Surely, it was a miracle (Must Read)

Surely, it was a miracle

 

In 1931, two young men landed on the sandy shore of Mussau, a small island in the South Pacific. They had gone there fully aware that the inhabitants were notorious for their savagery and licentiousness. Born and bred on a neighbouring island, they had none of the advantages of Western Culture. Their language was Pidgin English, and the only book with which they were in any way familiar was the Bible. All they had to offer their neighbours on Mussau was the message of the Bible as they understood it. Yet within 10 months the entire population had turned to God. Churches were built Evil habits were discarded. A passion for cleanliness seized the people. Shortly, thereafter a British government official visited the island, and wrote his impressions to the missionary society involved: "I am astonished at what I have seen," he said. "I cannot realize that such a change is possible. The people have taken hold of your religion with a fervid zeal that cannot de described, but must be seen to be appreciated. What is it that you have done to the people? I took a case of tobacco over with me and it was returned unopened. Betel-nut chewing is not seen anywhere. I marvel and say it is a miracle." Surely, it was a miracle that was wrought by the power of the Word of God- power that operated despite the poor quality of the language and the inadequacy of the education of the messengers. The same wonderful life-changing power is in your Bible, and it is available to you whenever you want it. In your hands at this very moment is a source of divine energy greater than you have encountered before. It can make you a better person; it can deliver you from besetting sins; it can give you victory over every temptation; it can enable you to live a noble life; it can help you to set an example of godliness before your children, neighbours, and your friends. Just open the Book, begin to read it in a spirit reverence, humbly seeking after truth, and release this power to channel it to your life. Without your realization, the power will begin to flow, and very soon you will feel God's presence in your life.