Brad is one of our online mentors who speaks Russian and English. The very first message he received was from John, a neuroscientist and medical researcher working at a large university.
In his first message, John shared that not long ago, he was facing a metastatic return of cancer. That's when God sent a Christian his way to encourage him to persevere in his treatment and to try praying to God.
John had never prayed before, but he figured he had nothing to lose. So, he prayed, and God miraculously cured him.
John ended his message this way: “I have never been a man of faith, but I believe those short prayers at the cancer centre saved my life. Why did the Lord choose this path for me? Why did He save my life? I don’t know what the Lord wants me to do, but I am intent on figuring it out!”
John’s story deeply touched Brad. God was so clearly at work in this man's life! As they continued to talk, Brad shared the Gospel with joy. He carefully explained what it meant to be a Christian.
John decided to truly commit his life to Christ! So Brad encouraged him to walk in the Spirit, deepen his relationship with Christ through Bible study and prayer, become involved in a church, and participate in Christ’s mission.
Just recently, John shared: “I have been looking into different ministries for ways to reach out to more people [...] Instead of putting all my energy into earthly work and letting God have whatever is left over at the end of the day, I am being directed to do the opposite and start with God’s work. What exact shape or form that will take is not clear yet, but I am sure He will show me a path forward.”
Every day, God is at work around the world drawing people to himself in amazing ways, just as he did with John. It is such a privilege to be part of that process!
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