Continuing from where I left off in my previous testimony, I would like to testify that God has truly been faithful, good and true to me even as I embarked on my new season in Finland. Though it wasn’t an easy decision, I have seen the goodness of God each day and He truly knows the plans He has for each of us, and it is surely for our good and not to harm us. I was much blessed to have my family, Rev Ronald & Kim, Joanna Lee and Joann & Dennis who travelled all the way to KLIA to send me off at midnight. It truly meant so much to me and I appreciate all the well wishes from everyone as well. To my surprise, I was on the same flight as Matthew Clark to Doha and so I wasn’t travelling alone during the first leg of my journey. God is truly amazing in every way, and it was such a blessing.
I moved to Finland in November last year and my colleagues there told me that I was very bold to do so because November is a depressing month as it is dark and grey throughout the day. However, despite all the darkness in the weather, the Lord has never left me alone. He has continuously encouraged me and reminded me of His presence even as I went through each day alone and settling down in Finland. There wasn’t a moment when I felt truly alone although I do miss my family and friends back home.
Throughout my time here, God has been providing all that I need. He provided me with good neighbours who are always organizing activities for me to meet other people. He also provided me with a community of believers in the Methodist church, and it was a joy to be able to serve alongside them again. God also provided me with nice colleagues who are also looking out for me and making sure that I am not freezing in the cold. I felt so blessed by God’s constant provision and truly in Him we lack nothing. His grace is truly sufficient for me each day despite the up and down moments. He has even blessed me with the unforgettable experience of walking on the frozen sea.
God has not only provided for my physical needs, but also for my spiritual needs. He has been teaching me real life lessons through His creation, and it was such a humbling experience. He taught me multiple lessons from the things I saw each day, and it truly moved my heart to worship Him. Here are the valuable lessons that I have learnt from His creation:
- Mist: God reminded me that though I can’t see what is ahead of me, I can keep going on because I have a God who sees what’s ahead of me and He is the One that will see me through, and my future is in His hand.
- Snowfall: As I looked at the snowfall, it reminded me of how God rained down bread from heaven for the Israelites. That image reminded me that God is my provider and He cares for me. In Him I lack nothing.
- Frozen sea: It reminded me that the Lord is able to calm every storm in our lives, and that nothing is too great for Him—even the wavy sea can become still and frozen. It also serves as a reminder that there is a season for everything, and that God is sovereign over it all.
- Robot: There was a time that I helped a delivery robot that got stuck in the snow and at the end the robot said, “Thank you”. It just reminded me that if a robot that has no feelings knows how to say “thank you”, how much more for us humans who have feelings. I am reminded to be appreciative of people.
- Ground filled with snow: It was so nice to look at the ground filled with so much snow and how it brightened up the surroundings. It reminded me that we too can shine wherever we are as we have the light of Christ within us.
- Sudden snowfall: It was early Spring and one evening, it suddenly started snowing again. It just reminded me that nothing in this world is constant other than our God who is constant. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. He is the only One that we can always hold on to.
- Sun: Whenever there is sunshine here, people will be out enjoying the sun and it reminded me that just like how we enjoy being under the sun, we too need to enjoy our time with the Son of God, Jesus Christ.
