October 2024
The Apostle Paul asked for prayer
that the word of the Lord would have free course, and be glorified (2 Thessalonians 3:1). It is important that we pray about this regularly since Satan is working continually to restrict the proclamation of the Gospel. Sometimes the Lord uses tools like medical missions to open doors, allowing His Word to have free course. Such is the case in the following account given by Kristine McLaughlin, BIMI Medical Missionary serving in Côte d’Ivoire.
When one arrives in a new village, we as missionaries have learned through the years that it is important to present ourselves to the village chief. We arrived, asked around, and were directed to his house. We met with the chief along with his nobility. They welcomed us warmly. To our great surprise and delight, the chief asked if one of our men could preach. I had a couple of deacons with me. Our head deacon preached. They asked for a second preaching session and then a third. All of which our men were glad to deliver. Our hearts could not have been more touched. In my 15 years of ministry here in Ivory Coast, I have never seen this level of openness from a chief during an initial meeting. At the end of our time together, he thanked us sincerely and said,
“We are thirsty for this Word. We will be watching the road for when you come back.”/>
I praise the Lord for how He is working around the world through faithful missionaries like Kristine. The Word of God is being proclaimed and It will never return void. Thank you for your support of missionaries who are seeking to glorify God by entering the doors He is opening in Africa and the rest of the world. May the L
ORD richly bless you!
In Christ,
David H. Snyder
John 15:16
David & Barb Snyder