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. Matthew 10:7-8

FULL MOON FESTIVAL IN HONG KONG

I am really glad to meet up with my cousin (Tung) and his wife in Hong Kong. I stayed in their beautiful apartment for one week which overlook the sea. I am so happy to see my cousin accepted Christ while studying in Australia. I had the privilege of bringing him to Christ over 15 ago years. Both Tung and his wife are serving God in Hong Kong. I can see that God is blessing his career, marriage and family. He also has a cute son called Joshua.


(Above photo) We went to "All you can eat" supper at a nice hotel in Hong Kong. You can see that I really enjoy the food in Hong Kong!

My first ever "Full Moon Festival" in Hong Kong. It was so much fun as thousand of people gathered at Victoria Park to celebrate this special event in Chinese calendar. It was a public holiday in Hong Kong.

I just bought my first SLR Canon 1000D camera in Hong Kong because the electronic goods are cheaper. I took many photos with my new camera. I really like all the features on this camera. You can see the special effects on my new camera.


(Below Photo) A traditional dance performance at Full Moon Festival.


I took a photo with colorful lanterns at Full Moon Festival. The whole park was filled with colorful array of lights.


(Photo below) At the park, hundreds of people sitting and chatting in small circles with their friends and family. I had to borrow a lantern for a photo! By the way, I really enjoy eating "Full Moon Cake". Anyone got some left over????


(Photo below) This is my main transportation in Hong Kong - MTR, underground train. It is so fast and easy to travel in Hong Kong. It can be jam pack on the train, especially during rush hours in the morning and after work.


I thank God for a great healing happened at Hope Hong Kong Filipino Healing service. A Filipino lady had a big lump on her wrist and after prayer the lump totally disappeared! There were 23 people accepted Christ at this healing service. God is moving!

1When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 2For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. 4My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, 5so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power. 1 Cor 2: 1-5

I want to encourage all of us with these verses by Apostle Paul to the believers in Corinthians. He inspired the believers about the Holy Spirit's power in preaching of the Gospel. We need to rely on God's power as we serve Him and not just on men's wisdom. Let the power of God be in our daily life so the world may know Him.

BEAUTIFUL HONG KONG ISLAND

Finally, I returned to Hong Kong for the first time in after 30 years. I attended the Leaders conference along with over other 600 people from various parts of the world.


Coming back to Hong Kong brings back so many memories. I lived in Hong Kong for a year as a refugee from Vietnam. Hong Kong 30 years ago was a very different place. Today there are so many new skyscrapers and buildings in Hong Kong.


I had a great time at "The Peak" in Hong Kong. It was an awesome site from the top of the mountain. Hong Kong city has a beautiful skyline, especailly at night with beautiful lights.


I went to the famous Victoria Harbour with Ps Wilson and Ps Prakich. We walked down the footpath where the names of all the famous stars imprinted on the ground.


Here is a Chinese boat sailing in Victoria Harbour.


One of the highlights for me in Hong Kong was to see people getting healed by God. At the Leaders Conference, God healed people with hearing problems. Last night at the students meeting in Hong Kong, God healed a girl of a back injury. I was also able to lead an elderly man to Christ after praying for healing at his apartment.


God wants to reveal His love and power everywhere. We need to ask Him to work through us wherever we go.

25"Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. 26I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them." John 17:25-26

Jesus came two thousand years ago to make known His father to mankind. Today, God wants His church to make known His love and amazing grace to everyone. My prayer is that you would allow God to reveal His love and power through you. It is a great privilege to partner with God to make a difference in our world.

THE GLORY OF GOD

Recently, I was in Thailand for healing meetings and God revealed His glory by healing many people (See photos).






We are living in the days when God wants to reveal more and more of His glory on earth through the local church. I really want to know more of God and His glory in my life and ministry. God is so good and loving. He wants to make His presence, love and power known to everyone.

Jn 11:38 Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. Jn 11:39 “Take away the stone,” he said. “But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days.” Jn 11:40 Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” Jn 11:41 So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. Jn 11:42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.” Jn 11:43 When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” Jn 11:44 The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and let him go.”

Jesus told Martha that she would see the glory of God if she believed. Jesus reveal the glory of God by raising Lazarus to life (John 11:38-44). Let us seek God's presence so we can believe God for great things in our life, family, career and ministry.

A DAY THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

I thank God for a new beginning. My life was a mess before I accepted Christ into my life. I had a bad past. I had a great sense of insecurity and loneliness.

[Four photos of Movie World Gold Coast, Australia]

I was born during the Vietnam War so my family moved around to many places in my childhood. When I arrived in Australia, I got involved in a lifestyle of stealing, hanging out at night clubs and I even ran away from home. I felt so empty on the inside because I was searching for meaning, love and acceptance in life, but I could not find it. Many times, I would go for a long walk by myself trying to find a purpose in life. Sometimes I cried in my room because of the emptiness in my life. I found it really hard it when the music stopped and there were no friends around me. Waiting for the next disco party. My next fix.


One sunny day in the summer of 1989, I decided to make a long bus trip to another part of the city. Far away. I was alone again. I was going nowhere sitting on the bus.

Then a thought suddenly dropped into my heart. Find out about God. I immediately rejected this thought. But this thought became stronger and stronger. I went window shopping and on the way home, I saw a church and somehow I decided to walk into the building. The church was empty; no one was around except the receptionist. I asked if I could speak to someone about God. I think she was rather surprised to see someone walk off the street to a church and ask about God.


Then, I was led into an office. A man explained to me about God with a picture.

He said to me that God loves me and has a wonderful plan for my life (John 10:10). I said to myself, this is great to have a God that loves me and has a plan for my life. Then he said that everyone has sinned in their life (Roman 3:23). Sin is missing the mark. It’s like a person shooting an arrow and missing the target. We all have missed God’s moral standard.

It really struck me as I reflected on all the bad things that I had done in my life. He continued to say that the consequence of sin is death; separation from God, the bible calls it “hell”. Finally, he said that Jesus came to die for me on the cross two thousand years ago so that I can receive forgiveness and the gift of eternal life. He handed to me his hand watch as an illustration of the gift of God.

Gospel Message in Summary


1) God loves us and has a wonderful plan for our life.

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (John 10:10)

2) The bible said everyone has sinned in their life.

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, (Rom 3:23)

Sin is missing the mark. Missing God’s standards. The consequences of sin is death & separation from God

3) God sent Jesus to die for our sins on the cross

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

4) The gift of God is eternal life

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom 6:23)

Is Christianity true?

I thought to myself, this is a good offer. Free of charge. Then, I questioned him, “What if what you’re saying is not true?

He used another illustration to explain about trusting in Jesus. Before you sit in a chair how did you know that it would support you, you only found out after you sat on it and you discovered that it was good. Likewise you have to take the first step of faith and trust in God and God will prove Himself to you. I said to myself “It won’t do me any harm to try this guy Jesus, if Jesus fails me I can always return to my atheist point of view”.


Walking home a new man

I repeated a prayer with the man to ask Jesus to forgive my sins and be my Lord and Saviour. Immediately, I felt like a new person.

I felt the burden of guilt and shame from all the bad things I had done being lifted from me. I felt so light, like walking on air. Wow, this Jesus thing is working, so far so good. I went home and started to tell my family, relatives and friends about Jesus.

I pray that you will also experience new life in Jesus