Village Life and Warm-up the Shablam

Wow, the past 36 hours were amazing.  We traveled to Samastipur to meet with a local pastor and mission leader.  From there we traveled to a local village to meet with who we might share the Gospel.  The day was rainy and cool, so we new that it was unlikely we could really "draw a crowd."  Almost immediately we were invited into a "home" for Chi tea, and to talk with a family.  As much as anything else, I've learned a great deal about Spiritual Warfare.  While our group leader shared his story and the Gospel, you could feel the air thicken with the intensity of warfare.  It was intense.  One of the adult members of the family was open to hear and talk, and from there we walked to the "market" area.  Just so that you will know, we were the first "white" people to come to the village since 1978 when two Europeans visited.  Within minutes, we were surrounded by wide eyes, coming to talk to the Americans and eager to hear about Jesus.  A short time later we were invited into the home of the most influential member of the village.  I wont bore you with the details, but the meeting was certainly a God thing.  The gentleman didn't pray to receive Christ, but he is definately a man of peace, and he wants to have more "conversations" about the gospel.

Today we traveled from Samastipur to a second village.  Based on local research, the village had never been presented with the Gospel.  I had the privilege of sharing my testimony which was followed up by the Good News.  15 villagers indicated a desire to receive Christ.  Local pastors will be following up with these villagers in the coming days.

What a trip!  It's been amazing to see God work things in His timing, and see eternity change in the process.  Tomorrow, we head to a third village to attend a worship service.  Paul will be speaking (hence the shablam), and I will be sharing my testimony.  

We only have a few days left... keep praying and we'll keep trying to make ourselves available.