Gideon Pingkihan

Featuring Abraham

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

As we present to you this final edition of EGM Times, our hearts are filled with both gratitude and reflection. We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you, for journeying with us, for reading, supporting, praying and believing in what God has been doing through this humble publication. In this concluding issue, we look closely at what it truly means to follow Christ. In a world driven by convenience, comfort, and self-preservation, discipleship remains a radical call. Jesus himself declared: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves, take up their cross daily and follow me”- Luke 9:23 Following Christ is not merely about believing in Him. It is about trusting Him, obeying Him, and walking with Him even when the path is uncertain. And there is no greater biblical example of this than Abraham, the father of faith.

Abraham followed God without knowing where he was going. He surrendered his plans, left everything familiar behind, and chose obedience over clarity. His life echoes the very heart of discipleship – trusting God even when the promise seems distant. Hebrews 11:8 reminds us: “By faith, Abraham obeyed when he was called..not knowing where he was going.” Like Abraham, we are called to step into unknown, to believe that when God speaks, His words stand firm. Faith is not merely acknowledging who God is – it is walking in confidence that His purposes will prevail. It is saying, “Lord, I will follow You”, even when the direction is unclear and the sacrifice is great.

As we close this chapter of EGM Times, may we not close our hearts to what God continues to do. Let this final edition of 2025 serve as a reminder that the journey of faith never ends. God is still calling. God is still leading. And Christ is still worthy to be followed with our whole lives.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your spiritual walk. May the seeds planted through the pages grown and bear fruit for the glory of God.

We wish you a joyful Christmas this holiday season! To God be all the glory.

In His Service,
Gideon Pingkihan
Associate Editor
EGM Times