The indigenous people had long been suspicious of Pastor Kabir*, who came to their South
Asian village on a regular basis to preach, pray, and fellowship with the handful of believers who lived there. Most of the villagers were not only devout Hindus, but they were also superstitious. A Christian pastor was never a welcome sight.
In the village lived a young girl named Aama*. When she was five years old, her eyesight began to fade and soon, she was partially blind. Her parents not only sought treatment from hospitals, but they also took her to witch doctors and mediums. No one could help. Soon, Aama was unable to attend school and her education suffered.
The Power of God Made Known
One day, a neighbor suggested to Aama’s father that he take her to the group of Christians who met together in the village. “Maybe the Christian God can help her,” the neighbor said.
Having exhausted all of their options, Aama’s father agreed, and the family went to the Christians. On hearing of Aama’s ailment, the pastor did not hesitate. He laid his hands on her eyes and prayed, trusting in the Lord’s almighty power.
Then something remarkable happened!
When the prayer ended, Aama rubbed her eyes, and as she did so, white particles began to fall from them. Blinking, she suddenly realized her eyesight was restored. She could see clearly.
“The family was astonished at this miracle and gave thanks to Jesus,” the ministry leader later reported. “They then willingly heard the gospel and now testify that Jesus is the true God. The news of this miraculous healing spread to the whole village and the neighboring villages.”
Now, because of the Lord’s miraculous healing of a young girl, a village once devoted to idols has acknowledged the power of the Lord. — Christian Aid Mission
Pray for these indigenous people. Pray that the Holy Spirit will move among them, ushering them toward a deep faith in Jesus Christ.
*Name changed for security.
