As I came near to Blanca’s shop it was clear that something was wrong. Truth be told there is always something wrong at her shop, because she is a witch who sells all kind of things for demonic rites and spirit worshiping. There are two large altars in her shop, one to various saints and the other to death itself. As I walked in, the whole place was full of smoke and there were large jars with water and limes all around the room. Blanca was sitting in her chair as usual, but today instead of asking how she could help me practice my Spanish, she said, “I can't talk to you today, I’m sick.” I said OK and then asked her helper about all the smoke and water. She explained that it was to ward off evil spirits that they believed were causing this sickness.
I can tell you one thing, it sure wasn't working because that shop felt more evil than ever, and it always had a dark and oppressive feel to it. On my way out I asked Blanca if I could pray for her in the name of Jesus for healing. To my surprise she said yes! As I walked down the street praying for her I felt like Jesus was telling me to go back and pray for her in person. “But Lord, do you know how dark and hard it is in there? I mean you can hear my prayers right here on the streets can't you?” A minute later I turned around to head back, half hoping that she would say no I couldn't pray in her shop. When I got back I quietly asked if I could pray right then. Again she agreed. In my best Spanish, which is not so good, I prayed for her to be healed and proclaimed the Authority of Jesus over all other gods and spirits. I quickly left and continued to pray as I walked back down the street thanking Jesus for His love and asking him to do something great in that little witch's shop.
I must admit I was thinking God had asked me to pray for her more to see if I would obey than anything else. So you can imagine my surprise and excitement when I came back to see her and the first thing she said to me was, "Amigo, I want you to pray for me again because last time you prayed God healed me!” I was so amazed at His love for us people. I mean this woman calls on demons everyday and when they turn on her Jesus is still willing to touch her and show His love and power in her life. He is so unlike us. We would say you made your bed now lay in it and other things like that. More than seeing the power of Jesus to heal, which was awesome, it was the love of the Father that was so clear to me that day. Blanca is still not following Jesus. But do know that He has made an inroad into her life and her whole family. Please go to Him and ask for this family of witches to come into His Kingdom and lead others out of darkness into the glorious light.
Well, I know that story is a little long but it is also the very thing that Father is showing me. He is in love with us! No matter if we are near or far from Him. He is looking for ways to draw us in and speak love to our wounded hearts and make us whole. Brothers and sisters we can trust Him. No matter what He is telling you or leading you to do His heart is for you.
I’m so glad this is true as I get ready to move to Asia in a few months. I can trust Him. My Father loves me and is not leading me out there to die in the wilderness. But rather, to meet with Him in that place and extend this great and awesome invitation to the people of the Himalayas, that the Living God loves them and His Kingdom is as at hand and they are welcome in it.
To the Living God,
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