WITH HIM, EVERYTHING FALLS INTO PLACE
By Luke Roy Tan
I entered the limousine business in 2010 after my previous business venture failed. I knew nothing about limousines but plunged in because the start-up capital was low and most importantly, I wanted to be my own boss. My problem was that I’d only changed the kind of business I was in but not my attitude. Unsurprisingly, I failed again in 2015 and my losses were bigger and messier this time.
God sent many people, believers (from various churches) and pre-believers, our way. We accepted everyone who came and supported each other by sharing devotions, God’s Word and practical work tips. We encouraged impromptu coffee breaks where we rest and fellowship. We also stressed the importance of family time and held weekly fellowship sessions at the Yakun outlet in Aliwal Street, owned by fellow Frankelite brother Chong Yew Thye who gladly allowed us to use this venue.
I heard the gospel during this period and invited Christ into my life. Slowly, I was transformed as I experienced how God provided for, led and protected me. I only had to trust and obey. It was as if He had been waiting all these years for me to turn to Him to untangle the knots in my life.
A few months after starting this group, we felt we were under spiritual attack as many funny incidents began to happen. Unknowingly, we had been functioning like a ministry in the marketplace but we lacked spiritual covering and accountability. We wanted someone in authority like a Pastor or Elder to provide spiritual oversight if we were to continue and asked God to please send us someone if He wanted CCsg Limousine to be a marketplace ministry.
My attitude to life and work changed after I put Christ at the center of everything. I began to understand that true contentment comes only if He is Lord of all. I faced many challenges and fears but God surrounded me with angels to support and encourage me. I stand today as a testament to His steadfast love, mercy and goodness to me. As I grew in faith, I realised many in the limousine industry struggle with issues like finances, long working hours, family problems, loneliness, bitterness, resentment, fear. I knew I had to do something about it and shared my burden with two brothers-in-Christ. In September 2017, we started a small group to support and befriend fellow chauffeurs in need. We called our group “Christ-Centered Support Group Limousine” (CCsg Limousine).
CCsg Limousine Ministry attending “Navigating Your Finances God’s Way”
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