What an incredible last few months in Pohnpei, Micronesia!
Words probably couldn’t even describe all of the incredible things we have seen
God do on this island. In the midst of the busy preparations for the level 2
Harvest School we have seen Gods hand in so many different ways.
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| Lenger, One of the beautiful outer islands we explored to send an outreach team to. |
One of my favourite ministry experiences in the island,
despite seeing incredible healings and testimonies, was probably seeing the
transformation in “Lil’ Wayne”. Every week a small team of us go to the prison
and get to spend some time singing and sharing the word with some of the
wonderful men living there. However, every week without fail, we would be
subjected to the demonic shouting of “lil’ Wayne – the rapper”. We wouldn’t
even be able to hear the speaker because Lil’ Wayne would be rapping the same revolting
line over and over again as loud as he could from his prison cell.
One week they let Lil’ Wayne join the rest of us at the
meeting but he caused such a commotion – declaring himself to be a “bad-boy
sinner boy” that other inmates forced him to leave. Yet on his way out he made
sure to threaten and swear at one of the international missionaries on our
team. Everyone waited with baited breath to see how the missionary would respond…
He waited silently for Lil’ Wayne to leave… then he slowly stood up and asked
for all of the inmates to pray for Lil’ Wayne their cellmate and brother in
Christ. To pray that he would be completely set free from all of the emotional
pain that he was suffering. They prayed beautifully and sought the Lord for
Wayne’s complete freedom. Strangely after that for the rest of the night there
was no more rapping from Lil’ Wayne’s cell … but that wasn’t the end…
The next week we went back to the prison and were pleasantly
surprised to see a new inmate in the group. We held the meeting as usual with
no interference. Seeing the inmates sing their own songs of love to Jesus is
one of the most precious things I have ever seen in my life. After the meeting
this “new” prisoner came and greeted us. He immediately turned his attention on
the international missionary from the previous week. We were all rather surprised
to discover that we were actually talking to Lil’ Wayne! He looked so different
it was hard to recognise him. He no longer looked angry and bitter but joyful
and with a sweet spirit. He came and humbly apologised to the international missionary
for everything he has said and done before. We were all amazed to see the
radical transformation of this young man. He has never shouted during any more
of our meetings; instead he has listened intently with a kind and gentle heart.
He is truly a free man!
This is just one of the incredible stories from this island,
if only there was time to tell them all. We have been so blessed as we have
prepared for the new missionary school. We have been on incredible adventures
exploring outer islands and deserted Japanese bunkers from WW2, hiking up
mountains, taking outreach teams into the villages and town all whilst
organising cooking supplies, port-a-potty deliveries and who knows what else
for this exciting new school. We have already had our first student arrive; so
stay tuned as I am sure there will be plenty of exciting and adventurous
stories to come!!
We are so grateful for all of your love, prayers and
support!
