Magnify You in the assembly!

I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that You have done; I ponder the work of Your hands.

Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God;

Your Spirit is good.Lead me in the land of uprightness.

(Psalm 143)

Dearest Abba Father,

Thank You for Your mercy towards me, my family, the church...

In Your sovereignty, You didn't allow me to have Covid-19 virus at this point in my life. I am grateful to You, Lord!

Yesterday, I received an SMS from the Ministry of Health (MOH) at 9am, notifying me that the residents in our block need to do mandatory swab test.

I did mine at 3+pm. My first swab test even though I was quarantined last year. 

Throughout the day, I saturated my mind and heart with Your word, sermon, songs, prayers etc. 

I was determined not to let the evil one have any opportunity to attack me. 

Then towards night-time, I cried out to You. I didn't know how to pray. Of course I didn't want to be tested positive because it would affect quite a number of people, including my 2+ years old niece and my 85 years old dad. 

The night before (on Father's day), I just believed in my heart and confessed with my mouth that I'm the chief priest in my family. 

But of course the chief priest stands in front during a spiritual warfare. The first one to be chosen by God sacrifices more for the family. I'm prepared for God has allowed it to be so since the year 2018, whether I acknowledge it or not. God has ordained it and it shall be it. 

I was all prepared to be tested positive. After the wrestling with God, it was interesting that it became a matter of curiosity as to whether I have the virus or not. I always take it that I might be asymptomatic. That's how I view others too so I'm not afraid to meet people. 

Not tested, who knows? 

Keep testing, for what? Why live a life of fear on earth when we should fear living in hell for eternity, forever separated from God? 

I couldn't sleep. Then I read our church's book on how it overcome being the first church to be have Covid-19 cases last year. I felt more encouraged and slept at 1+am.

I saw the SMS from MOH, sent at 1:58am that my test is negative. 

It didn't sink in until I woke up in the morning to share with others. 

Papa, I thank You for Your mercy. I dare not take for granted Your providence for me and my family. I praise You and want to magnify You in the assembly! 

Whatever the outcome, I can and I want to testify of Your greatness, Your goodness, Your faithfulness, Your love for Your creation.