It is from (Beth Moore's "Voices of the Faithful") it's from the June 26th entry...
Trusting God
"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name." John 1:12 (KJV)
A group of believers crossed Lake Victoria to reach one of the main islands. They walked 45 minutes to visit a Muslim village in an effort to share God's Word.
Five women sat outside a mud home in the shade. They invited the visitors to stop and chat. These women wanted to hear about Jesus.
After sharing, the believers offered an invitation to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior, but the women refused, While they believed the gospel message, they were afraid of their husbands. If the women accepted Jesus, their husbands would beat them or force them to leave. The women asked, "If we accept Jesus, who would take care of us? Who will take care of our children? And where will we live?"
The believers reassured the women that God knew their problems and that they should put their trust in Him. However, the women stood firm in their decision to reject Jesus. At each home visited, the response was the same.
As the believers prepared to leave the island, a lady ran to them saying she wanted to hear about Jesus. The believers shared with her. She hesitated and asked who would give her a place to live when chased away by her husband. The believers advised her to trust in God to see her through any problem. This one woman stepped out in faith to accept Jesus as her Lord and Savior.
Are you willing to follow Christ-- even when it means definite hardships are on the way?
--A WORKER IN CENTRAL, EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA
I know that God is in control, and I know that when I trust him he is always there...
I pray that you are all having a great week...
Connie
GBU
1 comment:
Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed weekend.
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