Mr. Kang*, a 36-year-old man from a wealthy family, was known as a rowdy fighter. A gang leader, he had even killed two people and spent several years in jail. Still, the villagers could not complain to police because they were afraid of him; in their fear, they even tried to please to him.
When we arrived in the village that night I preached about Jesus being a "good fighter for his people" ( II Tim 2: 7 ). After the service was over, Mr. Kang sent us a message asking us to come visit his home and pray for his life. When the team heard, they did not want to go because we had heard the stories about him. I was a little scared myself, but I remembered the book of Jeremiah and his calling.
Just before we went to Mr. Kang's home, we prayed and asked God to change his mind and protect us from his hands. And the result was so good. When we arrived at his home, he was just paralyzed before us; all he could do was open his eyes. He told us that he wants the Good Fighter for his people and also for his family. After we prayed, Mr. Kang and some of his friends said that there is no happiness or peace apart from God. Now they are good instruments for Christ as well.
When we arrived at the hospital, he was lying in bed seriously ill. I shared briefly about the faith of the woman who had bled for twelve years. Then I told him, "If you have even small faith in Him, your pain will be released."
We prayed for him and returned to the village to get ready for the service. Meanwhile the doctor sent us a message, and it was good news: there was no need of blood anymore--his blood condition was normal!
Praise the Lord - He is always with us and in us!
*Names have been changed for security reasons.
