Following a cyclone a number of years ago, an mission team reached out to those who had been badly affected. Through this, they met Aron, a local weaver. Aron wove lungis, a skirt-like piece of cloth worn by men in rural Bangladesh. He earned about $3 a day for 12 hours' work.
As the friendship developed, Aron learned that the team's motivation for helping him and others like him was their love for God. He met with the team over months to study God's Word, although like many in the country, he is illiterate.
One day Aron responded to the Word and took a public step of faith. Then he faithfully reached out to many of his fellow workers, and today there is a substantial number of followers in this area, including his wife and children. A few months ago, Aron's employer fired him because of his faith, and this has left him and his family in a difficult situation. There was a cost to his obedience.
Aron now is deciding whether to start a tea shop or pull a rickshaw. His decision is based on which will be most useful in reaching others with the Good News. Praise God for Aron and his family and their faith.
As the friendship developed, Aron learned that the team's motivation for helping him and others like him was their love for God. He met with the team over months to study God's Word, although like many in the country, he is illiterate.
One day Aron responded to the Word and took a public step of faith. Then he faithfully reached out to many of his fellow workers, and today there is a substantial number of followers in this area, including his wife and children. A few months ago, Aron's employer fired him because of his faith, and this has left him and his family in a difficult situation. There was a cost to his obedience.
Aron now is deciding whether to start a tea shop or pull a rickshaw. His decision is based on which will be most useful in reaching others with the Good News. Praise God for Aron and his family and their faith.
Prayer Points
1. Pray for the decision Aron will make about his job, and pray that what he does will sustain his family and help him share his faith.
1. Pray for the decision Aron will make about his job, and pray that what he does will sustain his family and help him share his faith.
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