Sunday, May 24, 2026
God hears the tears I never cried out loud
Friday, May 22, 2026
The Daniel Anointing
Friday, April 24, 2026
For a time like this
Whether you dislike or like Donald Trump, we cannot deny God put him in the White House for a second term, for He "removes kings and sets up kings"(Daniel 2:21). He is not there by coincidence. Was King David perfect? Absolutely not. Neither was Abraham, or your favorite pastor. So don’t expect a perfect Donald trump who has no past flaws to come helm office. God has raised and position Trump for a time like this (Esther 4:14) as Pastor Franklin Graham said during a White House prayer .
There were many international outcry when the U.S grabbed Maduro from Caracas. Why did God allow his capture?
Hundreds of political prisoners are detained in Venezuelan prisons, with only a handful thought to have been released so far. The Venezuelan government, under the Maduro regime, has been accused of intensifying persecution against the Catholic Church and other religious groups through harassment, threats, and intimidation of leaders who criticize the state. Venezuela is widely considered a failing or failed state, driven by intense political instability, profound economic collapse, and a severe humanitarian crisis. Under Nicolás Maduro, the country has faced over 80% GDP contraction (2013-2020), hyperinflation, and a breakdown of public services, with roughly 73.2% of the population living in poverty.
Persecuted Church
Christians in Iran, particularly converts from Islam, face severe, systematic repression as the state views them as Western threats to Islamic rule. House churches are frequently raided, leading to arrests, imprisonment on "national security" charges, and intense pressure. The situation is deteriorating, with reported surges in arrests and a potential new death penalty for espionage (Open Doors International).
Last year the 12-day armed conflict between Iran and Israel led to civilian deaths and involved violations of international humanitarian law. Iranian authorities used the conflict to intensify internal repression. Thousands were arbitrarily detained, interrogated, harassed and/or unjustly prosecuted for exercising their human rights. Authorities used unlawful force and firearms to disperse protests, leading to deaths. Many more have died from torture and in prisons. I remember joining many Bersih rallies in KL when Barisan Nasional was in power. In Iran, they would have open fire from machine guns at all these peaceful Bersih protestors. Based on reports from early 2026, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been heavily involved in suppressing domestic unrest, with reports indicating over 36,500 Iranians were killed by security forces during a two-day crackdown on nationwide protests around January 8-9, 2026.
It is an evil authoritarian state whereby there is no religious freedom and minorities are persecuted. The regime along with the IRGC has amassed billions and controls 40% of the Iranian economy. Their ultimate goal is to set up a Shiite caliphate worldwide with their supreme leader as the caliph. Indeed, the desire for a Caliphate has been an aspiration for some Muslims going right back into history. They are out to destroy Israel and slogans like “death to America” shows their ugly intent. They have ambitions of developing nuclear weapons to first destroy Israel and then even America. Haman wanted to annihilate all the Jews – men, women and children- in the Persian empire. Yes, Haman is long dead and so is Ali Khamanei, but the hate against the Jews remain. The Iranian regime is now fractured and only time will tell which group will emerge to rule Iran.
We pray for the people of Iran who wants to be free from this wicked and lunatic regime. We pray for President Trump whether you like him or not.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
God's Battle Plan for Women's Health
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Photos from yesterday sharing at FGB at Plaza OSK
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Sharing at Plaza OSK
FGB FLAGSHIP CHAPTER
Monday, April 06, 2026
Sermon: “Faithful Doubt” by Ps Isaac Ling on Easter Sunday 2026
Apostle Thomas in the Bible is dubbed “doubting Thomas” for initially refusing to believe when the other ten (10) disciples of Jesus had met the risen Christ unless he could see and touch Jesus’ wounds himself (John 20:24-25).
Jesus Appears to His Disciples (John 20:19-29)
19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.
21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”
Jesus Appears to Thomas
24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus[a]), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”
But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Unless you are Jesus Himself, we too had our moments when we were sceptical in some aspect of our faith in God. “Doubting Thomas” is a mirror for our human heart.
We want to believe but because of past hurts and disappointments with God we hold back. Memories of past failures stunted me. Am I now hearing God correctly? I thought it was God the last time but I was burnt in that business venture. All the things that could go wrong went wrong. I went broke and lacked a career direction. I found it hard to trust God anymore. With prayers and time, one day God pulled me out of the pit (Psalms 40:2) during the COVID lockdown. Yes, I got a breakthrough when we had movement restrictions, a most unlikely time.
Hence internally there is always a tension between faith and doubt that lives in me and I believe in all of us. I certainly am still having doubts on certain things till I see the manifestation of what I believe God will do for me, but with “faithful doubt” it doesn’t stop me from preparing for new ventures, or begin writing my testimonial book or an honest searching into that matter of doubt.
Faithful Doubt in Action
Doubtful Faith | Faithful Doubt |
a person who has weak or no faith because of unanswered questions, doubts and a lack of absolute proof | a person who has trust and faith despite having unanswered questions, doubts, or a lack of absolute proof
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Source: SIBKL
When Thomas said ‘unless I see the nail marks.. I will not believe,” (verse 25) He wasn’t rejecting faith outright – he was demanding something tangible to anchor it. That’s faithful doubt in action. : questioning, probing, but still open to conviction, rather than outright rejection to seek the truth.
And when Thomas finally encountered the risen Christ, his doubt transformed into one of the most profound confessions of faith: “My Lord and my God”. None of the other disciples made such a stunning proclamation. Before Jesus’ death Thomas had only addressed Jesus as “Rabbi” (teacher) along with the other disciples.
