I wanted to share Jesus in a Middle-Eastern village of over 8,000 people. I had
learned that only about 500 villagers were Christians, but had never actually
heard the Gospel message. Before I went, I spent three months in earnest prayer
for the village. Finally, I traveled with another Christian to pay a first
visit.
As we entered the village, we prayed to the Lord to open a way for us to meet
someone. Just then we turned onto one of the main streets, and an old man came
up and greeted us. He told us that he was the Elder assistant of the village,
and he invited us to his home!
We learned that this Elder considered himself to be a Christian, but he never
thought about Jesus or prayer. During the two hours we spent with him, he
eventually invited the other 12 members of his family to hear for the first time
how Jesus loves them.
As our chat came to a close he said, "It is my hope that you can come every
day." We agreed to visit once a week, and he promised to invite others that he
knew in the village.
We have since met every week in this Elder's home to study the Scriptures. His
Bible study group now has over 60 people!
Two months after we began studying the Bible together, this man gave his life to
Jesus. Then he provided a big room in his house for our group to worship
together as a new church. People are greatly accepting the Lord in their hearts,
and in this village. Praise God!
With permission from the Bible League of Canada
www.bibleleague.ca 1-800-363-9673
ministry@bibleleague.ca
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