The Issue of Trusting God!

God knows the desires of our hearts because He watches over us, our coming in and going out.

I’ve been praying about buying my own place for about a year. If you know my story, my parents had a financial breakdown about 2 years ago and we had to sell everything to pay the debts and from a above average inheritance I was suppose to have, it all became to nothing and so I rented my current apt and invited my parents to come and stay with me.

But last year, my dad took his EPF and gave me a downpayment. So I began my search.

But somehow or rather, as I pray, I didn’t feel that was the direction God wanted me to go so I put it off, telling my parents that it wasn’t time. Plus I was asking around and found out that I didn’t have enough money to buy a place because of the high interest rates.

I put everything off until PC mentioned it to Jaslyn, and Jaslyn sent me an email saying that AIA is giving quite a good rate. After calculating, I found out that I can afford to actually own a place! Then, the story starts to get interesting.

So, from zero to be able to get my own place, I’m already very grateful to God... But, you see, the God that we serve is a big God. When He is out to bless us, He MEANS it!

First, the price. PC is quite accurate in these giving figures actually. She told me to get an apt about RM125K. But me, I’m not good with figures. But I remember one day, I was sitting down in my room, prayed and in my own figures and calculation, I came up with the number 125K also. But when I started to check out the prices and the apartments, most of them were asking for RM135K to RM145K. But I was still at peace. Lepaklah… you’ll know its God’s will when it’s happens accordingly lah…

I saw about 4 to 5 units but I quite like this unit on the 8^th floor but the owner is asking for RM135K. When my agent asked me how much I wanna offer for it, I pulled the figure from my head – RM125K. Now, I was expecting the owner to say it’s too much to reduce RM10K and blah blah blah… but somehow or rather, after some thoughts and mumbling, she agreed! I was shocked! She DID reduced RM10K! That’s why when I say it’s God’s will, it will happen. I felt at peace So, that’s another blessing from God.

Then, come a scary part. Being first timer in these legal matters, I was looking for a lawyer and it was so expensive, the kind of misc costs they put on paper! Then I went away on a cell trip to frasers and all in all, I was late in getting my Sales and Purchase Agreement! By the stated rule, I was to pay a penalty of 2% from the sales price which is about 2+K! can you imagine me suddenly shaken? Hehehe… I was shaken but it’s funny to describe. It’s like I know I was walking on water I know I was suppose to be sinking but somehow, I was at peace and not sinking.

I finally found marcus, he was so helpful, he rushed it for me and when he called the owner, she said that she’s going away for a long weekend and can only do it the following week! So, now, who’s the one late? She! So I don’t have to pay penalty! Yoo hooo…. Ehhehehe… phew… close call? Yes! Very!

Then next, there were many many banks offering loans that seems very attractive and benefits here and there so for a while I was confused by too many choices. Again I tried to calculate but I just got so confused, I stopped, prayed and I remembered that it was JAslyn that first gave me the first green light on getting an apartment, as I continue to pray I knew that the peace of God is upon that. So I made up my mind, with or without my calculation, I was going to take the AIA option. So, once I obeyed, I again see God’s blessing.

Because of all late here and there added up, I only get to apply my loan next week. So I see another blessing! I was asking Jaslyn about submitting the loan, and she said ‘AIA is reducing the interest rates for new policy holders, starting on the 11^th may!’ So, I was late for A REASON!

Today, as we take out our offerings to give, are your hearts, and your lifestyle able to trust God for His provision even when you felt you are walking on water? In 1 timothy 6:17, the Bible says that “God who RICHLY PROVIDES FOR US with everything for our enjoyment!” Today, as you give, give with a willing and a trusting heart, knowing that God is ALL OUT to bless you!

As the ushers proceed, let me read you some verses from the Bible.

2 Samuel 22:31 As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
Psalm 9:10, And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.
Psalm 28:7, The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.
Psalm 31:19, Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men!
Psalm 37:5, Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.
Psalm 56:3, Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.
Proverbs 28:25, …But he who trusts in the LORD will be prospered.
Psalm 31:14, But as for me, I trust in You, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.”