God At Work In Talavadi, India

3 As for Saul, he made havoc of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. 4. Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word.” (ACTS. 8:3-4).

Before the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven he answered the question of his disciples telling them, “8. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come on you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”

It was the desire of Jesus Christ that his disciples should go everywhere with the Good News and love of Christ to share with everyone. But somehow they all were so comfortable in their area. Bible very clearly says, “12. Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution” (II Timothy 3:12). There was a great revival after the resurrection of Jesus Christ and great outpouring of the Holy Spirit. And that was the reason the persecution of the Church started. And of course the will of the Lord also was being fulfilled of as his disciples scattered abroad but as they did they were preaching the Word.

The same thing happens everywhere as the persecution breaks anywhere in the world the power of God is being manifested and signs and wonders take place and church grows rapidly. We could see this happened in the beginning of the book of Acts.

Same is true in the 21st century also right in the remote villages of Talavadi hills. The fanatics can oppose whatever degree in their strength and put so many bondages but the Word of God cannot be bound. (II Timothy 2:9). The church is growing, more people are being added to the church in Talavadi despite of persecution. We are asked to move our church out of residential area, Children out of fear have stopped coming to the Sunday School. Some believers faced dire questions from the fanatic with warning but they are still regular to the Church on Sundays. And that is great in the sight of God. People are accepting Jesus as their Savior and Lord and come to the Church at Talavadi.

We remain thankful to you our beloved brothers and sisters in Christ for standing with us in your prayer- support at this seemingly tough time. Your partnership is so valuable and precious!

God`s promise is with us. “For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good things will he withhold from them that walk uprightly” (Psalms 84:11). “After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding reward” (Genesis 15:1).

So we rejoice with you for what our good Lord is about to do in these remote forest and hills` villages for His Name`s sake. He is at work is saving the lost and adding to the local church of Talavadi! Praise to His Holy Name which is above every name!

Here are the stories of four men who have come to know the Lord. We are using just the first letter of their names to protect them.

MR. B is 36 years old. He is from the hill cell group called “BEDGULI” This man was always fighting with his wife and was a heavy drunkard. He also used to hit his wife. There was no peace in his heart or in his family. His wife was crying all the time. Brother Joseph told her about the “PRINCE OF PEACE, JESUS CHRIST” and requested her to attend the cell group which is going on in her hill village. She attended and gave prayer request for her husband and group started praying for the family, especially for her husband and miraculously he also started coming to the cell group and gave his life to Jesus. Now he is a nice Christian brother and regular to the church too with his family. Please pray for him and his family!

MR. K is 24 years old. He is from the forest village called “KULLUR.” This young man had a bad company of friends who were involved in drinking and stealing. He was always fighting with others and his parents were so sad and worried about him. Brother Joseph told the parents to attend a cell group which is running in their village. The parents started attending cell group and gave a request for their son and a group stated praying for Mr. K and started talking to him about Jesus Christ and the peace he gives when we believe on him. Mr. K listened to the boys and gave his life to Jesus and now he is a regular in cell group and goes to church every Sunday too. Please remember him and his family in your prayers. All glory to God alone!

MR. L is 23 years old and is a friend of Mr. Mr. K has shared his testimony to this man that how his life was changed by trusting Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. And, how he got peace and happiness in Jesus and invited him to the cell group. Mr. L started coming to the cell group with his friend Mr. K. He finally gave his life to Jesus Chris and accepted him as his Savior and Lord and now he is regular to the cell group and to the church too. Please pray for him and for his family too. All glory to our good Lord alone!

MR. J is 14 years old. He is from the forest village “KULLUR” This young boy was sick with stomach pain and was not keeping well all the time. He always used to fall sick and run to the doctor to town. Since his family is very poor they cannot afford to run to the doctor always. This boy did not go to school, and no education for him whatsoever. He was not enjoying his childhood life due to sickness. Brother Joseph told his parents about Jesus who is able to heal your son. They started coming to the cell group and requested our boys to pray for them and especially their son MR. J. Miraculously our Lord Jesus touched this boy and he experience His healing touch in his body. He is now recovered and healed and they are happy family and they all accepted Jesus as their Savior and Lord and are regular to cell group and church too. Please pray for them.

Thank you for all of your prayers,
Pastor Sharad

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