And The Ministry Begins!

I had the opportunity to travel with my team-member to another district in our state. It was a three hour drive to get to this place, where we met with one of our national partners. We were there to pray over the opening of a new shop of a believer, and when this happens, many people from the community come and celebrate the opening. We were able to pray, help cut the ribbon to open the shop and then my team-member had the chance to share with the crowd his testimony. After this, he asked if he could share with them the good news that had changed him. All said yes. Then, after sharing the news of Christ's salvation, and that it was a free gift for them to accept, he asked if anyone would like to receive this free gift. All raised their hands, and then we led them in a prayer of salvation. We were able to hand out New Testaments in their language, for which there was a mad scramble for them. It is obvious that they are hungry for the Word! We underestimated how many to bring, and we ran out. Our national partner took names of the ones who did not get Bibles, and he will provide them with New Testaments as well. It is probably realistic to say that not all these men fully accepted Christ that day, but my partner said that there were about 5 that were really tuned in to what he was saying. Even if the others did not accept, they still took a Bible, and we compelled them to not only take this book, but to read it. At least they have the Word in their hands and now have the opportunity to read the Truth. All in all, it was a good trip, and I was privileged to be part of this. I pray that the men who received the Bibles feel the presence of the One True God, and that He loves them just as much as any of His children. Please pray with me for these brothers in Christ, that they become disciples of the King, for His Kingdom.