Persistent Prayer and Evangelism
by Jim Shull, FBC member and Building Bridges Task Force 2 member
In 1964 - 1965, I was serving in the Navy on a destroyer home-ported in Norfolk. My immediate supervisor was Jerry; he was Jewish and from New York. I was a Southern Baptist from East Tennessee. Needless to say, we had little in common, but we became friends and corresponded with each other after we left active duty.
Jerry came to Nashville a couple of times on business and visited in our home. He is now retired and living in West Virginia. Of all the people I was praying for, I have to confess I thought he was the least likely to become a Christian. About four years ago, he sent me an email to let me know that he had become a Christian and had joined a Methodist church. His son had become a Christian years earlier. Conversion is the work of the Holy Spirit, and my role in this process was minimal, but I kept praying for Jerry's salvation.
It may take 40 years, but don't stop praying and sharing! I encourage you to continue praying for family members, friends, co-workers and others who haven't yet come to faith in Christ. Keep them in prayer and stay in communication with them so opportunities may open for you to give a testimony or share a gospel presentation. In the paraphrased words of Sir Winston Churchill, "Never, never, never, never, give up!"
Editor's Note: You may have a similar testimony about the power of prayer, the power of sharing your faith, and how God is working or has worked in your life. Please share it! We like to share the good news about Impacting Lives for Christ in our world! Email us your story today--lori.towns@firstbaptistnashville.org.
Also in the September 10, 2007 Issue of The Evangel
» Frank and to the Point
» Service Projects Through FBC
» Sunday Evening Opportunities
» Grandparenting Joys
» September Staff
» Adopt A Student
» New Class Offerings on Sunday Nights
» First Walk
» Persistent Prayer and Evangelism
» Have You Nominated Deacons Yet?
» This Week in Worship
