By an Alliance worker couple in Kosovo
The day after our baby girl, Shiloh, was born, the doctor asked, “What does her name mean?” We replied, “Shiloh is the promise of God for the Messiah, who brings everlasting hope, peace, and life to those who believe in Him. His name is Jesus.” And thus began a deep conversation about our faith, the Bible, religion, our relationship with Jesus, and the gospel.
The next day while still at the hospital, we presented the doctor with a Bible in his language. We talked with him more about his own religion and what Jesus offers him instead. We encouraged him to read the Bible and pray, asking God to show him the truth. What amazing opportunities we have to share our faith when we are open and watching, even when it involves a tired three days in the hospital, a new baby, and a special name.
Many other doors for evangelism have opened since we moved to another city in Kosovo. Recently, we spoke with some of our neighbors over coffee about the meaning of Easter and who Jesus is. We have been blessed to have an influence in the life of a new friend who comes to visit from another town as well.
We continue to be a part of the believers’ fellowship and have seen their faith grow as we connect with their lives and spend time in worship, prayer, and the Word. Upon the birth of our girl, we received this sweet prayer from one of the believers:
“Welcome, princess. You come to us as a disciple in the family of our Lord Jesus. The Lord bless you with a healthy life. Thank you so much that you bring us this good news of her birth!”
Pray
Pray for the doctor’s eyes to be open to the truth of God’s Word as revealed in the Bible and to understand that it is through Christ alone we are saved. Pray that the believers with whom we fellowship will continue to seek after God and grow in their faith. Pray also for more opportunities to be gospel witnesses for Him.