I can't believe that it's July already. How time flies indeed. To be
honest, 2015 had been an interesting year. The first four months started off
like CRAP! But from May till now… it’s amazing. And through these few months, I
really learn that God is real and He is going to use me in greater ways.
I remember there was one night during April, I cried so badly and I
couldn’t sleep. I decided to follow what Sarah Teo taught me, asking God to
write a letter to me. Basically, it’s just writing down what God wants to speak
to me, as I surrender to Him. I remember very clearly, I was listening to
Oceans by Hillsong United and I began to worship as I let the Holy Spirit to
fill the living room. The letter went like this…
“Dear Melvin
I know these few
weeks; in fact, these few months had been tough for you. However, remember
this, always let the Holy Spirit lead you. When you are secondary two, I gave
you the power of the Holy Spirit is because I love you. And I know you have the
capability to lead my people. Think about it, what I am showing you. Why are
you going through all this? It is not cause I do not love you, but I want to
give you even greater things in the future. In order for me to do that, I have
to remove certain things that you loved more than me. I'm upset that you have
drifted away from me and you placed your time and energy in the wrong places.
However, I still love you a lot and I want you to come back to the path I have
prepared for you. Are you ready? Am I enough for you? I know you trust me and
you have a lot of faith in me.
To be honest, I have never seen a guy
like your age love me so much. And I promise you, 10 years down the road, I
will show the world that you are my son and I am going to bless you abundantly.
Be patient, be strong, be humble, be consistent and be decisive. You remind me
of peter, huge faith but whenever there is a storm, both of you will shake and
fall into the water. Have faith in me, I am the first and the last. I took so
many people from Gideon; likewise, I am taking away certain things in your
life. Would you have faith in me just like Gideon? With these 300 men, do you
trust me? Your baptize name is Gideon, because you will be a warrior for me, a
destroyer, a person that destroys all the demons.
I know it's tough
Melvin. Hang in there! Time will heal everything. I love you and you will
always be my son. I'm always here for you. Now rest, my son, rest in my
presence.
Your
Abba, Father”
I remember clearly, after I read the letter, I just lie down on the
floor and just enjoy His presence and praise Him. Indeed, God is real and He
will never let me down. Therefore, my life belongs to Him.
