MY GOSPEL @ Desmond R Singh

This was a different Wednesday night in the Body of Christ. After a ruthless self-examination, Brother Singh shared his failures as a minister and child of God with the congregation. Deeply moved, this writer felt convicted of his ineffectiveness as a witness for Christ.  What is our Christian purpose, if not to be a hiding place from the destructive winds of today's morally bankrupt society? Should I not be a safe anchorage for my neighbor who is batter by the storms of life? 

"The greatest enemy to missions are prejudice and indifference, with spiritual blindness, the mother of them both," Brother Singh states. Blinded from the truth, people accept fairytales about death, errantly believing that the soul lives on after the body dies. In a poignant, short message, Brother Singh reviews death's reality and offers us the resurrection's hope. Faith is based on Biblical truths, not myths and pagan superstition.

It is not coincidental that our Lord has used marriage to illustrate the sanctity and intimacy of His relationship with the church. "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word." What was our Lord's goal? "That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. So {too} ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself." (Ephesians 5:24-28)  No husband wants a Don Juan making passes at his wife. Each time we entertain false worship, and pagan customs, we are flirting with Satan—the deceiver and spoiler— giving him access to interfere with our relationship with Christ. Like a promiscuous wife, we jeopardize our marriage vows for the sake of a handful of carnal pleasures. Pastor Singh jealously guards his assembly (and indeed, the whole of God's work).  He is "jealous over us with godly jealousy: for he has espoused us to one husband, that he may present us as a chaste virgin to Christ." (2 Corinthians 11:2)

We fail to comprehend the love of God. "He hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:” (Eph. 1:4)  The transformation required to take us from lost wretches to be holy and blameless must take place in the church; in Christ's church. It is an arduous process.  It is imperative then, that the church be a measured place; not by our standards, but by God's (Revelation 11:1).  Since COVID-19 began, Pastor Singh now evaluates every aspect our this assembly's service to God. We used to view the scripture above as some future measurement. Now our Pastor sees it differently. The Bible already discloses God's requirements, but we have allowed human dogmas and traditions to dictate worship patterns contrary to God's ordinances. 

In this beautiful message, Brother Singh appeals to our hearts' comprehension, not our intellectual understanding.  Paul required more than 14 years of isolation to undo what Phariseeism had done to him. We forget that champions of our faith needed transformation. Paul wrote: "... be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind..." (See: Romans 12:1-2).  God brought Brother Singh into this fellowship to minister to the elect. The Lord has given Brother Singh many transforming lessons to preach during the COVID-19 lockdown. He has enlightened the elect and those elders and preachers that are open to His leading. The non-elect hear the words yet remain without comprehension. "For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not." (Job 33:14)  We cannot change that reality.

Much sinister evil exists in the church today, masquerading as righteousness before God. Pastor Singh explains the differences between the early church in the days of the apostles compared to the church today. This is a powerful lesson, essential to every elect child of God. We need to understand the difference between scripture and the word of God.  (Preached to the GTA Assembly, January 19, 2020)

The Body of Christ today has the Bible and numerous advantages that the early church did not have. Yet, the modern church lacks something essential that the early church had in abundance. Pastor Singh delivers a poignant comparison of the difference between the two churches, now and then. 

In this message, Brother Singh reminds us of the Apostle Peter’s urgent charge: “Lay aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings.” Actual change begins in the mind and is brought to life by the Spirit of God. As you listen, you’ll be challenged to cast off the subtle sins that hinder growth and to embrace the renewing power of God’s Word—a call that prepares the elect for the coming Kingdom.

What if what we call a blessing is actually a curse? Psalm 1 begins with a solemn reminder: "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful." Brother Singh warns that if our understanding of scripture is flawed, our definition of blessing will be distorted.

In a world filled with religious confusion and spiritual deception, how can we know we are walking in truth? Brother Singh reminds us that discipleship comes through God’s anointed ministry, not through politics, tradition, or self-reliance. This lesson challenges us to discern the mystery of iniquity at work today—and to hold fast to the love of truth in these perilous times.

