From Orphan to Father and Son Relationship

The judge said provocatively, 

“Why should I believe you are a true Christian? I think you just became a Christian in order to stay here.”

(name has been changed)

Hamid was given a well placed Word which lodged into the forehead of the Giant: 

“When you become a Christian your relationship becomes a Father to son relationship.” 

The judge said nothing for around 30 seconds. Then he said,

 “I need to let that soak in.” 

The judge thought for a while longer and then proceeded with more questions.

At the end of the proceeding the judge said that he felt his relationship with God is like a Father to son relationship. 

Hamid was impressed by this very subject in a discipleship class and that was one of the stones Jesus gave Hamid to help him overcome his Giant. Of course he said many other things to testify his true conversion, but the fact that he entered a relationship with his heavenly Father was the most impactful.

Hamid’s lawyer really did not have to say much, the case was won. Hamid was promised asylum and now he has the hard work of mastering the language, getting the best education he can (he can hardly read or write) and get a job as soon as possible. 

Yes Hamid loves Jesus and he is trying hard to bring his cousins and friends to Jesus, but he also has to become a supporting part of our society. I feel most strongly he will help carry the burden because he knows Jesus, and Jesus is helping him, and motivating him by grace.

Thanks for praying!

Refugee Discipleship Prayer

Need more prayer:

Ali  - We continue to pray that he will become more teachable and take the necessary steps needed to become stable in all areas of his life. He did recently receive a student visa, praise the Lord. He is performing at a European international music contest this month. If he wins it could open doors for him to stay here. Going back could be his death.

Rasak (son of a martyr) He continues strong. He received asylum and there are many added things for him to do. I’m concerned that he is no longer teaching his discipleship class. His great abilities in translating, technical support for the church,  helping others, and completing his education has become his schedule. I believe his teaching in discipleship would be a better choice. It’s hard for him to say no to those who need help. I can relate.

Nanna ( I named her Anna in the last urgent call to prayer email).  She is off the radar and we continue to pray for her safety. Praise God she was not deported. That country would have arrested her at the airport and then quite possibly martyred her.

Sara is appealing after receiving a negative on her asylum interview. She then has one more chance. If she is sent back to her country she will also quite possibly be martyred. She has been witnessing back home via internet to her mother and some close friends. Praying they will not get caught.

Peahen was promised a positive for her asylum case, but this was also promised to two others in our Biblical Leadership Training class. They recently received a negative. Pray she will truly receive asylum. She is at the point of no return.

Pray for all the other brothers and sister that have received a negative and are at the point of no return. A m@s lam converted to Christ has very little chance of survival if sent back home.  

Thank you for your prayers!