Jehovah Rapha

Sometimes, Life throws you a curveball. Few days ago, my Ipoh pastor suffered a massive aneurysm. He doesn't smoke, drink or over-indulge. He's a thin, lean, preaching machine, frequently at the pulpit delivering sermons in 2 to 3 languages.

I got a sms from my brother then, informing us to pray. I quickly fwded the news to my sister and emailed my mom in NYC - activating a prayer chain to cover Pastor with prayers and protection with the blood of Jesus around the clock.

Eventhough separated geographically, the Church functioned as one. One part of the Body is griefly wounded, and the whole Body feels the pain intensely.

Pastor's eyes were swollen and bulging from her face, due to the internal bleeding in the brain. Doctors suctioned out the blood and warned us of the high risk of permanent brain damage or death. Everyone started fasting to claims God's promises...our God Jehovah Rapha who is our Healer, our Physician.

We prayed for wisdom and discernment for the surgeons, for their hands to be guided and stilled by the Master. We prayed for His glory to shine through, from the miraculous healing of His faithful servant. We prayed for the pastor's deliverance from the Valley of Death. We also prayed for the family, his young son and daughter, and for his wife, to be able to lean heavily, and draw strength and faith from His spirit.

Today, i got news that Pastor was moved to Gleneagles. He stabilised and doctors proceeded with angiogram scan. They later decided on an operation to remove the aneurysm which was lying precariously between two nerves. Operation lasted 5 hours. It was successful.

To God is the glory forever and ever. And to the wonderful medical staff who were there, who did such a good job on the complex and high-risk operation.

Lets hope for a full recovery for Pastor, with all his faculties intact. Lets speak forth healing and restoration into his body. May the Lord reveal and unlatch the gates to His resources to make this happen. Amen!