Ps Isaac shared that Thomas had three (3) problems;
i. Doubtful identity
ii. Doubtful sight
iii. Doubtful faith
i. Doubtful Identity
Jesus did a double bind on Thomas. It wasn’t meant to trap or embarrass Thomas. It was to elicit conviction.
For some reason not mentioned in the Bible Thomas was not present when Jesus first appeared to the other ten (10) disciples. Perhaps he was wondering why Jesus didn’t appear to him. Was he lesser than the other disciples? Furthermore to be an apostle, one must have had an encounter with the resurrected Christ. But he was excluded. Did Thomas have an identity crisis? Perhaps, maybe even he even felt a little left out i.e. FOMO.
He was definitely caught between trusting the testimony of the other disciples (which demanded faith without evidence) and his legitimate insistence of tangible proof (which demanded evidence before faith). Thomas was caught between faith and evidence. But I believe the double bind was broken with Thomas’ confession of divinity “my Lord and my God” without the need to put his hands where the nails were for there is no evidence in the Bible that Thomas had touched the Lord as Ps Isaac pointed out.
Then Jesus said “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed”(verse 29). Thomas’s feelings must have been mixed – relieved he got the evidence and yet humbled. I am sure it must have stung his nerves at bit, maybe even a little embarrassed. But Jesus wasn’t there to shame him, but met him where he was and “lifted him higher”. Jesus didn’t lecture Thomas. Instead He gave Himself and His presence. He appeared to Thomas in person. As Ps Isaac pointed out, Thomas went on to be one of the greatest evangelist and brought the gospel to India and Asia. I am sure all my current doubts will fade as I trust God with my fragile life and faith. The doors of opportunities for further career development and relationship will soon open.
Ps Isaac pointed out that in a way that Thomas embodies us: at times our faith had been wanting, we missed the mark, but Jesus doesn’t label us for He sees us for who we are and He is here to reconcile, restore us and lift us higher in our faith.
Jesus understands my need for security and assurance. Jesus please be present in my life, in my career and in my relationship. Amen!
ii. Doubtful Sight
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”
Jesus the Way to the Father
5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know[b] my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” John 14:1-6.
Feeling having been disappointed by God I want tangible evidence before believing. We crave evidence, yet following Jesus requires faith. In many of my transformation journeys, many progress isn’t visible. Healing and growth often begin with the unseen, but faith sustains us until the results manifest. The hanging on is often frustrating and believe can turn into doubt. All of us can attest to this.
In the above passage in John 14, Jesus is preparing his disciples for His departure. Here Thomas exhibits “faithful doubt” in some measure. He expresses confusion rather than doubt as he doesn’t know where Jesus is going nor how to follow (verse 5). But Jesus replied that He is preparing a room for us and will come back to take us there. In verse 6 He clarifies that He Himself is the way to heaven (Father), emphasising that faith in Him is the path to eternal life. As Ps Isaac said : (1) I know I want to go to heaven (2) This man has said he will prepare a room and come back to take you there. But will you trust Him? Thomas certainly went on to trust Jesus fully.
Jesus had redeemed Thomas’ sight. Thomas had seen His death, burial and now He was resurrected in front of him. Jesus is undeniably the Truth, and to trust Him regardless of the physical route to the Father.
Likewise many things that has been prophesized to me, or what I prayed has not manifested. I am still waiting. Some situations looks dead so I do not know how God will do it, only just believing He will do it. He literally took me out of the pit overnight in the past and nothing can stop His future plans for me.
iii. Doubtful faith
Thomas had doubts in his mind. Did he wasted three (3) years following Jesus? Did Jesus really die and rose again. Likewise we too have many doubts. Is the Holy Spirit real? Is the Bible authentic?
We all have our doubts, but as Ps Isaac says the whether it is “Faithful Doubt” or “Doubtful Faith”, we must get to the heart of the matter.
"Faithful doubt" is a constructive questioning that drives deeper understanding and strengthens belief, often seen as a natural part of a sincere spiritual journey. Our heart must honestly want to know the truth. Rather than the opposite of faith, doubt can be a form of questioning that refines faith and brings believers a higher revelation of God. It is often described as a "mind struggling to reconcile reality with faith" rather than a heart that refuses to trust.
Conversely, "doubtful faith" implies a hesitant or weak conviction. This is often characterized as a heart that refuses to trust, or "disbelief" that leads to quitting rather than searching. This type of faith struggles when faced with uncertainty or when prayers are not immediately answered. Thus it is important for us to be in fellowship of believers, to pray for those in hardship as the devil doesn’t want anyone of us to succeed. I am grateful that I had Ps Charles to pray for me and mentor me for the last twenty (20) years especially when all the wheels fell apart. We all need a spiritual compass for direction and spiritual crutches to get up again when we fall.
Thomas’s transformation is astounding. He begins as the disciple who doubted, insisting he must see and touch before he believes. But when Jesus met him at such a vulnerable moment, he moved from scepticism to a most profound proclamation “My Lord and My God” ….
Five (5) things changed with Thomas
1. Expression of immense delight
2. Complete change of mind
3. Profession of allegiance
4. Act of adoration & worship
5. Declaration of devotion
The word “Lord in John 20:28 is “kurios”. It means “master”. It was that moment that Thomas gave his life completely to Jesus. No more doubts, only believe. From then on he lived not for fame or possessions and through him the gospel came to Asia.
“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed”. Will you give your life to Jesus? Let Jesus meet you where you are. He can surely turn your doubts into destiny. All my past disappointments are fertile soil for greatness. I will let go of the past and no longer doubt God. My doubts have turned into conviction as I too confess that Jesus is: “My Lord and my God”.
Happy Easter!
