A Visit to Marthandam

A couple who has been serving full-time in the literature service resides in Marthandam, a border town of Tamilnadu and Kerala. Since the Lord brought this couple into full-time service, the distribution of the ministry books in Kerala and Tamilnadu intensified. The Lord has been blessing their service and the supply of the ministry of the word has now been regular and timely to all Malayalam speaking saints in the churches in Kerala.

This time, as we came to Trivandrum for an official launch of the New Testament Recovery Version in Malayalam we felt good to pay him a visit. As we visited this family and fellowshipped with them, I could sense their burden and realise their potential in how much they can function in the distribution. They were brought into the church life through the ministry books and they have been distributing the same ministry books to other Christians since then. To such burdened ones, I gave them free hands to do as much as they could and in whatever way possible. I trusted them fully and thanked the Lord for giving me such serving ones to coordinate with. May the Lord preserve them to faithfully and fruitfully be serving in the literature service all the days of their lives.

Though they are from a poor background, they have wisely managed their household well. Though I did not really agree to taking loan for building house, it was their personal choice, out of which they built a house. Though I wanted to help them in paying back their loan, the Lord reminded me that each one has to carry their own load. As they fellowshipped their financial need, my coordinating brother and I felt good to increase their support as they also have been serving faithfully as a couple. 

Above all, the couple has given us the best hospitality within their capacity; providing us the best variety of fish for lovefeast, and gifting us with the seasonal produce of the land: Jackfruit, Banana chips, and honey.

It was a lovely and fruitful visit for both sides, our host and their guests. By the way, a good number of their family members are not yet saved and the village they resides in is filled with unbelievers. Therefore, we also prayed for their household salvation. They have opened their home for the meeting of the church and gave the first floor of their house, two rooms for ministry books godown. May the Lord continue to bless this family for His testimony in His service.