After prayer meeting, my wife and I joined a number of our comrades in having our cup of tea or coffee at the Kopitiam near Headquarters. Then we returned to Headquarters' chapel for the welcome of our new Chief Secretary Lieut. Colonel Lyndon Buckingham and his wife Lieut. Colonel Bronwyn Buckingham who takes the appointment of Secretary of Women's Ministries.
One thing that impressed me was their enthusiasm. They seemed to be very excited to be in Singapore and they expressed their warmth and eagerness to be here. Enthusiasm is invigorating and refreshing.
The word enthusiasm is derived from the roots en — in or within — and theos — God. It means having God within or being one with God. In other words enthusiastic people are those whom the Holy Spirit has taken full possession or control of their lives.
We were privileged to work with the parents of Lieut. Colonel Lyndon Buckingham. In 1988, we were invited to New Zealand to speak at the Holiness convention held in Wellington. The Training Principal who was also the organiser of the event was the Colonel's parents, then Major and Mrs. Hilmon Buckingham, very enthusiastic and spiritual couple.We met them as few times, in Australia and New Zealand. We recall spending an evening in their home when Mrs. Buckingham cooked us a lovely dinner.
We thank God for bringing such people into our lives. My prayer today is
"Make me a blessing, make me a blessing,
Out of my life may Jesus shine.
Make me a blessing, make me blessing
Make me a blessing to someone today. (Ira Wilson)
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