August 19
An older woman in a village hostile to the gospel chose to follow Jesus after the persistent love and compassion she was shown by native missionaries. But her neighbors prohibited her from attending church, and her children told the missionaries they were unwelcome. When the woman suffered a bad fall and no one knew if she would live, the missionaries prayed, and her injuries soon healed. After they witnessed God’s healing power, the villagers grew kinder toward the missionaries. “Thank the Lord that the soil was softened and seeds will soon sprout,” the ministry leader said. Your donations of $50 or $100 support gospel work in places hostile to Jesus. Pray for those persecuted for their faith.
“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44)