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Transforming
a Workplace TGIF Today God Is First Volume 2, by Os Hillman 10-17-2008 "Do not conform any longer to the
pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your
mind" (Rom 12:1-2).
A cab driver in the Philippines became radically saved. He was taught
that he now had the power of God in his life to transform his community.
Because he had not had any prior religious training to the contrary, he
took a literal approach to believing what the Bible says about prayer and
miracles.
He decided that the best mission field for him was the local bar in his
neighborhood. So he began to visit this bar to find the most qualified
sinner he could find in order to minister to him. He met the bartender and
determined that he was a great prospect because he was also a gay drug
addict and a pimp to 65 prostitutes. The cab driver visited the bar
regularly and got to know the bartender while drinking his
"usual" Coke. Eventually, the Lord used the cab driver to bring
this man to Christ.
The power of God moved greatly in the bartender, and he was delivered
from his homosexual lifestyle. He began to change his life and share Jesus
with the prostitutes. All 65 of them became Christians, and they began
meeting in the bar for Bible study.
Soon, the owner of the bar began to notice the change in these people,
and he also was saved. The bar became a church, and the group started 10
cell group churches in the neighborhood. Now that is a miraculous
transformation!
No matter what situation we find ourselves in, we should always remain
aware that God wants to intervene. He desires a moment-by-moment
relationship with us, and He wants to demonstrate His loving power to
others through us. We can approach God about any situation, for there is
nothing that is too small or too great for Him.*
Ask God to be a transformer in your workplace and city. |
When does God call people to long-term missionary service?
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