Stopped Dead in His Tracks

An Amazing Fact: Covering 15 percent of the Earth’s surface, the South Pacific is home to 2.3 million people across 20,000 islands. While many know these islands for their beauty, few realize how many people there have never heard the full truth of God’s Word.

Paia was rushing through his living room when he overheard something on TV that stopped him in his tracks.

I had just asked, “Why do so many Christians keep Sunday as the Sabbath?”

Like Paia, millions are rushing past the truth. But every now and then, something makes them pause. That’s when the Holy Spirit moves—and that’s where you come in.

Will you help stop searching hearts in their tracks and turn them toward Jesus?

A Divine Interruption

Paia grew up in the South Pacific and faithfully attended church on Sundays. His parents were strict. Sunday was for Bible reading—no work, no play. But when his family moved to New Zealand, he began exploring different churches.

One day, as they walked to church, they passed a family working in their garden. Annoyed, Paia and his parents muttered about these “Sabbath-breakers.” He had no idea how much his own understanding of the Sabbath would change one day!

The Channel That Wouldn’t Change

Years later, as a father of two, Paia started watching Christian programs. He avoided Sabbath-keeping channels—he thought they were a cult! Then one night, coming home from work, he flipped on the TV to watch one of his favorite preachers.

The channel was stuck on a Sabbath station. Guess who was speaking? Me. Guess what I was preaching about? Yep! The Sabbath.

Annoyed, he tried to change the channel. Nothing. He began to turn away but froze when I asked: “Why do so many Christians go to church on Sunday?”

It was a simple question. But it stopped him in his tracks.

Paia grabbed his Bible and laptop, ready to disprove what I was saying. Instead, the more he searched, the more the truth became clear.

That night, he never made it to the shower. Instead, he spent hours watching sermon after sermon.

When churches temporarily closed during COVID lockdowns, he watched even more. Eventually, he knew he had a choice: Sunday or the true Sabbath!

Paia and his daughters chose the Sabbath. When they visited a Sabbath-keeping church, they were welcomed with open arms. He knew he was home.

 

A Big Opportunity in Vanuatu

Paia loves God, just like thousands of others in the South Pacific. But he didn’t realize something was missing until he learned about God’s true day of rest. Many still don’t know. They follow traditions, believing they are following Jesus (Mark 7:8).

That’s why I’m about to take a missionary journey with Karen and our Amazing Facts team to Vanuatu for an evangelistic series. At the same time, we’ll be training hundreds of Chinese pastors in Malaysia and leading revival meetings in Australia.

Will you co-labor with us to stop searching hearts in their tracks and bring them to Jesus? Your gift will provide:

1.     Evangelistic meetings in Vanuatu

2.     Training for persecuted Chinese pastors

3.     TV programs and resources to spread Bible truth

4.     Revivals in Australia

 

Whatever you give, God will multiply the impact.

 

Your Gift Will Change Lives

As a token of my gratitude for your gift this month, I’d love to send you my new message, “When Our Prayers Seem Unanswered.” In these last days, we must remember that God always hears us. I pray this message strengthens your faith—and that you’ll share it with someone else.

Also, when you send your gift, please write your prayer requests on the enclosed card. Our team prays over each one.

Paia is so grateful for the truth he found—and he knows that many others still need to hear it. Will you help the rushing multitudes stop in their tracks by bringing God’s last-day message to the South Pacific?

Give today—and let’s turn searching hearts toward Jesus!

 

Your mission-minded partner,

Pastor Doug Batchelor

President, Amazing Facts International

P.S. Paia’s life changed when he heard a single question about the Sabbath. How many more like him are out there waiting to be reached? Your gift will send Bible truth to thousands through evangelism, training, and media. Thank you for caring!

 

 

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