You have a story...and you were never meant to keep it to yourself.
All of us have moments in our lives where Jesus showed up in incredible ways. These are life-changing experiences that we are meant to share. Let me tell you about a powerful experience I recently had that reminded me of this important truth.
Just before the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was with a team reaching refugees in a remote area of southeast Asia. We were excited to bring emergency relief aid to a new village comprised of 120 families who had never heard of the name Jesus. Over 90% of the villagers received Christ while we were with them.
The village headman's story was especially powerful.
"I heard from another group that they saw [your team] and they talked about you visiting them. We really wanted to come see you too.
We are farmers and try to plant rice for the soil is not good so the rice does not grow.
When we see you and hear your teaching we are so happy. Today I accepted Jesus and I heard the Gospel. I asked for prayer for back pain and when they prayed for me I don't feel pain anymore. I love all the gifts I received today. My favorite thing was the clothes for the children. We hope to meet again and again."
Sa-Ta-Law (51 years old)
Now here is the really cool part...
Sa-Ta-Law could not contain his excitement. He went out to a nearby village and told his entire story, preparing them to meet with one of our future teams. We now have an opportunity to bring Jesus to a brand new group of refugees.
Do you see how this works? The headman heard another's story, which prepared his heart. He then passed along his own story so others could also have their lives transformed.
It works the same with your story. Tell others about the way Jesus has transformed you. It could start a beautiful chain reaction in preparing hearts for Jesus.
Want to help us reach the villages Sa-Ta-Law told his story to?
Friends, we need your help keeping this chain reaction going. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc across the world, especially on poor refugees like those our teams reach. Food and basic living needs are desperately needed.