Some of us heard a dramatic story of a man here I'll call "S". He came to know the Lord in a very dramatic way through one of the programs we offer here to teach Papua New Guinean translators how to translate. He used to be the fight leader of his people group and led them very successfully in fights against old enemies. But now this man preaches the Gospel, forgiveness and peace.
He is now trying to lead his people down a different road. The Word of God changes lives but it can be hard.
A few weeks ago S and his family were held up and almost killed but they escaped. The friends of S sought revenge and went and found one of the enemies responsible. They were going to kill said enemy when S told them to release him. Peace was found and things were calm.
Another time S was wronged by another group and again his men sought revenge. S instead tried to make peace again.
Currently these enemies have surrounded S's entire people and seek to destroy the entire clan and take their land.
This is a man who has been changed by a relationship with Christ, and he is standing up for God trying to change his people from fighters to peace makers. There is opposition and right now, his people are truly threatened.
This is one of those conflicts you see in movies. The underdog, trying to stand up for what is right.
Only he's not an underdog, he has God. God is not a genie who will answer wishes, this is something I keep telling my kids.
In my mind, this is one of those chances for God to be glorified to two people groups! He can show up, save S, and his people and rapidly change lives.
But I'm human, I don't know God's mind. And so I pray.
Please join me. Please pray that God would protect S and his land and that none of it would be taken. That He would protect every man, woman and child.
This seems to be a theme as of late around here. Please pray that God move mightily and that He is glorified.
thank you.
