(From EvangeLegends)
A young college student sat alone in his study and his eyes scanned a globe, when suddenly one little spot on it seemed to light up. He touched it with the tip of his finger. The Spirit told him to go to that place, a remote jungle in South America, to share the Gospel with whoever lived there. The leading was so clear and certain, that he decided to depart right away.
His parents and friends were terrified about his safety, and tried to persuade him not to go. He only had enough money for a one-way ticket, but he was not concerned. He packed a small backpack with a few food items and articles of clothing, and bought a plane ticket to the airport nearest to the spot where God told him to go.
When he arrived at the lonely airport and stepped off the plane, he was still a good distance from the spot where he had been told to go. So he set out walking into the jungle in the middle of nowhere, by himself. After walking for several hours, he became very tired and hungry. He reached into his backpack for a can of tuna fish he had packed, and he realized that he had not remembered to bring a can opener. So he picked up various rocks, and tried to use them to open the can. Nothing seemed to work, but he kept trying. All he could do was to crush the can, so that the oily liquid from the tuna leaked out. He drank the juice in discouragement, and continued on his journey. Soon thereafter, his stomach became very upset and he felt like he might need to vomit.
Just then, a group of small men came running through the trees, and surrounded him. Their bows and arrows were drawn tight and ready to shoot. The young man did not know that it was the custom for the eldest member of the tribe to shoot first. All of the younger men looked at the oldest man, as if waiting for him. The old man said something in their language, looked at the others disapprovingly, and would not shoot.
The young missionary learned later that the tribe also did not believe in harming anyone who was already ill. The oldest member of the tribe had told the others in their language “He looks sick to me.” God had made the student forget the can opener and had used that can of tuna to save his life. He otherwise would have been killed by the tribe he sought to minister to.
The natives took him back to their village to help him get well, and they all became very fond of him. He learned their language and customs, and taught them about Jesus. The entire tribe eagerly received and believed the Gospel message, and the Word spread throughout the region.
thanks for sharing this. It’s true, the Universe…God works in mysterious ways. sometimes life seems so frustrating and confusing, but it is only because we can’t yet understand its meaning.
You are right…there is so much we don’t understand. I love a verse in the Bible that says, “The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever” (Deuteronomy 29:29) He reveals what He wishes for us to know, when He knows we are ready.
Thanks for dropping by. Blessings to you.
Olive
I agree. If I knew I was to have severe injuries that would leave me disabled, I don’t think I would have been able to cope with it as well as I did when the time came. Instead, I would have done everything to avoid it, and lost several life-changing experiences.
Thanks for your meaningful note- you are very brave.
Peace and Grace,
Olive
As you are.
Blessings to you, Olive.
Good night.