This past week I had the privilege to attend a leadership conference in Italy. Some of those in attendance (namely men) were some of the most incredible people I've met. Many had served the Lord in some remote place since before I was even born! But the person that stood out to me the most was a little man serving in his home country. He was in his upper 50's, and had recently been facing the choice to retire or not. He decided not to (Praise God!), so this is what he now does:
The poorest people in his home country are immigrants from Nigeria. The women aren't allowed real jobs, because they are there illegally. But it is legal for them to "work" as a prostitute. So, this man and his wife go each evening to the streets to meet with these ladies. Many come from religious backgrounds. The know the songs and the words to the stories that are shared. But their lives and hearts are so empty. As this man shared his story, his heart, and work among these women in his broken English, there wasn't a dry eye in the room. Such passion he had for a seemingly hopeless cause.
God is a God of hope. He is the God of light and life. And He, and He alone, will make a way for these women to find and live in freedom. Please pray!
And may many other countless men and women that begin to focus on themselves and retiring make the same decision as this dear man did!
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