Contributed by Darren Lim • Jun 24, 2025
The stories of how God is moving mightily in Iran were incredibly encouraging. Miracles are not a thing of the past – they are happening today, even in places as unlikely as Iran. It’s almost unimaginable that the God of Israel is drawing people to Himself from a nation that has been in hostile conflict with Israel for over 46 years. And yet, He is.
That led me to a deeper question: What is Malaysia’s story?
It doesn’t take a stretch of the imagination to draw parallels between our country and what happened to Iran in 1989. The freedom we currently enjoy to practice our Christian faith is God’s grace. But it is also fragile – momentary, conditional and with no guarantee that it will last. It takes just a spark for it all to be taken away. So I am led to ask: What is God’s story for Malaysia?
As the preacher continued to share stories after stories – some of which moved me to tears – a question whispered in my heart: ‘What is my part in His story?’
When I look back to low points in the past, I am amazed at how God was working behind the scenes in ways unimaginable. He was always there. He never left me. He never abandoned me. I recall a particularly painful season when I was treated unfairly by a manager at work. At the time, it felt unjust and even crushing. But now I see how God used even that difficult experience to refine me, removing the dross that was holding me back. I find myself slowly beginning to understand some of the reasons why the manager did what she did. And now, as I walk through a new struggle involving a potential health challenge, I see His hand at work again.
I am a piece of clay in the hands of the master potter. A work in progress. God is still shaping me – day by day, moment to moment. The challenges I have faced, the ones I am currently in and the ones yet to unfold are turning points. Moments God uses to mold me into a sculpture that reflects His beauty and purpose.
I get a glimpse of God’s bigger plans for me. I may not fully comprehend but I will trust and obey. I have resolved to follow wherever He leads. The road ahead may be uncomfortable and even scary but I know it will be meaningful because He is with me! If God can move so powerfully in Iran, He can certainly write a beautiful story in my life and in our beloved nation, Malaysia. Jesus is alive! And because He lives, I can pray bold prayers. I can lean into His story with courage, hope and expectation.
As I bring this reflection to a close, the familiar words of a beloved hymn ‘Blessed Assurance’ echoes softly yet deeply through the chambers of my heart:
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine;
Oh, what a foretaste of glory, divine!
Heir of Salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Saviour all the day long.
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Saviour all the day long.