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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

CCsg Limousine Ministry attending “Navigating Your Finances God’s Way”

One fine day In Dec 2018, I met Elder Jimmy and he asked how my limousine group was doing. I said CCsg had been operating for a year and that we were doing well. I didn’t share anything about the strange incidents. Imagine my surprise when Elder Jimmy asked if we would consider being adopted by BFEC as her ministry and he would be the overseeing Elder. I was overjoyed and teared instantly. God had once again answered our prayer!

In Jan 2019, we were officially a marketplace ministry adopted by BFEC. None of us have ever led a ministry but I know God will provide the wisdom and knowledge we lack because this is His ministry, not ours. God continues to send new friends to us and we continue to experience His presence in CCsg. We hope to be the beacon of God’s light pointing everyone to Christ.

We thank God for the privilege to serve Him in building His kingdom. Yet looking back, God has been building us up before leading us into this ministry. I thank God for His love to people in the limousine industry and for paving our way to serve them. I still have so much to learn!

Finally, may I share these verses from His Word which have helped me thus far:

Nothing happens by coincidence – Proverbs 16:33 God works everything for our good – Romans 8:28 Always trust in God – Proverbs 3:5-6 God provides for our needs – Philippians 4:19 God vindicates us – Psalms 57:2

God equips us to do His will – Hebrews 13:21 Pray to God for answers – Matthew 7:8 Wait patiently upon God – Psalms 27:14 No one can stop God’s plans – Isaiah 14:27 Serve joyfully in everything – Colossians 3:23 Serve with Love – Galatians 5:13

Thank God for those we serve – 1 Thessalonians 1:2