From workers in N. Africa
The Beginning
God has been pursuing *Nathan for some time. Jesus appeared to him in a dream as a child, again as a teenager, and finally in a third dream as an adult. In his third dream, Jesus told him that He loves him. Then, He showed him His nail pierced hands—the holes with blood flowing out. Jesus said Nathan would be his child, He would do his work, and be his missionary. Nathan told Jesus he was scared. Jesus replied that He would always be with him, He would send the Holy Spirit, and He loved him.
Nathan Learns About God
Eventually, Nathan was able to meet with a Christian, and began to understand how Jesus loves him and what He’s done for him. Nathan wept and wept as he heard the truth of the Gospel. He was given a New Testament and encouraged to read the Gospel of Matthew.
That night he wrote: “I finished Mathew, and cried so much because the Lord suffered for our sins. God is great and he has really risen from the dead. I want to share God’s Word with others. Just like the good servant who took the money from his master and brought fruits. Not like the one who hid the money. I have to share the word of Jesus. He’s my God and Father and everything in my life.”
The next day he said the New Testament was the best gift he’s ever received. Through tears he said, “Jesus is the Savior; he died in my place. He is the son of God! He’s not just a prophet. I want to get baptized. I want to do it tomorrow! Praise God for his goodness to me.”
The man was broken by his sin, willing to follow Jesus no matter what, and kept praising God over and over for what He had done for him. Nathan was baptized at the beach.
God Uses Nathan
That week, Nathan was downtown and saw a man, *Adam, with a broken arm. He felt led to to talk with the man and asked if he could pray that his arm would be healed. After Nathan finished praying, Adam told him his arm was healthy and he could move it easily.
Then, Nathan shared his testimony and the Gospel with Adam and he was very interested to learn from the New Testament.
The same day, Nathan’s cousin from the south of the country came up to visit him. His cousin, *Henry told him, “I want to share something with you, but please don’t reject me…” Henry then tell him, “I am not a Muslim. I want to be a Christian. Do you know any Christians?” Nathan replied, “I was baptized yesterday. I am a Christian!”
Nathan gave Henry a New Testament and had him begin reading in Matthew. The two began studying together in Nathan’s home.
Persecution
A few weeks later, six of Henry’s brothers came from his hometown to visit their brother. First, they asked Nathan and Henry if they are Christians. The men replied, “yes.” Then, they asked Nathan if he had shared about Christ with Henry. When he said yes, they entered Nathan’s house and began destroying several things and threw the men’s Bibles in the toilet. The brothers threatened to kill Nathan unless he returned to Islam. Nathan responded that he would never do that. He told them that he has found a safe place in heaven and that he was not afraid to die. While the men were still threatening them, both Nathan and Henry were able to escape from the house. They both found safe places to live until the men returned to the south.
The day that the brothers left the city, Nathan was able to return to his home. Adam called Nathan and told him he wanted to meet up and discuss things. After Nathan prayed over Adam, the doctors told Adam that he no longer needed the surgery he had been needing to fix his arm. Then, Nathan met up with Adam and began sharing truth with him and studying the Word. Now, all three men (Nathan, Henry, and Adam) regularly reading the Word together. Nathan is excited about the vision for having a church in his home.
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