I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven
over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety
and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Luke 15:7
This morning we had another God-directed worship service in the chapel...
over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety
and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Luke 15:7
This morning we had another God-directed worship service in the chapel...
The best part of the approximately 90 minutes event, however, was when we had our alter call. As the preacher gave the invitation, one individual came forward to confess that, as of this moment, he was placing his faith in Jesus Christ. Up till now he had been a devout Muslim who had been following the teachings of Islam.
To protect his identity, I will not reveal his name, nor will I give any details about him. Nevertheless, he has been a popular and well-respected member of the prison's Muslim community.
Furthermore, I learned afterwards that it was one of the members of my congregation who had been sharing his faith with him. And today, for the first time, this man came to the chapel. And while the minister was giving the message, this man made the decision in his heart that he was going to place his faith in Christ, which he did. Then, when the altar call was made, he came forward and announced it to the church. As a result, the more than fifty men in attendance broke into spontaneous applause. We gave God thanks, and when the service was finished, we took turns embracing him.
I have no doubt that there was joy in heaven today. There was much joy in our little church, too.
D.B.
To protect his identity, I will not reveal his name, nor will I give any details about him. Nevertheless, he has been a popular and well-respected member of the prison's Muslim community.
Furthermore, I learned afterwards that it was one of the members of my congregation who had been sharing his faith with him. And today, for the first time, this man came to the chapel. And while the minister was giving the message, this man made the decision in his heart that he was going to place his faith in Christ, which he did. Then, when the altar call was made, he came forward and announced it to the church. As a result, the more than fifty men in attendance broke into spontaneous applause. We gave God thanks, and when the service was finished, we took turns embracing him.
I have no doubt that there was joy in heaven today. There was much joy in our little church, too.
D.B.
