A seminary student knocked at the gate. A man came out and looked at the student with some curiosity. The student greeted the man and said,”We are from the Wesleyan church and we are taking a survey. Would you be willing to answer some questions?” The man nodded and responded to each question. When the student asked if he would be interested in having a Bible study in his home the man said he would. They set a date for the first study and the student left unaware of how much light was needed in that place.
Laney is a vibrant Christian mature young woman with a strong desire to be involved in full-time ministry. She was pleased when she learned that she would be leading the Bible study in that home. It quickly became evident that this was not simply a home but a center for drug activity. When she gave her first study it seemed as if no one was really listening, except two young girls.
Once during a later study a knock came at the door. Laney was amazed to see that a buyer was actually sent away because the dealer said he was busy at the moment. She did not even think he was paying attention.
Laney began to yearn most of all to help the two teenage girls. Their lovely faces were hard to read as they were veiled behind long hair, as if to protect themselves in some way. One of Laney’s talents is to cut hair so she asked if they would be interested in a new style. The timid, neglected girls consented to let her give them a new look. Resistance to the light began its slow melt.
Unaware of any lasting fruit Laney goes determinedly on to the devil’s territory to wage war and pierce the darkness. Pray for God’s surrounding hedge of protection around Laney and that those who are in need of His grace and redemption will be able to receive it.
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