Does anyone have a lunch time fellowship? I don't mind coming along to give a testimony. Raised from death. Now slightly paralysed ... so must testify of my encounter with the Lord.

I am 56 yo worshipping in SIB KL.

Let me know if interested.

Thanks for the reminder UW, needed that. But bear in mind, the most loving thing you can do sometimes is to tell the truth, it is unloving to keep somebody in error and in darkness.

Can I start a topic of discussion, what do you guys believe about young-earth theory?

Do you believe the literal account of Genesis?

Thank you for giving me this opportunity to share God's love and healing to all here. 

in mid-2014, we (me & wife) were scheduled to speak at a marriage enrichment weekend in Singapore. After a dinner gathering 2 weeks before the program I was struck with a terrible gall bladder flare up.  Next morning I went into a private hospital to seek medical consultation. They scanned my gall bladder and confirmed there were gall bladder stones there and suggested I get the gall bladder removed (that being the usual SOP). I discussed my speaking schedule with the surgeon and he assured me I will be back home in 3 days time. 

I checked in for surgery the next day and signed all medical forms. I woke up from the surgery after 5 hours and discovered a very big lateral incision (about 1 feet long made) in my abdominal area. My gall bladder was not removed but part of my intestines were. Complications set in and other surgeons found problems with first surgery. I was wheeled in for 2nd surgery after 1 week by another surgeon and more intestines were removed. 

After that my abdominal system went on "auto shutdown". Probably angry with what's being done to it. After 4 weeks at private hospital, with abdominal system down and I couldn't take any food the surgeon asked my wife to take me home. My wife was stunned and furious. She asked "What do you me to take him home?" The replied was "We don't know what is happening?".

My wife then got me transferred to UM. 5 specialists came to check me up to investigate the issue .... I was deteriorating fast. 2nd day in UM I collapsed in a coma and was moved into ICU. My heart beat stopped and I couldn't breathe. Doctors revived me and put me into a life support system. A doctor called my wife and asked my family members in to see me for probably the last time. My wife alerted the family, cell, friends (all over the world) and our ministry HQ (in USA). Prayers went up to God's throne that few days. My family and relatives were allowed into ICU to visit me but my wife never go in to see me. She was angry I 'sneak off' without a proper goodbye to her.

3rd day on life support system the doctor called my wife to inform her the hospital will shut down the system and it is best she be there. The next morning the doctor and nurses came into the ICU ..........

I woke up and was standing in front of the open Pearly Gates in heaven. So peaceful and melodious music (I am a musician) was in that place ... probably angels praising God. I was at the doorway of the gates (just outside). I could see inside and the floor of heaven was covered with smooth white clouds. I stood at the doorway and said "Thank you Lord for Your promise and allowing me to come into Your presence. If You don't mind, there are some services I have yet to complete on Earth. Can I go complete these services and I will return here again." I hung my head down let out a sheepish grin. A light golden silky curtain rolled down to close the Pearly Gates and a pair of angels came to helped me to go meet Jesus.

The Lord Jesus saw me. He looked me in the eyes and said "Brother. Go and share your story." I walked towards Him and fell on my knees. The angels were no longer there. In my weakened state, I crawled to Jesus' feet. I turned my head up to look into His eyes. With tears in my eyes, I said "Heal me Lord and I can go share of this glorious encounter. 2 drops of blood fell on my arms (one on my left the other on my right arm). 1 Peter 2:24 ".... by His wounds you have been healed." I felt strength came over my body and I stood up. Jesus then said "Go now and share your story." I bowed and said "Thank you, Lord." I turned and took my leave. 

After the doctor shut the life support system, he pulled the long air tube that was inserted into my lungs out. I let out a cough and opened my eyes. So sweet the fresh air I began to breathe on my own. I sat up 90 degrees on the bed and turned to get off the bed. All the nurses left the ICU room quickly. (I now know ... they thought I was a zombie.) I stepped off the bed and saw the doctor there with his jaws almost touching the floor. He couldn't run as I step off the bed, I was blocking the doorway. I reached for his left arm with my right hand. I grabbed his left arm (bicep area) and felt some shivering there. I looked him in his eyes and asked "Am I going home today?". I saw relief came over him. He smiled, clapped and shouting to the nurses outside "Miracle patient !" Then the nurses (giggling at themselves) walked into the ICU room to clear up the room. I walked outside and sat in the visitor's lounge and crossed my legs as I usually do. My wife walked into the ICU area and was shocked to see me sitting on visitor's lounge chair. She blinked a few times and ran to hug me asking "What are you doing here?". I told her, "Checking out. I think?". I was transferred to normal ward for a few more days as my abdominal system re-operate again.

I had serious and permanent brain damaged due to mistreatment at the private hospital. Doctors at UM had not seen such recovery from patients having this condition. I was "specimen" in UM's visiting foreign specialist talk. My scans were shown and I was invited to stage to saw a few words. I received government's OKU card and benefits. I am getting stronger and alert by the day. I can drive now. Praise God!     

No mate calm down

I think you misunderstood the term cessationist. I believe in miracles as much as you do, just that I don't believe the sign gifts are still operational today, that's all. Cheers

The only dissatisfaction I would say that I cannot accept (when regards to prosperity) is when church workers / pastors, etc abused the funds to use for their personal gain. That's the only issue that I have regarding this "prosperity" agenda.

I don't know about the others but its fine when God blessed us with prosperity or vice-versa.

Tina! Glad your baby is healthy. Baby boy or girl?

Thanks for the devotionals uw.

And guys, I've been doing daily prayers based on this website. They're from the book.of common prayers. Maybe this source is useful for you too

http://prayer.forwardmovement.org

One way to look at biblical prosperity is from the Lord's prayer. Jesus told us to pray in this way, 'give us this day our daily bread'.

I believe God promised to take care of all our basic physical needs, with bread symbolic of all basic necessities.

Jesus also told us to not store treasures on earth but in heaven. He already gave us the best gift ever, salvation. Throughout the bible we see poor and rich christians, the rich are supposed to help the poor.

He can bless us with plenty, as long as you work hard and honour Him. Its revolting when those preachers can tell us to demand prosperity from God.

Of course this is not about literally storing some money in a bank account, you have some humour

But to demand prosperity from God is to store treasures on earth isnt it?

I can amen to that, cheers

Owl city! That's the guy with the firefly song.

Alamak his lyrics about dads made me crai

About your devotional... Its something i agree in theory  but in practice I find it difficult. Because, I feel the effects daily. Old cruelties are affecting how I think, what I do, and how i behave more than I'd like to admit.

Hi to all here, I feel an inclination to go clear my mind in a church after not stepping in one for many many years.

Are there any churches in KL that are open to people going in and sitting down (without being disturbed etc)? I'm asking here because I'm not familiar with any at all.

not just these days, since the day bible created. 😂