Inspired to act by Acts
Every week two Dinangat Bible teachers in Papua New Guinea hike three hours to disciple a group of new believers in a remote village. They are currently teaching from the book of Acts.
Last week missionary Gary Smith and his 13-year-old daughter made the long hike in order to visit and encourage the new believers.
“As I sat there and listened to these two young men teach and explain the Scriptures,” wrote Gary, “I literally fought back the tears. It’s like watching a miracle before my eyes, God changing these people from the inside out.”
Then another miracle of God’s grace began unfolding before their eyes. The Dinangat men were teaching about Acts 19:18-19 where it states,“Many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all.”
After hearing this, Areke, a village leader, left the teaching and headed for his house. He came back with a little bag. When the teaching was finished he stood and showed everyone what was in the bag – his magical items. He then burned them in front of everyone as he explained that these things represent idolatry and he wants nothing more to do with them.
“The man I was sitting next to had tears in his eyes and hung his head,” Gary wrote. “It was amazing to witness and worth every step up and down those mountains to get there.”
Pray for the Dinangat believers who are beginning to understand God’s call for holiness in their lives. Pray also for the Dinangat Bible teachers who are faithfully presenting God’s Word each week.