Brother Sam reminds us that our assembly never compromises its stand on salvation, emphasizing that it is not the number of people who make up a congregation that matters, but the quality of those souls whom God is changing. Watering Brother Singh's message on deception, he stated the devil will do whatever he can to undermine God's plan for the elect.

In this age of strong deception and deceitful illusions, Brother Singh's prayer is that God would strengthen His children to believe in the Father; that our faith not be undermined, or our confidence be lost. The information age bombards us with distractions unlike any previous period in history, making it very difficult to serve God. Our Pastor sets the example for discernment in our midst. When the crowd runs east, he walks west.

We live in an age of confusion—where truth is blurred, and deception is disguised as light. The Apostle Paul and Jesus both warned that the last days would be marked by false prophets, self-centered religion, and powerful systems designed to lead astray—even, if possible, the very elect. In this lesson, Brother Singh challenges us to examine what voices we are following, and reminds us that our only safeguard is steadfast devotion to Christ and obedience to His Word."

In our assembly, the elders are entrusted with the sacred duty of nurturing the Word of God. This task, we've come to understand, is akin to the patient work of a gardener. Just as seedlings thrive under careful watering—too much water causes them to drown, too little leaves them to wither—so also the Word must be tended with balance, patience, and care. It is through this nurturing that the Word can bear fruit in the lives of believers, underscoring the significance of the elder's role in helping shape the lives of the saints.

The Apostle James wrote, "For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment" (James 2:13). Brother Singh explains that if we are unwilling to show mercy to those who offend us, God in turn will judge us without mercy. He uses the example of Manasseh (2 Kings 21) to show that even an evil king who committed grievous sins against God received mercy when he repented. If so, who are we to judge another person when we ourselves are in such desperate need of mercy?

In this lesson, Brother Singh turns our attention to the Godhead, a subject often clouded by tradition and theology. Drawing deeply from Scripture, he explains the relationship between the Father and the Son, showing Jesus as the firstborn of creation, the Word through whom all things were made, and the Redeemer who reconciles us to God. This teaching dispels confusion, magnifies Christ's preeminence, and reminds us of the steadfast hope of the gospel that remains unchanged throughout every generation.

Brother Singh strengthens his faith by facing challenges the world would advise him to avoid. Though allergic to ragweed, he pulled the weeds from his garden without so much as an antihistamine. His determination reminded us of the song Sister Nadine sang this morning, which asked searching questions of the soul:"In the time I was given, did I give all I could give?Did I love all I could love? Did I live all I could live?

Brother James and Brother Sam combine to exhort the saints that it is entirely possible to walk in godly ways. It begins with recognizing Christ's anointed minister as His ambassador in our lives. Implementing the lessons he teaches us fulfills the commandment of Jesus, as found in 14:1.5. Aligning our personal goals with Brother Singh's vision means we should be "filled with the fruit of righteousness that is through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God" (Philippians 1:11).

The words of a cherished chorus declare, 'To be like Jesus is my plea.' In this lesson, Brother Singh challenges us to turn those words from a simple refrain into a godly pursuit. In Acts 16, Luke records how Paul saw a vision of a man of Macedonia pleading, 'Come over and help us.' Concluding that this was God’s call, Paul and his companions immediately set out to preach the gospel there. In the same way, to be like Jesus is to respond without hesitation to the Father's call.

It was a revelational gathering with hearts lifted in adoration, voices joined in holy reverence. The presence of God filled the sanctuary with majesty and peace. Every moment of worship testified that the Lord alone was worthy of honor, glory, and praise. A baby dedication is a biblical practice. Luke 2:21-40 records the dedication of the Baby Jesus. This practice differs significantly from infant baptism, which lacks biblical support. Brother Singh explains the difference, followed by exhortations from Brother Vid and Brother Moses.