Few months ago as I was praying and considering to visit Odisha for the introduction and distribution of the ministry of the word, a brother called me and introduce me to a brother in Balasore. On calling him, he immediately invited me to visit him, and I took that as a "Macedonia" call. After a few more days of prayer, I brought it to fellowship with some brothers, and then I decided to visit this city.
A brother and I flew to Bhubaneswar, the capital city last week. One brother came to receive us at the Airport. As he introduced himself, I felt the leading to preach the gospel and showed him from the Bible, God's plan, Christ's redemption, and then his need for baptism as a believer, as he is a born Catholic and not yet baptised. The Lord indeed spoke to him and a few days later he told me he and his whole family would be baptised soon. May the Lord save the whole family.
In Balasore, a brother who invited me happens to be a big businessman living as a joint family with his brother and sister; all of them are in business. He invited the leading Pastors and Christian leaders of the city to come and meet with us. We introduced the ministry books to all of them.
The following day, the elder brother of the brother who invited us drove us to the nearby villages and towns for the distribution of the ministry books.
We were also led to the camp site of Brother Graham Steward Staines who was burnt alive in his vehicle with his two sons on the night of January 22, 1999. Out of such a sacrifice and martyrdom the Lord saved many local people in Odisha. Now, many villages, towns, and cities of Odisha have been evangelised! I felt blessed to be able to visit and learn of such burden and sacrifice from an Australian missionary.
One night, we had a family gather of the brother who invited us. The entire family, three joint family, came together for fellowship. We shared a simply gospel on "Who is Jesus?" and ministered to them the need for prayer, Bible reading, and calling upon the Lord's name. We all enjoyed calling upon the Lord's name. We also encouraged them to start a regular family prayer at least once a week. These joint family is the base for the Lord's move in this city. Perhaps, one day, the Lord will gain the entire family and raise up His testimony in Balasore.
Chhattisgarh, shepherd these seeking ones and raise up Your testimony!
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