2021 was a difficult year. Covid was the timekeeper. Vaccine mandates and passports dominated group chats. The pagan god of Covid is invasive, destructive and a formidable enemy.
Meetings were exclusively on-line. Zoom church became the norm for many. Will 2022 be any different for HCF? HCF exists to motivate and train healthcare staff to be effective witnesses, and build God’s kingdom through prayer, evangelism and discipleship. Many faithful co-laborers came before us. Many will come after us to serve the Kingdom of God through their talents, time and treasures. Now is our time to plough deep into this ministry and bear witness to the wondrous works of God in a world that rejects Christ . Our future is hopeful because our Lord Jesus promised to build His church (Matt 16:18), regardless of political leaders, or covid. Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the first-born from the dead, is the ruler over the kings of the earth (Rev 1:5). We are unfazed by the prophets of doom and gloom. Those who fix their eyes on God and hold on to eternal truths can effectively negotiate the right pace of life. The writer of Hebrews 10:23 encourages us to “ hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful”. We enter this New Year with deep gratitude to our unchanging, ever-loving, heavenly Father who bore us on eagles’ wings (Exo 19:4). May we be found faithful and fruitful in 2022 and beyond. Happy New Year, beloved brethren!
Dr. Boey Mee Leng
Published on Friday, May 6th, 2022 under Latest Posts, TEAM LEADER's Message
2020 saw unprecedented turmoil in the world. Fear of death from Covid-19 infection, economic collapse, and uncertainty assailed everyone. People sought answers to the meaning of life and eternity. Doors swung open for the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The world reeled and conducted life through Zoom. Churches faced severe restrictions to remain open. Social distancing, masks in the name of safety dominated the narrative. A deep divide emerged in the global medical community. Mandatory Covid-19 test for international travel rapidly became the norm.
How has our ministry been affected? Severely. Overnight, virtual fellowship meetings sprung up. In-person prayer meetings dwindled. Hospital outreaches and missions nose-dived. How should we respond?
Take the spiritual high road. First, stay informed. Ignorance and passivity have no place in our walk as God’s children in the world; Understand the times and seasons (Matt 16:3). Second, fight the unseen enemy with the weapon of unceasing prayer ( Eph 6:12). The spiritual battle is fierce. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective (James 5:16). Third, boldly proclaim the glorious gospel. Nothing, including Covid-19, can prevent Him from building His church. Yet, time is running out. Declare with urgency the need to rescue men from eternal damnation. Above all else, remain faithful and obedient to Him (Luke 18:8). May we go about our Father’s business, resolute in purpose as we run the race until He comes to receive us to Himself in the air (1 Thess 4:17-18). We will persevere by maintaining a Christ-like attitude even amid trials (1 Peter 2:21).
What blessed hope to know that He will return soon! Be prepared.
Far more challenges lie ahead in 2021. Yes,we anticipate a rough ride in the New Year. Be encouraged. Emmanuel, God with us, promised, “ I will never leave you or forsake you” (Heb 13:5b). Beloved brethren, let us enter and rest in the fullness that is in Christ Jesus.
Have a blessed and joyous New Year!
Dr. Boey Mee Leng
Published on Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 under TEAM LEADER's Message
“What’s in for 2019?” A valid question on everyone’s lips. Someone warned of a more “dangerous & volatile world”. Still, a New Year brings hope, new dreams, and opportunities for change. We all look forward to better days & peace on earth.
It’s everywhere. Listen to the sound of striving. Make happiness an end, and faith a means. A man is won over. It makes little difference what kind of worldly end he is pursuing. Good health, fianancial stability, or a happy family.
Apostle Paul wrote about the pursuit of Christ that surpasses everything. “I count all things to be loss in view of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” (Philippians 3:8) This passionate pursuit of Christ as treasure marked his life. Few people really want more of Him than anyone or thing on earth.
What then are the implications when we embrace Christ as treasure? We live holy lives; have holy desires, ambitions, purposes, plans and make holy relationships and alliances. Every aspect of life is an act of obedience to Him.
Remember Jesus definition of a true disciple. The 3 ‘must’. Deny self, take up the cross and follow Him (Luke 9:23). A daily affair throughout 2019. Forsake self-aggrandizment, self-righteousness, self-sufficiency, self- ambition, self-indulgence. Cross-bearing entails suffering and pain. Follow Him at all costs.
