Title: "The Ringing Call of Faith"
Story: by Leo Butao chuma ( Graphic Preacher)
As she sat in her small village, surrounded by rolling hills and dusty roads, Miracle clutched her worn Bible and her trusty cellphone. She had just received a text from her Father who is a Pastor, reminding her of the verse from Romans 8:28 - "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Just then, her cellphone rang, shrill in the silence. It was a call from an unknown number. Miracle hesitated, wondering if she should answer. But something prompted her to pick up.
On the other end was a stranger, calling from Limbe he was on his way going to Chilobwe a nearby town with Miracles town (Chimwankhunda). He told Miracle that he had been driving by her village when his car broke down. With no one in sight, he had wandered into the nearby woods, feeling lost and alone.
As he walked, he stumbled upon a small clearing and saw a Bible lying open on a rock. The verse from Romans 8:28 stared back at him, speaking directly to his heart. He felt a surge of hope and knew he had to find the owner of the Bible.
Miracle listened, amazed, as the stranger told her how he had found her number written in the margins of the Bible. He asked if she could come and bring help.
Without hesitation, Miracle set out, following the GPS on her cellphone to the stranger's location. When she arrived, she found him standing by his car, looking relieved.
As they waited for help to arrive, Miracle shared her faith with the stranger, telling him of God's love and redemption. The stranger listened intently, his heart opening to the message.
When help finally came, the stranger thanked Miracle and asked if he could come to her church the following Sunday. Miracle smiled, knowing that God had used her Bible and cellphone to bring someone new into their community.
From that day on, the stranger became a regular member of their church, and Mary knew that the ringing call of faith had brought them together in a way that would change their lives forever.
... (the story continues as before until the stranger starts attending Miracle's church)
One Sunday, the stranger stood up in front of the congregation to testify. He shared how God had used Miracle's Bible and cellphone to bring him to their community. But then he added a powerful warning:
"Dear brothers and sisters, I want to share something with you. This cellphone that brought me to Christ can also be a tool of destruction if not used wisely. I've seen how it can make us arrogant, ignoring those right in front of us while we stare at screens. I've seen how it can connect us with people who don't have our best interests at heart, people who can lead us astray."
He paused, looking around the room.
"Let us use our phones to spread love, kindness, and the Gospel. Let us not forget the people right in front of us, our neighbors, our family, and our friends. Let us be mindful of who we connect with online and what we share. Our phones can be a powerful tool for good or evil. Let us choose to use them for God's glory."
The congregation was moved by his words, and many nodded in agreement. Miracle smiled, knowing that the stranger's testimony would have a lasting impact on their community.
From that day on, the church made a conscious effort to use their phones wisely, sharing messages of hope and encouragement, and being mindful of their online interactions.
Thank you all for reading this story.
#LEO#
Story: by Leo Butao chuma ( Graphic Preacher)
As she sat in her small village, surrounded by rolling hills and dusty roads, Miracle clutched her worn Bible and her trusty cellphone. She had just received a text from her Father who is a Pastor, reminding her of the verse from Romans 8:28 - "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Just then, her cellphone rang, shrill in the silence. It was a call from an unknown number. Miracle hesitated, wondering if she should answer. But something prompted her to pick up.
On the other end was a stranger, calling from Limbe he was on his way going to Chilobwe a nearby town with Miracles town (Chimwankhunda). He told Miracle that he had been driving by her village when his car broke down. With no one in sight, he had wandered into the nearby woods, feeling lost and alone.
As he walked, he stumbled upon a small clearing and saw a Bible lying open on a rock. The verse from Romans 8:28 stared back at him, speaking directly to his heart. He felt a surge of hope and knew he had to find the owner of the Bible.
Miracle listened, amazed, as the stranger told her how he had found her number written in the margins of the Bible. He asked if she could come and bring help.
Without hesitation, Miracle set out, following the GPS on her cellphone to the stranger's location. When she arrived, she found him standing by his car, looking relieved.
As they waited for help to arrive, Miracle shared her faith with the stranger, telling him of God's love and redemption. The stranger listened intently, his heart opening to the message.
