Jake* knew there was one thing he couldn’t miss in his daily life now that he and his wife were living in a veiled country† where Christians were scarce: prayer.

A church planter, Jake had devised a prayer plan. He decided to spend at least one hour a day praying. Then, at the end of each month, he would record all his prayer requests and the miracles that happened during those weeks.

Jake and a group of members at his church plant were each responsible for discipling one or two new attendees. The group gathered each day of the week to pray for these new attendees and reserved one day for fasting. They understood that the battles these new attendees faced were extremely difficult.

A Miraculous Introduction: Omar

During one house church meeting, a member introduced Jake to Omar, a cook who had discovered Jesus many years earlier. Guided by the Holy Spirit, Jake started a conversation with Omar, and soon, the two men exchanged phone numbers and promised to meet.

A few days later, Omar visited Jake and shared his testimony of discovering Jesus through the Bible. For the past 15 years, he had followed his faith carefully and cautiously, avoiding too much contact with other believers to avoid risking his life. His family and friends didn’t know about his beliefs. Jake listened intently as Omar expressed his desire to be baptized, a dream he had cherished for years.

Feeling both honored and moved by Omar’s declaration, Jake offered to help prepare him for this momentous event. Omar’s eyes brightened, and he surprised Jake by asking whether they could meet every day. “There is so much I want to learn,” he said. From that moment on, Jake and Omar met almost daily. Jake was grateful to see Omar’s dedication and desire to grow in faith.

A Godsent Connection: Wassim

During that same month, Jake met Wassim, a young man who had lived as a refugee in a Western country for some five years. Having left his homeland disillusioned, he had wrestled with questions that led him further away from his past beliefs. Wassim began exploring Christianity alone, finding a peace he had never known. Upon returning to his country, he searched online for other local believers, hoping to connect with someone who shared his faith. Eventually, he was introduced to Jake’s house church.

To Jake’s delight, he learned that Wassim also desired baptism. With an excitement that only comes through the Holy Spirit, Jake offered to lead him through Bible studies. Wassim’s gratitude was evident, and he agreed eagerly. Since then, Jake has met weekly with Wassim, delving into subjects such as faith, Jesus Christ, and eternity.

As Jake completed the first month of his prayer journey, he was overcome with a profound admiration for God’s responses. His request to the Lord had been to give Bible studies. Now, he had the privilege of sharing Bible studies with two eager individuals. Jake saw clearly that God had orchestrated these encounters, transforming his plan into something much more significant than he could ever imagine.

Jake felt like he was living in a moment where miracles were close at hand, and every moment of fellowship, prayer, and Bible study felt like a precious gift from God. As Jake prepares to step into the second month of his prayer journey, his heart is filled with amazement and anticipation. He knows that his journey has only begun, and he feels the strength of God leading him forward.

* Names have been changed.

† We call a country veiled when we have withheld its name to protect the lives and ministry of frontline workers serving there.

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