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Psa_126:6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Recently, I became a member of the Gideons in Washington, North Carolina. This is a group of men and women that pass out the word of God to people around the globe. As a part of this family of believers, I soon discovered how much they devote their time to ensure that others hear the gospel. It thrills my heart to be a part of this wonderful group and help others come to know Christ. Today, I want to share with you a story that shows their love and devotion for our Lord.
The Gideon's knew the country in their sights was a stronghold the enemy would not give up with over 19 million people. Most would not venture into a forbidden land shackled by communism for fear of life, but these brave souls decided one life was worth the risk. To meet the call, this team of Gideons came ready and armed with the gospel from Finland, Germany, Republic of China (Taiwan), and the USA. Their target, Romania.
The team arrived in Bucharest, Romania’s capital, on October 7, 2017. Later that evening they met with 51 other Gideons and Auxiliary for briefing and prayer. A few weeks before their arrival, they learned that the Education Ministry had sent notifications to the schools forbidding the use of any books not approved by the state. With the gantlet laid, they were not willing to give up. Armed with prayer, they forged ahead in an effort that would impede the enemy’s drive.
Each morning the Gideons would gather and bind their souls to God in prayer and divide into small groups in a blitz covering campuses, hospitals, police stations, and hotels. Their prayers and efforts paid off with souls being saved and bibles being distributed. It was a rewarding experience for the group. “Even though we faced strong opposition throughout the week of the blitz, God truly led us on a triumphal procession,” said Doug. “We Rejoice and thank God for those precious souls who prayed to accept Christ as their personal Savior! We praise Him for the 55,228 Scriptures He allowed us to distribute and place.”
Our God is good. Please pray that more of the word of God will reach a lost and dying world.
Parts of this story was from The Gideon April-May2018 pages 26-29.
Louis Edwards
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