Recently, we have all been hearing the words ‘Open Heaven’ rather frequently ya? But do we know what ‘Open Heaven’ means? Honestly, I’ve been pondering a fair bit over the significance of these words…

Early this year, I’ve been spending quite a lot of time with my cousin. He fell out of love when his girlfriend decided to end their 4-year relationship. My cousin and I have not been close (usually, we meet twice a year – Chinese New Year & Christmas). When I heard that he was feeling out of sorts, I decided to reach out to him. He was amazingly opened to the Gospel - he came for the Easter Guilty! Presentation as well as attended adult services, care cells and other church events.

Two months ago, I took a taxi home after TCA classes ended at about 10pm. As the taxi driver felt it weird to pick up a passenger (dressed in business attire) along the quiet street outside Trinity @ Paya Lebar, he asked me why I was out so late. I responded that my Bible classes just ended. He then shared that he is a new Christian and he was trying to search for a Chinese church where he can know more about God. We spent the rest of the journey talking about who God is and I invited him to visit the Chinese service at our church.

A few Sundays ago, I was out having afternoon tea with 4 business contacts from China. I don’t really know them well but I knew that God had placed them in my path for a purpose. I decided to spend time knowing them so that I could invite them to church eventually. Half an hour into our gathering, one of them started to share about how she was lonely and afraid when she first came to Singapore. But, things changed when she became a Christian. We spent the next hour talking about who God is and what Jesus did on the cross! I also had the opportunity to share my salvation testimony!

Last week, I had buffet dinner at a Japanese restaurant (Yum! Yum!) with a friend whom I met in New York last year. He has just moved back to Singapore. After knowing that I usually spend my weekends in church, he started asking me a number of questions about church. Finding it a bit strange, yet glad that he was curious, I decided to ask him – “Are you a Christian?” He told me that he used to go to church years ago but not anymore. Wow! I hope that I can care & connect him to church.

Through these encounters, I finally and truly realize what ‘Open Heaven’ mean.



'Open Heaven' is about flowing freely in God’s abundant grace and ministry power. God will open the doors and grant us opportunities to reach out to people around us (even strangers!) who are so open and ready to hear the Gospel or return to Him. Somehow, people will just open up to us AUTOMATICALLY. We don’t really have to toil the soil without much labor or sweat on the brow. We will also see prayers answered and miracles happen.

You know what?! For IGNYTE ministry, we see a total of 10 salvations and 2 rededications for the single month of July, at the FTV lounge itself! This is not including those who responded to the altar call during services. I believe that the whole of Singapore (and not only on the actions, fun and excitement in what God is going to do through you. Let’s desire our church/ ministry) is going to see a revival coming our way! As you can see ‘Open Heaven’ is already here!

Arise, Mighty Warrior - there’s gonna be ‘Open Heaven’ in your school, in your army camp, at our work place, in our families, on the streets etc. Let faith arise! I’m sure that you wouldn’t want to miss out to glorify God in all that we do! =)

Heaven is OPEN - Death is broken!

- Sis Cheryl

7:59 PM
(SALVATION)