DO NOT GIVE UP

zoe ministries

GL Garden 01-21-02, Solok Paya Terubong 8, 11060 Penang, Malaysia

House Phone: 604-8277554 Hand Phone: 60165318276.

Email: cvs3zoe@yahoo.com

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,



2 Corinthians 2:14 (NKJV) 14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.



Dear friends, thanks for your prayers. Vijaya and I came back from India [Kerala and Tamil Nadu] after 17 days of ministry. I thank God for His Grace poured out in every place where His Word was preached and taught. We thank God especially for Shepherds Arun and Preeti from Highlands Immanuel Fellowship and Ranjan and Shoba from New Life Fellowship for their hospitality. For Sam who took us around for the meetings and also interpreted for me. We thank God for the Varghese family [Kodanad] who took care of us for 2 days in their home. We thank God for Shepherds Ravi and Rhema [from Chennai] for their hospitality even though they were going through a difficult time. We thank God for Dr. Isaac [Thoduphula] for his hospitality and for opening his Counselling school for our meetings.



My friends, this story has encouraged me. I pray it will encourage you.



A modern day parable –Bamboo Story





One day I decided to quit …I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality…I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God. “God”, I said. “Can you give me one good reason not to quit?” His answer surprised me… “Look around”, He said. “Do you see the fern and the bamboo?” “Yes”, I replied. “When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.” He said. “In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would not quit.” He said. “Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant… But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.” He said to me. Did you know, my beloved child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots?” “I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you.” “Do not compare yourself to others.” He said. “The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful. Your time will come”, God said to me. “You will rise high” “How high will the bamboo rise?” He asked in return. “As high as it can?” I questioned. “Yes” He said, “Give me glory by rising as high as you can.”

I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you. He will never give up on you. Never regret a day in your life. Good days give you happiness; bad days give you experiences; both are essential to life.



Luke 1:17 (NKJV) 17 He will also go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, ‘to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,’ and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”



Vijaya and I have set aside Oct to Dec to bless Malaysia. Pray for open doors.

I need to speak to the people of God in Malaysia about



1] Do we know the times we live in?

2] How do we live during this time?



And for pastors and leaders who are willing to listen



1] God's work must be done in God's way

2] Development [what is missing?]



In every town and cities. If you are open please do contact us [0165318276]



Friends, we are a faith ministry and when you are lead by God to give towards our living and ministry, please direct it to



KRISHNASAMY A/L RAMASAMY

I/C Number -540303-07-5307



May Bank account number : 107125195025



Home Branch number 07125 -KAMPONG BHARU



Swift Code: MBBEMYKL



Or



KASIKORNBANK

Account number: 548-2-01969-4



Become a blessing to the nations by sending us to the nations to disciple the nations.



In His Majesty’s service

Christopher.K [Krishnasamy s/o Ramasamy] and Vijaya.K

27/9/2010