The Cloud : A Visit to Gujarat

We have been praying for Gujarat for the Lord's testimony and for the ministry of the word to be made available in Gujarati. Though a plan was conceived many months ago, the right time has come only now for us to visit this state. Through some contacts we finally visited this state and landed in a city, Ahmedabad. The brothers who made the arrangement thought we were foreigners and have made the best possible arrangement; in fact, too good, for us. We were accommodated in a star hotel called "The Cloud". Indeed, we are in "the Cloud", in the Spirit, while we are here meeting a couple of believers.

As planned, it is only a two days stay, and the time we spend here are quite fruitful. On day one, we had fellowshiped with a brother who was so much helped by brother Watchman Nee's writings, first by The Normal Christian Life, many years ago, and recently, by The Overcoming Life. In fact, he initiated a translation and wrote to Living Stream Ministry, USA for permission. That's how we came to know each other.

Besides, we got to fellowship with few more translators to carry out the translation work into Gujarati. The Lord has led us to the right people, and now we are in a position to begin the literature service in Gujarati. Though we prayed much for at least one, now we have three or more, perhaps, to choose from. Praise the Lord!

The Lord's timing and ways are always the best. Apart from the literature burden, He also opened up a family for more fellowship on the matter of the church. The books the Lord inspired us to bring as a gift are also very apt and timely, The Normal Christian Church Life by Watchman Nee and The Basic Revelations in the Holy Scriptures by Witness Lee. We have gifted these books to two translators. In fact, with one of them and his family we pursued the latter book on the Church as the "Ekklesia", "The House of God" and "The Body of Christ." 

Sovereignly, a brother from Singapore who is on his business trip to the same city met with us when we visited a Christian bookstore yesterday. He joined us in a love-feast fellowship with the seeking one's family tonight. O what a blessed time we had together! The Lord's timing are perfect; and its always worth the waiting. 

Hallelujah! We are indeed in the Cloud! Not just in the hotel "The Cloud" but much more in the Cloud, in the Spirit, for His move in this city Ahmedabad and this state Gujarat!

May God bless Gujarat and His words in Gujarati.