Foreword, Preface, Introduction, About

Foreword

All of us need spiritual encouragement and nudging from time to time, especially in the current hard times amidst the raging pandemic brought about by Covid19 and Omicron. Life is tough, and we tend to be overwhelmed by stress on every side. All the more, we need to turn to God – trusting Him with all our heart and not leaning on our own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5).

“FEAR NO MAN” is a very timely help. The author provides a handy collection of reassuring words from the Bible, arranged in an alphabetical list of spiritual themes that readers can easily follow and apply at their own pace. The refreshing words of exhortation by the author are also pleasantly brief and succinct.

The light and practical exhortation makes for easy-to-digest and delectable spiritual food with nourishing ingredients for the weary soul. I strongly recommend it because every reader can certainly benefit from such a boost to their faith.

Rev. Anthony Loh
Senior Pastor
Jurong Christian Church

A comprehensive, often thought-provoking overview of the Faith, with clear (often uncomfortable) calls to action – what is most important yet what we often find hard to do. Each alphabet/theme can be expanded for further study, with opportunities for mutual sharing. Older Christians can also give more advice on how they applied these principles in their lives.

Samuel Chong, Young Adult

Preface

We are living in the last days in which Jesus will return when we least expect Him. As people of God, we have yet to experience the demonstration of His Power in full measure as was seen in the days of Acts of the Apostles. We are too entrapped in the pleasures of the world and drowned by the pressures of life and meeting societal expectations.

Why? Where is the God of Elijah? Why does He not matter much to us somehow? Because we are not drawing and drinking from the Giver of Life, the Fountain of Living Water. We are busy trying to make and fill “broken cisterns that can hold no water” (Jeremiah 2:13).

Therefore, let us return to our God and live boldly in Him. Fear no man and we shall see God move mightily in these last days. I pray that these 26 practical themes (A-Z) and exhortations will motivate God’s people everywhere to rise up to declare His sovereignty and truly live as a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession.

Introduction

If you truly want to enjoy being a Christian, then you need to live as one, following Jesus as He leads and guides you according to His will and plan for your life. As God’s child, you are connected to the greatest Power, Personality and Purpose in life. If this does not excite you, nothing ever will.

If you find yourself striving endlessly for worldly success, hoping that your occasional contact with God through hurried prayer and somewhat regular church attendance can convince God to shower His blessings on you in full measure, FORGET IT.

God does not work that way. You know it. Deep in your heart, you also know that the earthly treasures you have accumulated or are chasing after have not satisfied the God-shaped vacuum in your spirit.

Let us get real. God will not be mocked. We reap what we sow. We want prosperity, good health, success, peace and love to prevail in our lives but we are running to the wrong places to get them. If we truly want to experience the reality of our personal relationship with God in our lives, there is only ONE WAY to go: “Be doers of the Word, not hearers only.”

We must not fear what man says or can do to us. If God is for us, who can be against us? Whoever touches us, touches the apple of His eye. Let us live boldly in Him, with Him and for Him. I pray that these short exhortations will challenge and help you enjoy God as you walk with Him and see Him work in and through your life to lead many others to Him!

About the author

Bryan believes that God will raise up an army of spirit-filled and bible-based gospel troopers in these last days to work alongside Him to reach people on a massive scale and usher them into the kingdom of light. As such, he believes that the church must take the lead in leveraging technology platforms and tools as connective multipliers to boost the human-touch ministry of reaching people for Christ.

His formative Christian years were largely influenced by Full Gospel and Pentecostal teachings. He now enjoys catching up with the Evangelicals. In the early years, he also enjoyed inspirational writings by the likes of A.W. Tozer, Kenneth Hagin, Andrew Murray, Charles Finney, Hudson Taylor, D. L. Moody and Watchman Nee amongst others.

Bryan’s professional domain in the last twenty years lies with Training & Adult Education, Maritime Logistics, Cruise Tourism and Freight Forwarding. Prior to all that, he spent fourteen years, culminating in sea command as a Naval Officer with the Republic of Singapore Navy. Subsequently, his career in the private sector had also led him to senior management roles in local enterprises and overseas ventures of MNCs in Europe and China.

Bryan currently serves as a lay leader in the Council of Jurong Christian Church, Singapore and is actively involved in initiatives relating to Christian education, adoption of technology channels for learning and people engagement as well as mentorship for young adults.