Although my prayer was: God shake these people whom I telling about You and don’t want to understand, I did not think that God would shake the world in this way. I never thought that during my life I would live days like these, where fear has spread more than the Coronavirus. Fear dominates in the hearts of many people. Even in Beciu there are people whose faces are full of fear, to whom we have often preached the Gospel and who remained unchanged.
Recently I met two men to whom I have spoken countless times about the love of God and who remained indifferent, but this time everything was different. They were interested in knowing more about what was going on. I have often told people that things would go from bad to worse because of the wickedness of people and the sins they committ. They didn’t believe me. Now they have come to believe, to believe that God exists and that the Bible is true.
Yesterday, March 26, I went to buy milk from someone in the village. A boy who respects his grandparents and parents, a boy who always heeded the advice of his elders and who chose not to disappoint his parents, leaving his religion, and the traditions in which he grew up. I had to go home quickly, but I couldn't.
He stopped me to talk about the One I believe in, and he put all kinds of questions to me. This boy did not agree to talk about God with repentance, because He lived with the impression that we want to make people leave their religion. He even asked me if he could repent and remain orthodox at the same time. I told him he could take that step, but only if he kept the Scriptures. He told me that he had never read the Bible, but now he does since he has lots of time . I gave him a Bible. Wherever I go I usually have at least two Bibles, calendars, and Christian literature with me.
I think now is the time for us Protestant Christians to act more. Even if it’s more difficult to get out of the house, because we have restrictions, and we are scared of this virus.
We think about our children and it is not easy. We fear that maybe we will be infected and in this way they will get sick, too. If I happen to go to the Lord, isn't that what we all want? Never, no matter how great the risk, will I never give up preaching the GOSPEL.
Pray for us, and for all who take this risk that the Lord will give us victory. I know I have to be careful. I know the risk is great, but as much as possible, I have to preach the GOSPEL.
Be blessed!
Florin Sfetcu - PIEI Missionary