But of course, he knows – and has encountered – non-believers and skeptics.
"Hindi naman maiiwasan yan.
Persecution makes us mature," he said and explained, "If it’s for the Lord, maraming mag-oppose."
Still, there are many who embrace their faith and accept God’s mercy. Bro. Stanley relates one story about being touched by the Lord’s grace, "There was one woman who attended my talk and approached me. She told me, ‘I’m a Baptist, and I was suppose to have an abortion. But after hearing your talked, I changed my mind – because I do not want the Lord to show me the film of my life showing that I killed my own child.’"
The film the woman was referring to was the same as what the Lord showed Bro. Stanley in 1993. "Pinakita sa akin ang pelikula ng aking buhay, from childhood to the present – may review and rewind pa, three times," Bro. Stanley said and added, "Seeing the film of my life, ngayon, kahit nakapikit, I’m so afraid to commit a sin."