One Saturday afternoon in Nkhota Kota a few of us had the chance to go into the local prison and preach the gospel. Each of us was able to share a story or message with the hundred or so prisoners that were gathered around listening. Here’s a brief version of what we shared…
“Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”
Luke 17:19
We have all done things to make us ‘unclean’, but just by believing, by having faith in Jesus Christ, you can be cleansed.
Tara –
“For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.”
Luke 15:24
No matter what you have done, God is waiting for you, with arms wide open, all you have to do is return to him.
Josh –
“The end of the matter, all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”
Ecclesiastes 12: 13
Josh to the prisoners – “I’ve made more money in my 25 years than all of you combined. I’ve worked in the capital of the US, walked past the presidents house on a daily basis, eaten at fancy restaurants and worn expensive clothes. Now, here I am in a Malawian prison with you. There is only one rational reason for this, I’ve come to the same conclusion as Solomon, nothing matters but God and Jesus. So here I am, in prison to share God’s truth with you and as I look out into the crowd I know that despite appearances I am looking at some of the richest men in the world, for nothing is as valuable as knowing and believing in Jesus Christ, our Lord and savior.”
Shanda –
“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:32
Pastor Bonix gave an alter call in the middle of our visit resulting in 40+ prisoners coming forward and accepting the Lord. It was an amazing experience. Our time in the prison was one of my favorite ministry days out of the whole race. It was incredible to see God at work in such a dark and hopeless place. We were truly able to live out Isaiah 61…
Isaiah 61: 1