Beware of the real danger of a divided heart. One that worship the Lord and also serve other ‘gods’ in accordance with the customs of the nations we’re in ( 2Kings 17:33). The apostle John admonished “… keep yourselves from idols.” 1John 5:21.
HCF will remain strong when God is on the throne of our lives and our Fellowship. Meetings, programs, activities won’t matter more than prayer,or time alone with Him. We labor on with God-given energy, which so powerfully works in us (Col 1: 29). We will perservere, endure hardships for His name sake and not grow weary.
Let 2019 be another year where Christ be magnified as we gaze at His glory and radiate His likeness for others to see as they come into our lives (2 Cor 3:18).
May His blessings be yours in abundance this New Year.
Dr Boey Mee Leng
Published on Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 under TEAM LEADER's Message
In 2016, the Book of Exodus was the bible study guide in our hospital fellowship group. Embedded in its pages is an indelible mark of a King whose authority is evident in every human affair, whether political, economic, social, personal or corporate. There is nothing He does not know nor see.
Leaders, Heads of state, CEOs, hospital authorities come and go. He raises them up and brings them down ( Dan 2:21). God alone remains seated, undisplaced and unchanging. History is in His hands. His Kingdom is unshakeable (Heb 12:27).
We enter the year 2017 filled with uncertainties. The economic turbulence, shifting alliances in politics add to our insecurity. Some settle for ‘whatever will be, will be’ or ‘leave everything to God’ attitude. Clearly this is not the way of Scripture. A mental assent of God’s truth with no inward change of heart, declares itself in religious activities and spiritual stagnation amidst wearisome earthly concerns. The list is long. Children’s education, aging parents, health problems, workplace ‘politics’, relational issues, business risks, financial loss, etc. Vexed, we ask “ God are you there and do you really care?”
Who can offer us answers more than our Lord Jesus can? Even so, there are preachers who offer God’s favor, ‘name and claim’ blessings, as well as positive thinking techniques apart from the full counsel of God-messages and teachings
that leave one with good feelings, but definitely deceptive and dangerous.
Christmas and New Year are seasons of rest, reflection and worship. In the quiet shelter and simplicity of every home, let us take time to remember the awesome power and love of our Lord. 2016 events provide a panorama of the history of a recent past. The present and future work of our King in our lives and the nations will be fulfilled in all its fullness according to His purposes. He alone is the source of life, hope and peace for all the nations of the world.
How then shall we live? Because He is on the throne, we can live without anxiety, frustration and futility and with no fear of the future. Whatever our circumstance and situation, we can call upon His name and be like a tree planted by the waters, yielding fruit throughout the seasons of drought (Jer 17:7,8). He promises to complete the good work He began in us ( Phil 1:6). How wonderful!
Wishing you and your beloved family a blessed New Year!
Dr Boey Mee Leng
Published on Thursday, January 12th, 2017 under TEAM LEADER's Message
Hospital Doldrums
“All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.” Phil 4:22
In his letter to the Philippian church, the apostle Paul referred to the ‘ saints who belong to Caesar’s household’. Who are they and why did Paul mention them? Possibly they were in civil service or government administration.
Caesar’s household was a place of struggle, jealousy, pride and intrigue, of lusts of the flesh and of lust for power. Idolatory was rife and ungodliness was the rule of the day. Can there be saintliness in the midst of godlessness?
Jesus disciples lived in Caesar’s household but their spirits belonged to the household of faith. They displayed the righteousness of God in the midst of wickedness and unrighteousness.
Is your work place similar to that in Caesar’s palace? Do you encounter tensions in relationships, gossips, back stabbing? Have you been by-passed for promotion despite doing your very best? Do you face bosses and colleagues who feel threatened, insecure and immature? Perhaps your working environment is fast-paced, over-driven, demanding, performance orientated and KPI –obsessed. Add to this check list is the daily burden of patient care. Patient’s expectations, non-compliance or sudden demise weigh heavy on your heart. There is more. Don’t forget that teaching and mentoring of students may be a bane or joy to some.
Feel like throwing in the towel? Recently, my cardio-thoracic colleague spoke of a fellow doctor who became disillusioned and bitter about the ‘system’ that is slow to change for the better. The fellow doctor gave up and left the hospital. Yes, some days can be very stressful and filled with an endless cycle of fire-fighting problems that adversely affect our emotional health. Faced with such hostility, anyone can cave in to the temptation to sin.
