Two Samogho men have been on Father's heart for years, and He has been pursuing a relationship with them. One is Isa, the man who desires to be the Good Soil. Several years ago his confession about J.s.s was only to say that he would beat anyone in his household who chose to follow the J road. His confession this trip was that he himself wanted to follow the J road. He confessed it is the best road, the only road. His struggle to follow is the same as many Malians...the pressure from those who have power over you...your father, your friends, your family members, the other men of the village. The J road is tough for all, but especially tough for those who follow first.
The second man, educated and an educator, reads and understands many things. He has heard stories from his friend Jak, a follower of J. They spend time talking about the J road. A couple of years ago, this teacher confessed he could not follow because he was afraid of his father and the reality that his father would disown him. Several months ago, his father died. Since then, there has been an openness and a freedom evident in him. He came to sing and w0rship with us the Sund@y we were in the village. He listened and joined in with us. He even played the role of King in the story of the Fiery Furnace.
Please pray for these two men. Their earthly fathers, families, and friends may not understand or may even disown them, yet the Father of all Creation longs to restore His relationship with them. The Father of all Creation is pursuing them. Pray for courage and power to overcome their fears and choose to follow the only road.
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