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In recent months, we have witnessed the hand of God
moving powerfully in Japan. The Lord is plainly manifesting Himself so
that the light of Jesus can penetrate the hearts of people who have been
steeped in spiritual darkness all their lives. This is happening because
thousands of people are praying for the Japanese people, asking God to
allow the Light to reign victorious.
“I realized I was such a sinner and needed Jesus and His forgiveness,”
said Yoko Haga, our friend in her 40s, as she made her commitment to
Jesus Christ public through baptism on September 22. For six years she
has attended Yachiyo (Alliance) Church. She is no longer bound to the
darkness of Buddhism and the threats from her family to make sure she
never became a Christian. By the power of the Holy Spirit, she accepted
God’s gift of eternal life and is now living for Jesus every day, amazed
by His power and guidance. Her spiritual growth is remarkable. Her
journey toward God involved many believers who persevered in prayer.
Sachiyo, her close friend and a seeker who witnessed the baptism,
surprised us all by standing up and saying, “I feel God’s power, and I
will be the next one to be baptized.”
contributed by Jane Landaw
3/6/2011
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