When help finally came, the stranger thanked Miracle and asked if he could come to her church the following Sunday. Miracle smiled, knowing that God had used her Bible and cellphone to bring someone new into their community.
From that day on, the stranger became a regular member of their church, and Mary knew that the ringing call of faith had brought them together in a way that would change their lives forever.
... (the story continues as before until the stranger starts attending Miracle's church)
One Sunday, the stranger stood up in front of the congregation to testify. He shared how God had used Miracle's Bible and cellphone to bring him to their community. But then he added a powerful warning:
"Dear brothers and sisters, I want to share something with you. This cellphone that brought me to Christ can also be a tool of destruction if not used wisely. I've seen how it can make us arrogant, ignoring those right in front of us while we stare at screens. I've seen how it can connect us with people who don't have our best interests at heart, people who can lead us astray."
He paused, looking around the room.
"Let us use our phones to spread love, kindness, and the Gospel. Let us not forget the people right in front of us, our neighbors, our family, and our friends. Let us be mindful of who we connect with online and what we share. Our phones can be a powerful tool for good or evil. Let us choose to use them for God's glory."
The congregation was moved by his words, and many nodded in agreement. Miracle smiled, knowing that the stranger's testimony would have a lasting impact on their community.
From that day on, the church made a conscious effort to use their phones wisely, sharing messages of hope and encouragement, and being mindful of their online interactions.
Thank you all for reading this story.
#LEO#
Title: "The Ringing Call of Faith"
Story: by Leo Butao chuma ( Graphic Preacher)
As she sat in her small village, surrounded by rolling hills and dusty roads, Miracle clutched her worn Bible and her trusty cellphone. She had just received a text from her Father who is a Pastor, reminding her of the verse from Romans 8:28 - "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Just then, her cellphone rang, shrill in the silence. It was a call from an unknown number. Miracle hesitated, wondering if she should answer. But something prompted her to pick up.
On the other end was a stranger, calling from Limbe he was on his way going to Chilobwe a nearby town with Miracles town (Chimwankhunda). He told Miracle that he had been driving by her village when his car broke down. With no one in sight, he had wandered into the nearby woods, feeling lost and alone.
As he walked, he stumbled upon a small clearing and saw a Bible lying open on a rock. The verse from Romans 8:28 stared back at him, speaking directly to his heart. He felt a surge of hope and knew he had to find the owner of the Bible.
Miracle listened, amazed, as the stranger told her how he had found her number written in the margins of the Bible. He asked if she could come and bring help.
Without hesitation, Miracle set out, following the GPS on her cellphone to the stranger's location. When she arrived, she found him standing by his car, looking relieved.
As they waited for help to arrive, Miracle shared her faith with the stranger, telling him of God's love and redemption. The stranger listened intently, his heart opening to the message.
When help finally came, the stranger thanked Miracle and asked if he could come to her church the following Sunday. Miracle smiled, knowing that God had used her Bible and cellphone to bring someone new into their community.
From that day on, the stranger became a regular member of their church, and Mary knew that the ringing call of faith had brought them together in a way that would change their lives forever.
... (the story continues as before until the stranger starts attending Miracle's church)
One Sunday, the stranger stood up in front of the congregation to testify. He shared how God had used Miracle's Bible and cellphone to bring him to their community. But then he added a powerful warning:
"Dear brothers and sisters, I want to share something with you. This cellphone that brought me to Christ can also be a tool of destruction if not used wisely. I've seen how it can make us arrogant, ignoring those right in front of us while we stare at screens. I've seen how it can connect us with people who don't have our best interests at heart, people who can lead us astray."
He paused, looking around the room.
"Let us use our phones to spread love, kindness, and the Gospel. Let us not forget the people right in front of us, our neighbors, our family, and our friends. Let us be mindful of who we connect with online and what we share. Our phones can be a powerful tool for good or evil. Let us choose to use them for God's glory."
The congregation was moved by his words, and many nodded in agreement. Miracle smiled, knowing that the stranger's testimony would have a lasting impact on their community.
From that day on, the church made a conscious effort to use their phones wisely, sharing messages of hope and encouragement, and being mindful of their online interactions.
Thank you all for reading this story.
#LEO#
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