Sunday Bulletin – 9 July 2026

Reverend Wilfred Lim | Aug 09, 2026

Dear worshippers of the Most High,

Blessed 61st National Day!

From our airport to our passport, Singapore continues to excel on the global stage. Though one of the world’s smallest nations, we are recognized as a remarkable success story. As God’s people in this land, we humbly give Him all the glory, remembering that it is He who gives us the power to prosper (Deuteronomy 8:18). We echo the psalmist: “This was the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes” (Psalms 118:23).

Yet amid our celebration comes a sobering reminder. The General Household Survey 2025 reports that Singapore is becoming less religious. Those with no religious affiliation have risen from 24.2% to 26.8%, while Christians (Protestants and Catholics combined) have declined from 18.9% to 17.1%, ending four decades of continuous growth. Despite countless church activities, programs, and resources, the trend has reversed. May this National Day serves as a “Selah” moment—a time to pause and reflect.

As seen in 2 Chronicles 7:14, the burden for revival begins in the heart of God. He calls for His people to humble ourselves before Him and recognise that only by His grace were we saved, and only by His Spirit can hearts be convicted and lives transformed (Ephesians 2:8, Jn 16:8). He alone is the Lord of the harvest, not our eloquent preaching or brilliant programmes (Matthew 9:38, Acts 2:47).

As we seek His face, God promises that we will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13). Like Isaiah, we will also see ourselves more clearly (Isaiah 6:5). A compromised Church cannot effectively reach a broken world. Sunday-only Christianity, divided hearts, worldly pursuits, and prayerless lives have weakened our witness. The Church has blended in well with the people of the world, hence losing its distinctiveness and ability to influence those living in darkness. Perhaps this is part of the reason our salt has lost its flavour (Luke 14:34–35).

Revival has always been preceded by repentance. God’s invitation is for His Church to turn from compromise, disunity, self-indulgence, and neglect of His commission. He calls us back to love Him wholeheartedly (Matthew 22:37), removing every rival throne from our hearts and restoring Christ to His rightful place. Then comes His promise: He will hear from heaven, forgive our sin, and heal our land.

May the Lord turn Singapore Godward. May He be well pleased with Singapore.

God bless Singapore!

Rev. Wilfred Lim