It was just three days away from the 12th General Election of Malaysia. Political talks & rallies were organized everywhere. We handed out invitation tracts in the street. But we were worried. Would they actually remember the invitation in the ocean of those campaign posters & banners? Would our church members manage to bring along some new friends? We were worried. However, we prayed.

7:30pm to 8:00pm

The sky gloomed and drizzled. Only a handful of people showed up. Meanwhile a certain election candidate pitched a stage right in front of the church entrance. Loud speakers started boom blasting with dance girls doing their best number to draw crowd for their campaign. Our heart sank. But we prayed that God drew His people. Jesus said “No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him.”

8:15pm

A timid-looking man was wondering near the entrance. “What is your name?” It was dead silent. Eventually he uttered his name in a tidy voice. “Do you want to believe in Jesus?” Hesitated but then he nodded & made a prayer of salvation. “What would people call you in future?” He promptly replied, “A Christian!” Hallelujah. For the kingdom of God opens for the least & the weak!

8:30pm

The deafening noises in the street still penetrated the entire sanctuary. But a miracle took place when our guest speakers started the session of praise. The noises outside faded away suddenly! Stepping out from the sanctuary hall, the street was still stubbornly topped with the volume. But inside the sanctuary, it had as if become completely sound-proof. And the drizzling rain dispersed most of the crowd outside!

8:45pm -10:00pm

Many new faces showed up. At least 50 plus were first time to church. During the altar call, 13 responded. Some even raised both hands up high in the air! This included a hardcore Buddhist, who just a month ago angrily threatened to severe his friendship with his newly converted friend in our church!

When the church counselors walked out from the counseling room with the new converts, their faces radiated with joy! “So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for nothing like this had been seen in Jerusalem…” Chro 2- 30:26. Yes, rise up, brethrens. For the miracles of God are here & the season of reaping is finally near!