Saturday, April 29, 2006

“Hellish” Business Transformed into a Godly Haven

Maria, a 60-year-old woman, was known in her town as the “bar lady” because she operated a liquor store and bar. Her business had a hellish reputation where rough people got drunk and fought.

The Church of the Nazarene presented the film in front of her bar. This particular night her bar didn’t have a lot of customers so she watched the movie from a distance. Because the film captured her attention, she closed the bar and watched the remaining of the film.

At the end of the presentation, she approached the leaders of the team and replied, “Friends, can you pray for me? I need Jesus in my life.” Since Maria received Jesus into her heart, she no longer sells alcohol and cigarettes. Her place of perdition is now transformed into a haven where people can hear about the love of Jesus. Glory be to God.