Speaking out

On Sunday evening we went to visit Viky and Enrique, our previous landlords and friends. It was their first time to meet Tabitha in person (we returned to NI when I was 7 months pregnant). As well as meeting them, Tabitha was a little confused and mesmerised to meet Guero (wey-ro) - their talking parrot (who definitely recognised us!)

It was lovely to renew contact but during the course of the evening an amazing thing happened. Enrique said "You're Christians, aren't you?" We affirmed and he went on to say that recently he has been searching for God. His son-in-law is a pastor in America and several people recently have been sharing Christ with him. He explained that the only bible he had was one he had bought as a decoration for the house and it was never read. But since finding out what true Christianity is all about he is intrigued and thirsty to find out more.

We were able to chat with him some more. Never in the six months that we lived beside them had we had such an open conversation. What is it that causes us to keep quiet? We explained that more than desiring people to change to our religion (which is what he assumed we were here to do!) we are here because we have an amazing relationship with God, that gives us joy, peace and hope and we want others to know that too. Oh that we could find this kind of openness in every heart!

Please pray that their eyes would be opened as we meet up again. Nothing gives us greater joy than to see people coming to know our wonderful Saviour for themselves.