Nurse Mel – A Live Worthy of His Call

Category: Christian living

  • 🌊 Faith Beyond the Storm — Reflection on Matthew 14:25–32

    Being a Christian is not always a smooth sail, especially in this crucial hour when our Lord’s return draws near. The persecutions are real, and the spiritual attacks often feel heavier than we can bear. Yet, this is part of what every follower of Christ must endure before we enter the eternal glory of God.

    In Matthew 14:25–32, we read that while the disciples were battling fierce winds at sea, Jesus came to them — walking on the water. Terrified, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost. But immediately, Jesus said to them:

    “Take courage! It is I; don’t be afraid.” (Matthew 14:27)

    What comforting words! Even in the midst of the storm, Jesus reminds us that His presence is greater than our fear.

    With faith, Peter took his first step onto the water when Jesus said, “Come.” None of the other disciples dared to move — but Peter trusted that as long as Jesus was there, he would be safe. As he walked, however, he noticed the fierce wind and waves surrounding him. Fear began to rise, and he started to sink. Yet, in his weakness, Peter cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately, Jesus reached out His hand and caught him, saying:

    “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”

    How often this mirrors our own journey. Our faith sometimes depends on how our life is going. When everything is smooth, we easily praise God. But when things fall apart, we begin to worry, complain, or search for alternative answers.
    Did God ever promise us a life without problems once we accepted Him? No.
    But He did promise this — that in all situations, He will be with us and deliver us through them all.

    As it is written in Psalm 34:19:

    “The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.”

    So, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ — when problems arise, fix your eyes on Jesus.
    I’m reminded of that moving scene from “The Chosen” when Jesus says to Peter, “Keep your eyes on Me! Keep your eyes on Me!” — a beautiful reminder that faith means keeping our focus on Christ, not on the chaos around us.

    When we face the mountain, when we walk through the storm, let us remember: He is there, watching, caring, and holding us even when He seems silent. His silence is not absence — it is intimacy. He is closer than we realize.

    Never lose faith, for God makes everything beautiful in His time.
    Let this be our prayer today:

    Spirit, lead me where my trust is without borders,
    Let me walk upon the waters,
    Wherever You would call me.
    (Oceans — Hillsong United)

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  • 🌿 Filled, Not Empty — A Lesson from Luke 11:24–28

    In December 2012, I attended a church camp organized by my former church in Singapore. During one of the ministry sessions, I asked a visiting speaker from Australia to pray for me. As he laid his hand on my head, I heard him declare,

    “Demon, you leave her now. Stop disturbing her.”

    I was shocked. Inside, I thought, “How could a demon live inside me? I’m a Christian.”

    At that time, I believed in Jesus with my words . I went to church, sang in worship, and said the right things — but secretly, my heart was far from Him. I was living in sin, still holding on to habits and practices that had opened doors to darkness.

    Not long after, my life began to crumble. I lost a great job in Singapore and had to return to Malaysia. For nearly ten years, I struggled with deep depression, confusion, and pain. Looking back, I now understand that moment of confrontation was not meant to shame me — it was a wake-up call from God.

    Jesus said in Luke 11:24–26 that when an unclean spirit leaves a person, it goes looking for rest. If it finds the heart empty, it returns — bringing even more darkness with it.
    That truth became real to me.

    It is not enough to simply remove sin, evil habits, or darkness from our lives. The heart must be filled — filled with the Holy Spirit, filled with God’s Word, and surrendered fully under the Lordship of Christ.

    Only when Jesus reigns within can we experience true freedom and peace.
    When the house of the soul is empty, darkness looks for a way back.
    But when the house is filled — with worship, with prayer, with the presence of the Living God — there is no room for anything else but His light.

    Today, I understand this: deliverance must lead to discipleship, and repentance must lead to relationship.
    It is not enough to be cleansed — we must also be transformed.
    It is not enough to say “Jesus is Lord” — we must live as though He truly is.

    “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” — Luke 11:28

  • The Cost of Disobedience

    1 Samuel 15:23

    “For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry.
    Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has rejected you as king.”

    Reflection on 1 Samuel 15

    It is terrifying to be rejected by God. For me, life without Him is like living without oxygen—eventually, you suffocate. I’ve experienced that emptiness before, and it truly felt like a living hell. There was no peace, no joy. Everything was unclear and directionless. I was alive, but not truly living. I’ve sworn to never allow myself to drift that far from God again.

    Saul’s story should prompt us to reflect deeply. Have we, like him, ever unknowingly gone against God’s will, thinking we were doing the right thing? Have we ever glorified ourselves instead of giving credit to God when we succeeded? Have we thanked Him enough for all that we have? Or have we, in our pride, rejected His word—thinking our own ideas were better?

    Let us be mindful. Let us not repeat Saul’s mistake. Let us stay close to God, with humble and obedient hearts.