If this describes you, be of good cheer and courage. The Lord has placed you and I in the network of grace where we, who love Jesus, can be interconnected and pray for each other. Isn’t that wonderful- a work of the Holy Spirit touching someone’s spirit to pray for you.
Our Lord Jesus prayed that His disciples be not taken out of the world but rather be kept from the evil one. He said “As You sent me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.” (John 17: 15,18). He knew His disciples would have to face the inevitable reality of the clash of 2 worlds as they shine brightly in darkness. The world may speak well of your integrity and excellent spirit but will ultimately reject our heavenly Father we bow to. Surely our Lord Jesus is not indifferent or uncaring as our enemy would like us to believe. He knows everything and is sovereign. He allows trials as a means of humbling His servants (Heb 2:10) and through them develop a dependence fully on Him. His grace is more than sufficient and may His glory be displayed in and through us. ( 2 Cor 3:18).
In good or bad circumstances, sadness or laughter, health or illness, may we persevere and press on to finish well. We bear with joy, the priceless treasure found only in Him. Let every manifestation of the excellence of power be of God and not of us. (2 Corinthians 4:7). Then the world can see Him and be drawn to Him.
Dr Boey Mee Leng
23 May 2016
Published on Thursday, August 25th, 2016 under TEAM LEADER's Message
2015 marked 30 years of God’s faithfulness to HCF Singapore. Our theme of celebration was “The One who called you is faithful, and He will do it.” 1 Thess 5:24
We exist because of Him. By His mercy and grace we climbed mountains and overcame every obstacle. Our hearts overflow with thanksgiving to a faithful God who is forever our Commander-in-chief.
We enter year 2016 filled with uncertainties. Will the ‘groaning’ of our planet increase: calamities, climate changes, cross border infections, evil, tragedies, injustice etc? Futurists are hopeful for a better tomorrow.
Yet, no one can offer us more than our Lord Jesus can. We can live without frustration and futility and with no fear of the future. Whatever our circumstance and situation, we can call upon His name.
What then shall our focus be? Jesus Christ our Lord-knowing Him, becoming like Him(Phil 3:10) and growing in spiritual maturity.
May we be found faithful in running well the race of life; labouring as apostle Paul did, with all the energy and wisdom He gives, presenting each to God, perfect in relationship to Christ. Col 1: 28,29.
Have a truly blessed New Year!
Dr Boey
Published on Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 under TEAM LEADER's Message
2015 marks the year of Jubilee for Singapore. It is the 50th Celebrations nationwide are in order as we remember our journey and struggles as a small nation. We praise God for His hand of mercy and grace towards us and acknowledge that He reigns over nations. (Psalms 47: 8)
What does Jubilee mean for us in health care? The concept of Jubilee is rooted in the Old Testament.(Leviticus 25:8-55) It flowed from the heart of God, not from man. During the Jubilee Year, debts were cancelled, slaves were released.* There was a restoration of inheritance, family reunion, a year’s vacation, a year of justice for the oppressed and even the land rested. It was Jehovah God’s proclamation of freedom. What a God!
At Calvary, Jesus became our Jubilee. Through the Cross and His resurrection, He declared liberty to the whole world. There is freedom from the penalty and power of sin, from the giants of fear and Satanic bondages, and freedom to experience healing of relationships and joy to serve the poor and work for social justice.* The Jubilee is a year of release, restoration, rest and rejoicing. Yet how many of us experience the fullness of our Jubilee? May we not live in a manner less than what Jesus meant for us.
Let 2015 be a year where we continue to proclaim the Lord’s favour in healthcare. We proclaim that He is Lord of health care and healing. We declare the salvation of our patients, sanctification, holiness and freedom from self, healing of relationships, the defeat of Satan’s plans and purposes, and the reality of a ‘Sabbath rest’ for us all.* He has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. (2 Peter 1:3)
“SG50” is the 2015 banner over Singapore. We celebrate God’s deliverance of us as a nation. Let us in healthcare also arise with the message of God’s redemptive purpose for all. Troubles, wars, persecutions will still exist, but we won’t be discouraged. His Word gives us stability and provide sanity in a world broken by sin and evil. Let us serve Him wholeheartedly, knowing that He alone gives meaning and eternal significance to our mission on earth. Have a blessed New Year!
Dr Boey Mee Leng
Published on Monday, January 5th, 2015 under TEAM LEADER's Message