Powers

We are regularly reminded of the spiritual darkness that surrounds us.

Our neighbor just over the wall, a young man who came to know Christ through the ministry of our interns and has grown by leaps and bounds in his faith, came to speak to us.

He is being persecuted by his family for his faith because he no longer wants to participate in the rituals of the family's ancestor worship and witchcraft. They believe he is possessed by an evil spirit because he won't participate with them in these things.

Some in the family wanted him kicked out of the house. Others intervened on his behalf and let him stay but have cut him off financially as far as school fees, uniforms, etc.

He came to us for help. We are trying to help him find a job so he can leave his current situation, but we told him to stay and do his best to love and honor his family though not participating with them in their rituals.

We do have a budding relationship with his mother. She has agreed to come to church with him a week from Sunday. Maybe then she'll believe that he really isn't demon possessed. Maybe then, the LIGHT will begin to illuminate her heart and mind.

God chooses ordinary human beings to carry His light into very dark places. We are honored to do this. We are unafraid because we know it's not by our might, or our power, but by His Spirit.

Please be in prayer for this family.