Recent Happenings
Some really cool stuff has been going on recently, and I'd like for you guys to know about it.
My neighbor Eric has returned after spending 6 months or so in the States. (Click here for his story.) He graduated university, then went and worked for 6 months in the US. He returned home a few weeks ago, and we have been meeting since. I prayed for him regularly during his time in the States, but he apparently didn't meet any believers. When he got back he told me "I didn't meet any Christians like you." He either means really handsome believers or real believers, probably the latter.
He's been reading the Word on his own, and has shown a real desire to understand Scripture. He has talked to his parents and his fiancee about becoming a Christian, and he says he accepts everything he has read in the Bible. He told me the only thing keeping him from being a Christian is the fear of being ostracized. There are probably other reasons as well, but that seems to be foremost.
The guy is right, if he decides to become a Christian he will face a lot of persecution and troubles in this life. Especially living in this country, he will go through a lot. But praise God he is seriously considering it! Praise God for giving him an understanding of the gospel and of His Word!! We meet and study the Bible a couple of times a week, and I would love for you guys to pray for him. I honestly believe he will believe and repent one day.
A couple of months ago I met a university student named CD. He is studying painting, and is in his third year. I shared some with him, and he told me he has always wanted to read the Bible. Praise God! I gave him a Bible last week, and he was genuinely excited to receive it. I told him we could read together, but he said he would rather read it on his own and ask me any questions he has if they come up. I've been praying that God would plant His Word in CD's heart and stop the devil from snatching it away.
A while back I met another guy named James. He graduated university a couple of years ago but can't find a good job with all the economic troubles. I shared some with him, and he showed a real interest in talking about it. He told me he wanted to watch the Jesus Film with me, and we made plans to do so. Unfortunately, he had to cancel those plans, but I'm still hoping we will watch it together.
Last week I met another recent university grad named Sam. He can't find a job either, but has applied to a lot of places. I shared some with him, and he told me he has always wanted to read the Bible. He almost bought a Bible one day, but he was in a hurry and couldn't. That's a lame excuse, but I'm excited that he has shown interest.
Those are the exciting happenings of the last few weeks, and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next.
It is so good to hear about the fruit of your labor. I am definitely praying for you and your friends. It was sad that Eric saw no true followers while visiting. That just shows the state of our family here. Please pray for us. Take care my friend and enjoy Him!
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Polarbear |
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