The Bible tells us that every person has sinned against God (Rom 3:23). The consequence of sin is death (Rom 6:23). That is the reason why we die and even while we live, we experience also a spiritual death in us: emptiness and a lack of real peace. When you, however, are willing to come before the Lord Jesus humbly, asking Him for salvation, Jesus will never reject you because He loves you unconditionally. You will receive eternal and an abundant life now and the promise of heaven. We thank God for saving Derick. Below is his testimony of salvation.

Wife and Friends Brought Me Close to the Lord

~Derick Wong~

I come from a non-Christian family.  Therefore, I had always resisted Christian preaching because I felt that they were very annoying.  I had always thought that the only person whom I could trust was myself.  My wife Meizhen, however, is a Christian.  As a result, we often had lots of argument on issues related to religion.

In 2005, I was posted to France to work.  Cloris was born the following year.  Meizhen and I quarrelled even more — We quarrelled over Cloris and other matters.  Later, Jenny encouraged Meizhen to go to the church in France.  During that period, I would drive her there and wait for her in church while I took care of Cloris.  I paid attention to the preaching by the pastor there and the songs they sang.  I could feel peace and joy in everyone’s heart, including mine.  I even sang along.

When I switched jobs from the Air Force to ST Aerospace in 2007, it was stressful during that time.  As I was alone for two months, I started to read during the bible that Meizhen gave me.  I learned that I am a sinner and how God loves us: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).  I also learned about how Jesus sacrificed His life for our sins. From then on, I knew that all the things that I had encountered were nothing compared to Jesus’.  I started to be more cheerful and forgiving towards people and events.

When Meizhen came to join me in France in July 2007, I decided to accept Jesus as my Lord and Saviour.  With the help of the Lord, I put away many bad habits.  I feel that my whole life has turned from bad to good.  Lord, “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path” (Psalm 119:105).

I thank Robin and Jenny for bringing Meizhen back to God so that I could also have the chance to know God.  I also thank Pastor Andrew and Pastor Barry (in France) for teaching us diligently and for helping me understand the almightiness and love of Jesus that I may fear God and become a person who obeys His Word.  I thank God for loving me and my family during all this time and in the future.