Wednesday update - Faithful God drawing hearts to him

Day 3 was full of joy, repentance, and acceptance of Jesus. The team was encouraged as we saw many Muslims accept the Gospel. Starting off the morning, our team shared the gospel and testimonies with a Muslim family. After a long beautiful conversation, they all decided to put their faith in Christ. PRAISE THE LORD!

Another highlight of our day, we came across a compound with a Muslim family working in the yard. They welcomed us with a place to sit and open ears. They were intrigued & wanted to know why North Americans would come all the way to Ethiopia to talk with them  After hearing the Gospel, he boldly said he accepted this message and asked for prayers to confidently share with his daughters, sons, and wife. 

To leave you with an encouraging story - we were wrapping up the end of the day, resting on a porch on the main road. A man suddenly approached us, looking physically disheveled and mentally broken - an obvious social outcast. We were hesitant to engage but our translator encouraged us to share the Word of God. A crowd quickly gathered -  up to 75 people. They were attentively listening and patient with us and the translators. After a beautiful love story shared, the man accepted Jesus as his Savior. We asked the crowd if they also believed this message is true. About 90% of the crowd raised their right hand. A reminder that our work is easy because the Lord’s work is done! Heaven will be a little more crowded after today! Praise God!

 

The team is healthy but getting more tired & run down.  Please continue to pray for:

•      Ethiopian hearts would be receptive to the message of the Gospel


•      New believers would stand up strong under persecution 

•      Continued unity between the North Americans and Ethiopian partners

•      Continued good health for North Americans 

•      Safety & good health for North American family members at home

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