A Powerful Story from Mexico

Less than 2 weeks ago, I received an email from Sergio, who lives in Amarillo, Texas. I've had the great pleasure of being a follow participant with this Chilean-born man of God on missions in 3 different countries through International Commission. I had previously asked Sergio to record and share with me the story of him ministering to a man shortly before his death while we were in Mexico last year. Here is Sergio's written account:

"But the daughter of the man would not allowed any faith to come to his house much less witness to him.
However, during his stay at the hospital his daughter who attends the church we were working with asked me and the other pastor to go see him at the hospital for a visit.She mentioned that he might not allow us to talk with him but we could try.
During the visit, the dad was ready to hear the gospel -I believe the Lord ordained the visit and prepared his and our hearts. As we told him about Jesus and shared the goodness of our Lord.He accepted Christ into his heart- we witness a supernatural change in his being. His face was glowing , he looked happy. I shared with him that I truly felt that the Angel of the Lord would soon be coming for Him.I repeated that to him and for him not to be afraid when they come for him. Just go with them I said.When you close your eyes for the last time, I said. You will opened them in the presence of God.No more tears or pain but everlasting joy. That evening, after I got thru preaching, the daughter come to me at 9:40 pm." I just received a call from the Hospital that dad passed way!"
She sadly stated. She went on how happy she was that after all these years her dad gave his life to God and now is in heaven.
I thought how great is His love for us. His grace and mercy that He wants none to perish. I will never forget His testimony. I still use this in my preaching to let people know that you never know when when your life will end and how much God loves them."

It was God's timing that this testimony from Sergio came to me again when it did, more than a year after I first heard it. For me it was like a cup of spiritual water for a thirsty soul.

Sergio concluded his email by saying , "...perhaps this holiday season you could share it with your family and friends as a True Christmas story and the reason for the season."