Forty seven years ago Singapore got booted out of Malaysia. Pessimists thought this would spell the end of Singapore. What with no hinterland, shortage of water, one day Singaporeans would be crawling back to plead to be reaccepted into Malaysia. They were proved wrong!
In desperation we thrive. Thank God for men like Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, Goh Keng Swee, Rajaretnam and other true blue Singaporeans who did not flinch in face of crisis. After the initial trauma and tears, they thought hard, work hard, made sacrifices, took the bull by the horns and have transformed Singapore into what it is today. We thank God for such leaders - they were men for the hour.
In one generation Singapore was transformed from third world to first world.
And don't forget Christians prayed and still do for our nation. We cannot be complacent. We must keep praying for the new generation of leaders that they be given wisdom and courage to do the things that are right.
God commands us to pray for all men everywhere, and especially for our national leaders. "I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, who wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. (1 Tim 2:1-4 NIV) Amen
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