The Light of the World

As it stands today, we have witnessed 23,989 people indicate their first-time decision for Christ during these past 13 days of ministry in Ghana. Team members Jeff Andler, Nick Ollila, and Andy Poe join me in expressing our sincere appreciation for continuing to lift us up in prayer.


I know there are some people reading this blog who are saying, “I do not think all those decisions are legitimate!” Perhaps even some missionaries and church leaders who are leveling this charge, and to them I say, “I do not know, but I know the message of the Gospel has been shared in the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Recently I had a denominational leader quip to me, “I do not believe mass evangelism works!” To them, I responded, “I know it will not work if you don’t try it!” You and I are called to share the Gospel in every way possible.



Joseph

  Last night during a film crusade along the shore of the “Gulf of Guinea” as I spoke to a crowd numbering approximately 800, God displayed His providence once again. In the middle of my message, a man walked up behind me, tapped me on the shoulder and loudly asked, “Please pray for me!” Although this startled me, I later learned that he had been on the beach and upon hearing our message over the loud speakers was compelled to stop and take heed of the message. This man, captured by the Word of God, indicated that He prayed to receive Jesus Christ!


 This man Joseph, walking along the beach in both physical and spiritual darkness was transformed by the power of God and was gloriously saved. Jesus proclaimed,

“I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone

who believes in Me will not remain in darkness.”

--John 12:44 NASB

I do not know about every decision that is indicated, but I know Joseph heard the message of Jesus and responded to His invitation. “Go into all the world and PREACH the Gospel!”