God turned persecution into blessing!

[Sharp]

Here is a quote from a non-copyrighted public domain press release. In asia and europe some nations restrict efforts to convert people. Usually this is directed at us born-again, Bible-believers. Here is a refreshing and encouraging example of why God sometimes allows our human rights to be violated.

Newly released from jail, native missionary Devanand is especially
grateful to celebrate his 22nd birthday today—not because he is out of
jail, but because he was able to spend time in it.

“I celebrated my birthday by sharing the Good News with the captives,”
he reported joyfully.

Devanand was distributing Gospel literature at the train station two
days ago when several policemen confronted him. “Are you trying to
convert me also?” one officer asked. “Yes,” he responded, “the Gospel is
for everyone to have eternal life.” The police immediately arrested
Devanand and took him to the station, where he was charged with
“preaching the Gospel in the train.” He received permission to phone
Gospel for Asia state leaders, who began working to secure his release.
They also circulated a prayer request for him throughout all GFA’s
Believers Churches in the state.

Because he uses a unique method of literature ministry, Devanand was not
at the train station by accident that day. Three times a week, Devanand
buys a railway ticket and boards the train well-supplied with New
Testaments, Gospel tracts and booklets. He spends no less than four
hours on the train. “His ultimate aim,” says his leader, “is to share
the Gospel with as many people as possible before they reach their
destination. Who knows if he will get another opportunity to meet them
and share the Good News!”

After Devanand’s release, GFA leaders asked him about his experience.
“It gave me the opportunity to share the Gospel and give New Testaments
to all the police and the prisoners,” he answered enthusiastically. “I
am so happy to suffer for my Lord. And I will more vigorously do His
work, whatever the consequences I have to face.”

Please pray that the Lord will use Devanand to bring many souls to
salvation, and for the salvation of those in jail who heard the Good
News. Remember also to pray for continued freedom to preach the Gospel
in Maharashtra, the nation of India, and the entire Subcontinent.

Sharp reminds readers of the Old Testament story of Joseph. He told his brothers that they intended their deeds for evil but God intended it for good! Praise God. Remember the real enemy is not pagans or liberals or atheists. They are victims God has allowed us to help. We are a blessing to them. What they intend for evil, God can turn to His good! We serve a wonderful God.

 

[rocklife]

Praise God for sending out laborers!!! He is answering prayers and proving Himself faithful to His word in the Bible!!!!

 

[Ginga]

Yes, God is amazing how he can turn bad things into good. Since the start of the year, i made a decision to go all out for God. And this year has easily been the hardest year of my life. Our church has grown, and Satan has attacked it, but the result was that we are now a lot closer as a church, and the youth group has grown. It's truely amazing how God can turn our trials into good.