Home Where I Belong
I was a child when my parents sent me to Sunday school, where I sang songs and listened to stories from the Bible. I still remember the story of Moses parting the Red Sea. I was like “Wow! God must be someone really mighty” but I never really knew who He was. It never really bothered me not knowing God personally because I was having too much fun. Sure, I know about Jesus. He died for our sins so that those who believe in Him can go to heaven. As a child I thought it was pretty ‘cool’ to be a Christian – no need to ‘kow tow’ to offer your prayers, no need for smoky incense and no need to chant.
When I became an adult, gone were the carefree days. Stepping into the real world, I realized that there is so much trouble, cruelty and destruction. The working world is a rat race – politics, back stabbing, lies and deceit fill the days. In no time, I lost my innocence and ‘if you can’t beat them, you join them’. Not surprisingly, I enjoyed every moment of it. As the saying goes – ‘sex and drugs and rock and roll.’ There is just so much fun in my life that there was hardly any time for God. I was feeling fine; I didn’t need anyone to tell me how to live and I certainly didn’t want anyone restricting my freedom to do whatever I want!
At the height of my ‘enjoyment’ I was led to Full Gospel Tabernacle, Sri Damansara. I began to grow closer to God. I even started to scrutinize the way I lived, my habits, my attitudes and my thinking. It wasn’t a 180 degree change, but it sure was a positive turn around from my previous ways! Slowly, I began to experience His blessings and learn to recognize His voice.
This church is now like home to me. I really enjoy the way the pastor relates his previous working experiences; I find them refreshing and relevant to my working environment. This is also the first time I have met with a pastor who writes his own music and releases albums. I am an ardent fan of rock music and it’s really great to be given the opportunity to play the drums for worship. The freedom to express myself in the presence of God is such a wonderful experience that no money in the world can buy! Lastly, I find the people here friendly, genuine & real – I have met Christians who only talk about Christianity & God and they dominate the conversations. Thankfully it’s not like that here.
Due to some circumstances, there was a time where I had to leave and attend another church elsewhere. However, years later, I found myself back ‘home’. And I know in my heart – this is where I belong.
Low Han Ben
Full Gospel Tabernacle, Sri Damansara
