I had the joy of attending a baptismal service last weekend from my previous church in London. It was lovely to see young people who I had seen growing up, taught in Friday club and worked with on activity week publicly testifying to their commitment to the Lord. It is wonderful to hear of the different means God uses to call people to Himself. There were 4 being baptised, 2 brothers aged about 14 and 17, another boy aged 17 and a girl aged 22, all different nationalities showing the worldwide reach of the gospel in London. I will give a brief summary of their testimonies:
1) The girl was on a gapyear in Japan and was caused to realise there was a creator through being awe-struck observing the sea and considering how amazing it is and the ecosystems involved, she then realised she knew who that creator was and was caused to seek after Him.
2) The youngest boy was challenged when he nearly fell from a height playing a game on Christian camp, collecting hidden ribbons. He realised that he didn't know where he would go if he had fallen and died, and was caused to turn to the Lord.
3) The brother was saved through the preaching of the word and family worship, a gradual calling and changing of his heart.
4) The other boy was saved through a challenge in a sermon at a Christian conference.
We do not know what means the Lord will use to save souls, but we can be encouraged that He does call and save in His own amazing ways and timing so we must be encouraged to keep on praying for those souls laid on our hearts.
