This testimony from a Kenyan pastor who has been teaching the chronological booklets:
“I was traveling on a bus to Bungoma from Nairobi, and I happened to sit next to a woman whom I believed was a Muslim, as she was wearing a Hijab covering her head and face. As the journey is eight hours, I took out my booklet and started reading the story of Abraham and how God provided a lamb to take the place of Isaac.
As I was reading, I discovered that the woman was also reading with me. When I closed the booklet to say a silent prayer, she asked me to give her the book to look through it. I then noticed that she went straight to the page where I had stopped, and she continued reading. After a few minutes, I noticed some tears in her eyes. Although I was afraid, I asked her if all was well, but she didn’t answer.
After few hours’ drive, we stopped to have a cup of tea. I thought to myself that this would be the best time to talk so I invited her for a cup of tea, but she refused, yet requested if she could talk to me while others were having tea. I agreed.
This is what she told me: ‘I am from Mombasa and I have been a Muslim, but my life has been full of pain. I have never had peace. I got married to a man whom I later learned was an armed robber who kept a gun in the house. When I asked him about it, he beat me, broke my arm, and promised to kill me if I ever told anyone.
Two months ago, he joined the Al-shabab militia, and now, he is worse. Therefore, I am running away to my people in Bungoma were I can hide, but I am not sure if I will be safe. I feel like Isaac in the booklet who is ready to be sacrificed innocently, and am wondering if the God of Isaac can save me?’
She started to cry. I held her hand and told her that the same God is ready to save her if she would surrender her life to Him. In short, I prayed for the lady and she gave her life to Christ just like that!
I compared this with the Ethiopian who met Philip on his way. I am so humbled that just by reading these booklets on the bus could bring a soul to Christ.
We arrived in Bungoma late at night, and I asked her to stay at my place as it was closer than where she was going. She stayed with us for a few days, and my wife and I shared more about the grace of God. I believe that she is now safe where she is living. Help me to keep praying for her. I gave her a set of the 68 lessons as I had to photocopy them from my own copy. Praise God for another soul added to the kingdom.”
Rev Brian Kadege ADC Bungoma