86. Christina – Home alone and locked in

Name: Christina
Date: 2008
Location: Singapore
Note: Christina shared this testimony in Encounter Meeting in August 08 (written by Joshua)

Today, we shall share a testimony from Sister Christina that she shared during Encounter meeting.

This testimony happened a few months ago when she just moved in to her new HDB flat. One day, she was all alone at home, cleaning one of the rooms. Then suddenly, a strong gush of wind caused the door to be slammed. There was a problem with the lock and she realized she bad been locked inside. There wasn’t anyone around who could help her. She was home alone and locked in.

She did not have a hand phone to call for help. The flat was too high up to shout for help. She did not know the new neighbors, and even if she managed to catch their attention, they would be wondering who this crazy person who is screaming from her home. She could not get any help.

Being resourceful, she saw a metal hanger in her room. She tried to open the door by sliding it up and down between the door. After trying many times without success, she gave up.

Having come to the end of herself, her last resort was to pray. Only God could save her now. Immediately after praying, she took the same hanger and tried doing the same thing. Miraculously, the door opened and the Lord rescued her.

The following Sunday, she found herself in the same situation. The door was slammed again and she was locked in again. Oh no! Not again! So she found the hanger and tried opening the door again. It did not work. She was still stuck inside.

Then once again, she prayed to God for help. After praying, she tried to open the door, and it opened! If this happened once, you could say she was lucky. But twice! The Lord rescued her twice when she prayed. Perhaps God is reminding us that whatever the circumstances, we can commit to God in prayer. And when we start to pray, God is able to work.