Life from Death

I wrote last month about the death of a national man who was brutally murdered on New Year's Day. It (understandably) caused quite the uproar in the community for a time. Lots of unrest and anger directed at the murderers and their families. Lots of hurt and anguish over the sudden loss.

But there has also been healing, and some unexpected blessings in the wake of this tragedy. God definitely has used it for good, just as He promises in Romans.

We've seen quite a bit of growth in the local national church over the past few weeks as more young people have been coming to the Sunday service. I think this man's death shocked and scared them, since he was not much older than many of them. It has caused them, and many others in the community, to evaluate their lives and what they are living for. And, through the faithful instruction of Pastor Jephet, several have trusted in Christ alone for salvation.

Once again, God brings beauty from ashes. Life from death. I'm so thankful to serve a living, active God who is intimately involved with the details of our everyday lives! And I'm thankful that we have the opportunity to be here in PNG to share that truth with those who have never heard it!