Stopped Dead in His Tracks

AnAmazing Fact: Covering15 percent of the Earth’s surface, the South Pacific is home to 2.3 millionpeople 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’sWord.

Paia wasrushing through his living room when he overheard something on TV that stoppedhim in his tracks.

I had justasked, “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 whereyou come in.

Will youhelp stop searching hearts in their tracks and turn themtoward Jesus?

A DivineInterruption

Paia grew upin the South Pacific and faithfully attended church on Sundays. His parentswere strict. Sunday was for Bible reading—no work, no play. But when his familymoved to New Zealand, he began exploring different churches.

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

TheChannel That Wouldn’t Change

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

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

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

It was asimple question. But it stopped him in his tracks.

Paia grabbedhis 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 watchingsermon after sermon.

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

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

 

A BigOpportunity in Vanuatu

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

That’s whyI’m about to take a missionary journey with Karen and our Amazing Facts teamto Vanuatu for an evangelistic series. At the same time, we’llbe training hundreds of Chinese pastors in Malaysia andleading revival meetings in Australia.

Will youco-labor with us to stop searching hearts in their tracks andbring them to Jesus? Your gift will provide:

1.    Evangelisticmeetings in Vanuatu

2.    Trainingfor persecuted Chinese pastors

3.    TV programs andresources to spread Bible truth

4.    Revivalsin Australia

 

Whateveryou give, God will multiply the impact.

 

Your GiftWill Change Lives

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

Also, whenyou send your gift, please write your prayer requests on theenclosed card. Our team prays over each one.

Paia is sograteful for the truth he found—and he knows that many others stillneed to hear it. Will you help the rushing multitudes stop in theirtracks by bringing God’s last-day message to the SouthPacific?

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

 

Yourmission-minded partner,

PastorDoug Batchelor

President,Amazing Facts International

P.S. Paia’slife changed when he heard a single question about the Sabbath. Howmany more like him are out there waiting to be reached? Your gift willsend Bible truth to thousands through evangelism, training, and media. Thankyou for caring!