Through the persistent outreach of missionaries like this one, lives are being transformed in Asia. |
Jayawanth and Kalpana’s alcoholic son, Shaman, had a notorious reputation in the village. It was not uncommon for the couple to hear bad reports concerning him.
Shaman would drink alcohol throughout the day and evening, and would often fight with family members and neighbors.
When he ran out of money to feed his addiction, he began stealing from the neighbors’ homes. On many occasions, people caught him and severely beat him. Still, no one could control Shaman’s behavior.
One day, while in a drunken state, Shaman picked a fight with some people in the village. But these people decided they’d had enough, and in a fit of rage, they beat him very badly, leaving him in a heap in an isolated place.
When Shaman did not show up at home that evening, his parents worried. With the help of some villagers, they finally found him, covered with blood. Jayawanth and Kalpana gathered their injured son and immediately brought him to the hospital.
When the men who had beaten Shaman received word that his parents had taken him to the hospital, they sought them out and beat them, too.
They were admitted to the hospital along with their son.
Lying in the hospital, the couple reached what may well have been an all-time low. They knew they had no money for their medical expenses, and their injuries were so severe that they had lost hope of recovering.
Then Sujin, a Gospel for Asia missionary, visited the distressed couple, sharing about God’s love. Despite detecting no positive response from them, Sujin didn’t give up on the couple. He visited again, clearly explaining the Gospel to them. God was softening Jayawanth’s and Kalpana’s hearts, and by Sujin’s third visit, they said that they wanted to receive Christ.
Within a few days, God had miraculously healed them and their son. It was another step in opening the couple’s hearts, and they openly received Jesus Christ.
Pray that Jayawanth and Kalpana grow closer to their Savior every day. Pray especially for the salvation and total deliverance of their son, Shaman. And please pray God will continue to work greatly through Sujin’s ministry.