Knowing God

In my today’s devotional reading, I noted how God answered the prayers of the Psalmist to experience the deliverance as a testimony to show the Lord’s faithfulness in his life. By this, God also assures Israel that He has redeemed Israel from all his iniquities (Psalm 130:7– 8, NIV). I am reminded how trusting in the Lord brings God’s blessings upon a person’s life. After all, God knows a man’s deceitful heart and will punish the man who gets riches dishonestly (Jeremiah 17:7–8, NIV). And, God promised that He would make New Covenant with Israel/us today to bring it to a complete fulfillment when Christ comes back to reign over repentant hearts and would redeem us all as a nation (Hebrews 8:8, NIV).

This encourages me to have a room for the Lord to enable me to work out my salvation and move me to maturity to a full measure of faith of believing in Him.

Let’s grow in maturity to a full measure of faith today!

Profile Background:

Jeremy Koh is a graduate with a disability from Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (formerly the Spastic Children Association, 1987–1997). He holds certifications in Microsoft Office Skills and completed the HR Administrator program (CHRA) through the Human Capital Singapore–SGEnable Collaboration of Partnership (HCS HR PowerBank, 7th Dec 2021–3rd June 2022). Over the years, Jeremy has taken on various roles, including Project Assistant/Email Marketing Consultant, Connector at ServeHope Pte Ltd, and a member of the GrowthBeans Team at Savior–Asia Consulting Pte Ltd. He also worked as a KeyGuard Specialist at (these)abilites Pte Ltd, overseeing all KeyGuard operations at World United College South East Asia (Tampines Branch) for 10 months. Additionally, Jeremy served as an Executive Assistant at Vision Strategy Storytelling for three months (Aug–Oct 2017). He founded the Project Stories for LIFE initiative (currently suspended), which is affiliated with Youth Corps Singapore, and has previously been involved with the Special Needs Cluster. As a disability advocate, Jeremy continues to actively represent the disabled community in public.

Prayer Response to this featured article:

Lord, help us to grow an intimate relationship with ‘You’ deeply.

(Written by Jeremy Koh, 11th February 2014)

Empowered by the Holy Spirit for Mission

As we read and ponder upon what the Scriptures said, “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them” (Acts 2:1–4, NKJV), we see how Pentecost celebrates the birth of the Church and the mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples. What began as a small, hesitant gathering of fearful followers was transformed into a Spirit–empowered movement that spread across the world. The wind and fire symbolize God’s power and presence, reminding us that the Spirit is never passive but always active – transforming lives, empowering believers, and sending us out to bear faithful witness to the gospel, especially to those who have yet to believe in God.

Pentecost is not only about the arrival of the Holy Spirit but also about the transformation of ordinary people into bold witnesses. The Spirit moves us from fear to courage, from silence to proclamation, and from division to unity. And the same Spirit that filled the disciples continues to fill us today. Truly, Pentecost is not just a historical event but a living reality too. The Spirit equips us with courage when we feel weak, wisdom when we face uncertainty, and unity when divisions threaten to separate us.

Therefore, we got to be bold in sharing our faith with kindness and courage when we witness the gospel to others, seeking reconciliation with fellow believers and live as a true community, reflecting the Spirit’s ongoing work of bringing people together in love and truth today.

Let’s be effective witness – sharing the gospel with others today!

Profile Background:

Jeremy Koh is a graduate with a disability from Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (formerly the Spastic Children Association, 1987–1997). He holds certifications in Microsoft Office Skills and completed the HR Administrator program (CHRA) through the Human Capital Singapore–SGEnable Collaboration of Partnership (HCS HR PowerBank, 7th Dec 2021–3rd June 2022). Over the years, Jeremy has taken on various roles, including Project Assistant/Email Marketing Consultant, Connector at ServeHope Pte Ltd, and a member of the GrowthBeans Team at Savior–Asia Consulting Pte Ltd. He also worked as a KeyGuard Specialist at (these)abilites Pte Ltd, overseeing all KeyGuard operations at World United College South East Asia (Tampines Branch) for 10 months. Additionally, Jeremy served as an Executive Assistant at Vision Strategy Storytelling for three months (Aug–Oct 2017). He founded the Project Stories for LIFE initiative (currently suspended), which is affiliated with Youth Corps Singapore, and has previously been involved with the Special Needs Cluster. As a disability advocate, Jeremy continues to actively represent the disabled community in public.

Prayer Response to this featured article:

Come, Holy Spirit, fill our hearts today. Ignite in us a fire of love and boldness to share Your truth. May we walk in Your power, guided by Your wisdom, and united in Your peace.

(Written by Jeremy Koh, 24th May 2026 – Pentecost Sunday)

Leaving a Spiritual Legacy

As teens, my sister and I didn’t understand my mom’s decision to receive Jesus as her Savior, but we couldn’t deny the changes we saw in her. She had more peace and joy and began faithfully serving at church. She had such a hunger for studying the Bible that she attended and graduated from seminary. A few years after my mom’s decision, my sister accepted Christ and started serving Him. And a few years after that, I also placed my trust in Jesus and started serving Him. Many years later, my father joined us in believing in Him as well. My mom’s decision for Christ created a life-changing ripple effect among our immediate and extended family.

When the apostle Paul wrote his final letter to Timothy and encouraged him to persevere in his faith in Jesus, he noted Timothy’s spiritual heritage. “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also” (2 Timothy 1:5, NIV). Truly, Timothy was of mixed parentage — a gentile father and Jewish mother. When Paul first met him, Timothy was already a leader and “the believers at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him” (Acts 16:2, NIV). He became Paul’s intern, traveling companion, and trusted protégé (Acts 16:3–4; Philippians 2:19–22, NIV).

Moms and grandmoms, your decisions can affect generations.

How beautiful that Timothy’s mom and grandmom helped nurture his faith so he could become the man God was calling him to be.

On this Mother’s Day and beyond, let’s honor mothers who’ve made a decision to follow Jesus.

Let’s also leave a spiritual legacy for our loved ones.

Which godly women can you honor today? What kind of spiritual legacy would you like to leave for others?

Happy Blessed Mother’s Day!

Profile Background:

Nancy Gavilanes & K. T. Sim are devotional writers of Our Daily Bread Ministries.

Prayer Response to this featured article:

We thank God for godly mothers. We pray God to help us to also leave a spiritual legacy for others.

(Written by Nancy Gavilanes & K. T. Sim, 12th May 2024)