Thank you all for your prayers concerning this man. We are thrilled to be able to share with you the news of his salvation. On Friday evening we had our last Bible study. As we came to the end of the lesson, I asked Slavic if there had ever been a time in his life when he had truly been born again. He explained that he had gone forward in a charismatic service some years ago. But as I questioned him concerning his salvation it seemed evident that what he was calling salvation was not what the Bible calls salvation. As we continued talking he admittedly said even though he claimed this experience as salvation his life never changed. He still continued in sin and drunkenness and he was even put in jail for stealing. I then asked him if he wanted to sincerely repent of his sins to turn away from his alcohol and other sins and totally by faith trust Christ as his Savior and follow him the rest of his days. He said that he did. Then in his own words he asked the Lord to forgive Him of his sins and told the Lord that He would now sincerely try to live for him and serve Him according to His word.
This man has been very quiet through all the lessons, but he seemed sincere in his decision of faith to forsake all and trust in Jesus. Please pray that he would grow in his faith as we continue to disciple him. When we all finished praying I went and shook his hand and said now you are my brother. He lit right up with a big smile.
God really worked miracles Friday to see this man saved. Earlier in the day he had attended a party in a nearby village celebrating it's birthday. He explained how he was offered alcohol many times but refused it because he was taking Bible lessons. How like Satan it is to present temptations on the day of salvation! Again, thank you for your prayers. They do make a difference.
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Hallelujah!!!
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