I was boarding a plane to return home from a month-long stay at Headquarters. Although I was tired and down-hearted, I was convinced that God would use what I had learned to minister to others, but I was not prepared for how quickly He planned to do this!

During the flight I sat next to a 16-year-old girl who had begun a friendly conversation just minutes after we were in the air. When she began to talk of religion, I asked her, “Marta, do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?” After assuring me that she did, she went on to tell me of her Lutheran upbringing and her belief that she had been saved pretty much all her life.

At this point, I could feel my mind working and coming up with Scriptures to debate with her . . . until the Holy Spirit stopped my own efforts and reminded me that the way around the natural intellect was not to argue with my own understanding, but to rely on the wisdom of His Spirit and the power of His Word to do the work. So, I prayed for wisdom and for a way to reach her.

We found common ground in our love for writing, and with the Lord’s help, I was able to take her to Romans and we discussed many passages that dealt with some of her wrong belief system. I encouraged her to use her talents for God; and  that topic led our conversation to the subject of repentance.

By now we were both leaning over in our seats, and I could see that she was truly open and listening. Silently praising the Lord as I spoke, I explained to her the process of how we repeat the sin we committed in Adam everyday, and how we must live with the constant attitude of repentance before God. I gave her a list of our symptoms that we need to repent, and she accepted this with gladness and began to read it right away.

I told Marta to keep in touch with me, and my heart whispered a prayer for her rebirth as we parted ways in the airport.

How I did rejoice that evening, as I contemplated the great privilege that had been afforded me! It was so encouraging to think that if we will only watch and be willing, the Father will give us ways to shine His light and pass on the truth we have been given.

~ Chrissy
November 2009 Journey

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