Pakistan
One elderly man stated, "We have not seen such care from anyone else."
Abid, an out-of-work Pakistani math teacher and faithful believer in Jesus, asked this question.
He stood in a drab courtyard with high walls made of dirt-colored brick. The tops of the high walls were draped with clothing, drying in the Pakistani sun.
Three widows perched on a backless woven bench-type structure that sagged a little under their weight.
The widows had been asked by Abid to come to the courtyard that day so he and his team of believers could bless them in Jesus' name. Each would receive a cream-colored tote bag with food supplies as a gift, funded by ITMI supporters through ITMI’s Project Joseph.
They had not seen such care from anyone, so they were touched by the gift. Seeing how they were affected by the gift, Abid had asked them if they knew Jesus.
Two of them turned covered heads toward Abid. They'd lived their entire lives in a country that is over 90% Muslim. They did not know Jesus, they told him.
"If you would allow me, I want to share one story with you," Abid ventured, with that bold humility that Jesus gives His followers. The widows agreed.
Abid told them all about Jesus' birth, why we need Jesus and how our sins can be forgiven. He asked them to believe in Jesus, to make Him Lord of their lives and be saved.
The widows were thankful to hear this story of Jesus.
It’s exciting to think about how the Lord might grow these seeds that are being planted through your Project Joseph gifts!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Steve Evers has advocated for and served the ITMI partners as ITMI Director since 2001. Approximately once a year, Steve visits with ITMI partners in their countries and brings stories back to encourage supporters. Steve enjoys photography and mechanics (both hobbies that have greatly benefited ITMI partners!) Prior to becoming ITMI’s Director, Steve served on […]
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