The Providence of God

We just received Jesus!

Abbozume, Ghana – The spiritual warfare around this project is intense. Each day we are having mechanical problems with our vehicles. The local pastor who has been the chief organizer for this area has been sick, hospitalized, and is now recovering at his home. This, on top of the physical conditions of both Sammy and Simon are all proof of the warfare. Yet, through it all we have seen 18,185 indicated first-time decisions for Christ!

God continues to show his providence and sovereignty in each step we take in Ghana! This morning our ministry teams encountered our first visible and vocal opposition to our presence in the schools here. In one place, our spokesman, Rev. Eben Agbleze was challenged by one of the teachers upon our arrival. This man asked, "Why should we give any attention to you?” and told us he did not want us to talk to the students in that school. Eben graciously told him that we were there at the invitation of the headmaster and that we were going to speak. After a few more words of scolding from the teacher, we began the program. All during the program the teacher sat, arms folded with a glare on his face however, in the end, over 300 students earnestly prayed and received Jesus into their hearts. This reminded us again that the power of man is no match for the power of God!


Hannah

In another school a teacher named Hannah met us. This woman, wearing a headdress of one of the cult-type churches here, was obviously disinterested in our speaking to her students. She however did not openly oppose us. She appeared completely bored the entire time I was sharing the Gospel, but as I began to proclaim the divinity of Jesus to the students, she immediately took notice and it was clear to me that the Spirit of God had captured her heart and she was HEARING the Truth for the first time. When we bowed our heads in prayer, Hannah called out to Jesus and then indicated her decision to receive Him into her life. From that moment forward her disposition, attitude, expression, and countenance was completely transformed. I really believe that Hannah is now a child of God!

While on the way home from the schools two ladies flagged our vehicle down as asked us for a ride back to town. We obliged and while on the journey we were able to share the gospel with them. Before our arrival back in town, both ladies had prayed to receive Jesus. This was certainly a divine encounter.

I hope you will remember that we are all called to be witnesses for Jesus Christ everyday of our life. You don't need to be in Ghana to share the gospel. People you see everyday need to hear God's glorious offer of salvation. God will constantly bring people across your path that need to hear the gospel. Please share the love of Jesus with someone today!