Very Interesting

It's an interesting encounter today.

While doing door knocking at Punggol to present my sales plan, I came to a unit that has many Buddhist sculptures and mantra outside the house. After knocking at the door and speaking to the owner for a short while, he invited me to go in.

I was surprised to see many more sculptures, Buddhist paintings and mantra all over the house. He even dedicated one whole room to Buddhist relics, sculptures and other stuff. Hanging outside the windows in the living room are all the Buddhist flags with printed mantra.

After presenting my sales plan, we conversed casually about the cost of living in Singapore before engaging on the topic of Buddhism. The owner is a radical Buddhist who gives heed to Buddha's teachings and practises what he has learnt. I have gained much insight on the beliefs of Buddhism that I never knew before.

I waited for the right time to share about Jesus. Thankfully, he gave me the opportunity to do so. It took quite a while before I could share the entire Gospel with him. I had to start with the Holy Spirit, His protection against every other spirit and engaging heaven's realm before I could connect to the Gospel and talk about Jesus. I had to talk about how Christianity is different from Buddhism in that while Buddhists have to work their lives to heaven, Christians begin their lives in heaven and live towards earth. This opened up the whole conversation for the Gospel of Jesus to be shared - His identity as the Son of God; His perfect life; His blood and His death on the Cross.

He listened intently.

Then he said, "There is something different about your countenance. It is very bright. It is radiant." I told him that this is because we as Christians can commune directly with God. Radiance is a result of communion.

He added, "From the way you talk and the voice you have as well as your mannerism, you are very charismatic. You can be a good pastor." I shared with him that I worked in the church for the past 6 years. This granted me further opportunity to delve more about the Gospel.

I am loving this job in this season. Not only can I help people to grow their wealth practically, I can also help them to know Jesus.

Father, reveal Yourself to this owner powerfully. Encounter him tonight. Amen!