The following is a October 17, 2007 article from an e-newsletter I receive called “Gospel For Asia Missions Update” provided through Crosswalk.com. I just LOVE reading about the incredible work that Jesus is doing through the Gospel for Asia ministry and throughout the world. I hope that it brings you as much joy as it did me! Valerie
Movie Changes Harassment to Hope
Film shows present the Gospel in a way that villagers can easily understand-and in a way that captures their attention.
Ameen Raj, a middle-aged doctor in Madhya Pradesh, India, accomplished his purpose of disturbing a Gospel for Asia team's film show. At the same time, the evangelistic film also accomplished its purpose.
While the GFA team began showing their film to the crowd of 300 people that had gathered to watch, GFA missionary Anand Tek, who had invited the team, noticed Ameen in the crowd. Ameen was notorious for harassing Christians. But knowing that the village leader had given permission for the film show, Pastor Anand told the team to go ahead and show it. Then Ameen began going to people in the crowd and raising doubts about the film and the team. Ameen's discouragement resulted in 100 people leaving. But eventually, Ameen grew quiet and started watching the film himself. When it was over, he quietly went home.
The very next day, Pastor Anand was surprised to see Ameen at his door. The pastor and the team members were even more surprised at Ameen's polite manner. Their surprise turned to astonishment when Ameen asked them to show the film again-this time, in his home!
Fearing the request might be a trap, the team prayed. With peace from the Lord, they agreed to show the film. Soon, the man who once was known for persecuting missionaries was watching the film on the life of Jesus in his home-and through it, he received salvation in Jesus, saying he was convinced that no one else could save him from his sins.
Pastor Anand requests prayer that Ameen's example will lead many others to the Lord.
Posted by Valerie at October 17, 2007 09:08 AM