Jerroel is walking

When all hope has been lost, God seems to bring a ray of light into the center of our hearts to warm them back up. Peace floods over our entire life as our eyes are cleared and we see beyond our circumstances. That was the case for a young man named Jerroel, who has been transformed because of you supporting missionaries!

I’ve been hearing more and more often that if we have talents, we’re supposed to put them to good use. Just like in the parable in the Bible, if you’re faithful with your talents, God will give you more. My talent isn’t the average talent, and that gives me even more reason to use it. God has given me a talent, so I’m giving it back to the world for His glory!

For a few weeks now, the evangelism team I lead has been allowed to go and pray over people in the hospitals. That may not sound too exciting, until a prayer for healing is offered for somebody who believes! Just like Jesus said, “Your faith has made you well!” Those words still hold true today!

Many people get healed at the hospitals, but this one touched my heart the most. The man we prayed for had lived a life a lot like mine. He used to be a drug dealer, just like me.

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Jerroel was shot 3 times in 2008, which led to an infection in his stomach in 2012. The moment I saw him in the hospital ward, my heart went out to him. He had wires all over his body and even oxygen tubes going up his nose. His stomach had been cut open to remove the infection, but he was still in severe pain.

I asked the two ladies I was with to speak to him in Bisaya, since I teach evangelism training and pray for healing. This talent is not only being used. With God’s help, I’m multiplying it!

Within 10 minutes, his eyes were watering up as he saw his need for repentance and the love the Father has for him! After about twenty minutes total, we were able to lead him to Christ to receive eternal salvation. It was another glorious day for His Kingdom, as one more has been added to it!

He may have looked like a tough guy with all his tattoos, but God’s presence is enough to make anyone cry as we see how dry we have become. While his eyes were still teary, we asked if he believed God can and will heal him. He answered “Yes” with a nod.

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Before we prayed, I asked him, “How much pain are you in, from 10 being severe pain to 1 being no trace of it?” He answered, “10,” then gasped for air.

Confident of who I am in God’s eyes, knowing we are heirs with Christ, I began to pray for him. Believing in the authority God has given us to “Trample on serpents and scorpions and all the power of the enemy.” – Luke 10:19, I commanded the pain to cease in the name of Jesus.

After a few minutes of prayer, I looked back at the man who had been lying in that bed for days. His face was glowing, and you could see peace all over it. I asked him, “What’s the pain level at now?” Another tear rolled down his cheek as he smiled and said, “Only 1!” He was radically healed of his pain and set free from his sins, all within 30 minutes! To God be the glory!

On Saturday we got the chance to visit the hospital again to pray for others, and while I was there, I met the new convert. He was walking! I had to do a double take, because I didn’t recognize Jerroel at first. He had made such an astounding recovery, and he told us he’s coming to church as soon as he gets released.

The next day, he sent a text message that would make anybody feel good. He said he will never forget us for the rest of his life, and that God is good all the time! His message is meant for all our supporters, because this wouldn’t be possible without you sowing into His Kingdom.

Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. – John 4:36

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I’m just an instrument. God is the one playing and making the melodies, not me! Without Him I’d be nothing, and without you supporting me, this wouldn’t be possible. I want to thank all of you who’ve been supporting me! Many people were saved and healed this month, from various backgrounds and with various sicknesses. Many more are to come as I step into long-term ministry here in the Philippines!

Let’s keep giving to God’s Kingdom and doing His work. What we do for Him makes a difference that lasts beyond this life. Let’s invest our talents in His Kingdom!

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:9-10