God's Work of Evangelism

Just about three weeks ago, God gave me an incredible gift; to be used by Him. The Alpha class and I were taking a course in evangelism, and our teacher preferred the 'hands on' approach. So, after a week or so of stories, tips, and revitalizing a passion for the simplicity of the gospel, we hit the streets with Mr. George. The first day one woman was brought the faith in the Lord. The second day, the Lord chose to save two more.

I was walking with a few classmates in αγια παρασκευι, and we saw a man sitting on his own looking at a Greek Bible. I approached him and asked about it. He said a woman had given it to him just minutes before, but that she didn't explain it to him. I asked if he wanted to explain it and he did. I told him the gospel, taking him through John and little bit of Romans, and he determined in his heart that Jesus Christ was God.

All the while, there was a young boy standing near us, and I was frustrated, because I didn't want this man to feel awkward about the conversation we were having. The man and I were going to pray, but he felt strangely self-conscious, so he said that once he got home, he would receive Jesus into his heart, and he went along his way. So I walked away, blessing the Lord and praising Him for the amazing thing He had just accomplished; a soul which was destined for Hell now bound for Heaven. I went and sat down on my own and began praying. Then the same boy who had stood by while I was talking to the other man walked up to me once again.

He told me that he had heard me talking about the Bible, and he wanted to learn about it too. So I took him through the gospel, and he too was saved. His name is Haled and he is twelve years old. Yesterday was his birthday. The Lord continued to bless me however, as I was able to build a relationship with him, and his brother and sister, Hamid and Anna. So now, I try to see them all two times a week and either just spend time with them, or teach about who God is. They come from a difficult family situation. Their father is not truly in the picture anymore, and the mother works very long hours just to support them. They have seen very little of the love of Christ, but now in Christians see only that. When I meet them at Αγια Παρασκευι, my friends are always going and witnessing to others, so they are growing up on the food of the gospel. Truly truly, God is good, and He watches out for His children.

Thank you Lord for the ways you work. In the words of Leeland Mooring: save Your people oh Lord, oh Lord. Save Your people oh Lord. Come quickly.