January 30, 2008

Found

"Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that there is a God and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him." Heb. 11:6 NLT

Mahmoud, a student in his early 20's, sought Truth for more than three years - three years of diligently searching, looking, waiting and hoping. God is gracious to reward those who earnestly seek Him!

The journey in Mahmoud's heart for spiritual understanding led him to find Truth Himself. Mahmoud discovered that Truth was not just a conglomeration of thoughts, tenets, or religious aspirations, but is actually a person, the beautiful Jesus Christ.

His encounter with Jesus forever changed Mahmoud, moving him into the flock of the Shepherd's sheep. Now, Mahmoud is pouring himself into the Word, eager to know and understand the Word of Life. He is quick to bring Jesus into conversations with his Muslim friends and has inspired others to do the same.

Knowing the delicate cultural and religious context of his Muslim community, Mahmoud desires to share the Gospel in ways that are sensitive to his people's upbringing and understanding of God. Mahmoud is searching the Bible, discovering the best ways to share the Truth with his family and friends. The Holy Spirit is with Mahmoud each step of the way, revealing Truth through the living Christ.

- CRY OUT for God to give Mahmoud a fearless compulsion to share Truth with others.

- CRY OUT for others to seek Mahmoud out and ask him about the Truth they see manifest in his life, resulting in many opportunities to share the Gospel.

- CRY OUT for a vast harvest of Mahmoud's family and friends, and even strangers he meets only in passing, to enter into the Kingdom of God.