Keep Planting
F
or many years, Jim* and Carol* had shared their Seventh-day
Adventist beliefs with their very special friends George* and Carly.*
Not wanting to offend or pressure George and Carly, they carefully planted
seeds and occasionally invited George to sing with them for church. As a
result, George and Carly, on their own, began studying the Sabbath truth and
Carly especially was curious about the Millennium.
When Carol heard her
church was presenting the
Understand Bible Prophecy
meetings and Friday night’s
topic was the Millennium,
she immediately invited
George and Carly to
come. It seemed God
was providing another
opportunity to find the truth
of the Bible. Since Jim and
Carol were singing for the
meeting, they decided to Bible Prophecy Meetings
ask George to join them!
Following the meeting, the Pastor and Jim suggested both George
and Carly come back the next morning for Sabbath School and church so
George could sing again! They readily agreed and, consequently, returned
for Saturday night’s presentation! Afterwards, the student evangelist from
Southern Adventist University spent time sharing Scriptures affirming the
teaching of the Sabbath and answering other questions posed by George and
Carly.
The following day, Sunday, George and Carly in a chance encounter
connected with another couple who were also Seventh-day Adventists.
Though they too had periodically shared with George and Carly, they were
not aware of the extent of their search for the truth about the Sabbath! In the
conversation, Carly disclosed they had just attended some meetings with Jim
and Carol and had really enjoyed them. She excitedly admitted both she and
George were convicted that Saturday was the true Sabbath! Surprised and
overjoyed with hugs and hand clasping, their friends encouraged and affirmed
George and Carly’s decision and supported them in their newfound belief!
Later when Carly called Jim and Carol and shared the news of their decision,
they too were amazed and grateful!
Jim and Carol acknowledge clearly the work of the Holy Spirit in all the
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