High as he was on whatever substance was buzzing in his head, he was charming and popular. Business was easy. Every day there was a profit.
But deep down he was very angry. There was poison in his heart. It was especially bad in the morning. He often made his mother feel his rage. Once he even threw cups and saucers at her. She had no answers. He had no answers.
Then Ali had a strange day. Three times, from three different people, he was told that Jesus could change him. And he wanted to change. First a friend from the bazaar came and told him about Jesus. Then in the evening of the same day, two of his friends independently shared the Gospel on the internet.
When the third of his friends started talking about Jesus, Ali was excited and happy. This was no coincidence: one day, three different friends, one message. God was definitely trying to connect with him.
Ali got down on his knees and welcomed Jesus into his life. He knew right away that he had to stop using drugs. After a day of severe withdrawal, he was free. The anger disappeared too. He was filled with peace.
A few weeks later, a friend from the bazaar came by for a fix. He knew that Ali always had a good supply. Ali told him he didn't have any drugs. The friend thought he was joking. Everyone knew Ali always had drugs. But Ali didn't have any drugs for his friend. He had someone much better. And Ali talked to his friend about Jesus Christ, the friend of sinners.
Ali is a typical example of the many thousands coming to faith in Jesus these days. Church growth has very little to do with complex theological arguments, and everything to do with Jesus coming into a messy life, bringing order and living in an Ali or a Fatimeh, bringing joy and purpose.
Pray for that:
- Ali will continue to grow as a disciple and soul winner
- more like Ali will meet the living Christ
- Evangelists will share the Gospel
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