Rest for His Soul
At first Santhosh was angry when the missionary came to his home to tell him about the God of the Bible. What right did this man have to visit and tell him about this new God?
Years of despair had taken their toll on Santhosh. His village gods had done nothing to soothe the ache in his heart-why should he believe in this God?
Yet as the faithful Gospel worker continued to visit and patiently share the hope of God's love shown through Jesus, Santhosh began to wonder. There
was something to this God, he thought. Perhaps He could bring hope to his
family and fill his aching heart.
Opening up to the missionary, Santhosh disclosed the despair he had felt for so long. "Believe in the Lord Jesus," the missionary told him, "and He will solve our problems." Santhosh accepted his invitation to attend church. Drawn by the comforting presence of the Lord in the worship service, Santhosh gave his heart to Jesus. He began to grow as a Christian and publicly proclaimed his new faith.
Rejoice with us for a man who has found hope and comfort in Christ Jesus. Let us pray together that Santhosh will live his life is such a way that other weary souls will be drawn to Jesus, the Prince of Peace.