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2007年03月26日
The Church in Japan: A Bedside Baptism
A few weeks ago, Mr. N was rushed to the hospital and his family was told that he might not last the week-end. However, he came out of his coma and Reiko went to pray for him. After refusing at first the family relented as they figured that prayer would at least not hurt him. Reiko's prayer opened the way for me to pray for him a few days later. In spite of being known as a non-religious person, at that time he seemed to find his peace with God. A week later, the hospital allowed him to return home for a few days and at that time he expressed faith in Jesus and a desire to be baptized. He also gave me a charm which he said he no longer needed as he now believed in the true God.
This morning, myself and Reiko and a half dozen church members and Christian family members gathered at his home for a bedside baptism followed by communion. It was a wonderful and joyous time. Mr. N was supposed to be in pain but he said he felt fine and has not needed to take any pain medication at all. The swelling in his upper body and in his legs has also gone down. We do not know what the future holds, but it is times like this that make the missionary life worth living.
Romans 14:8 For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therfore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's. Amen
投稿者 bethany : 2007年03月26日 14:58
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