I've killed 26 people read by Zoe Cochran.
Oh Lord, you were so good.
So ready to forgive.
And so full of unfailing love for all who asked for your help?
Psalm chapter 86, verse five.
Kayla Ray was canvassing in Bunbury, Western Australia.
When she walked up to her house where a guy was sitting in smoking.
As she started talking to him, he immediately stopped at his cigarette.
People don't always like that smoking.
He acknowledged as he put it out.
Looking at the cookbook that she had handed him, he asked what the difference
was between a vegetarian and vegan.
Kayla the opportunity to explain the difference and also share some
information about health with him.
Next.
She showed him a copy of the great controversy and asked him if he had
a spiritual background, sit down.
He said, I want to tell you something.
The man began to tell Kayla about his past in the Marines and the
different things that he'd experienced.
He explained that he believed that something is out there.
He just wasn't sure what it is.
If God is real, he has a funny sense of humor and I'm too afraid to laugh.
He then wanted to know the difference between Adventists
and other denominations.
So Kayla explained this and began sharing part of her testimony with him.
In return, he started to open up to her.
He began telling me about the things that he was going through.
Say, Kayla, he was suffering from depression and barely
getting any sleep at night.
He also told me about some of the things that he had done in the
past to bring him to this point.
The gods you were talking about before.
That's not who he is.
That's not the God of the Bible.
Kayla told him.
She then told him about God's love what he has done for each of us and how much
she wanted him to experience the same piece that she herself had found in Jesus.
What do I need to do?
The man asked helplessly, believe in him, give him your
life and ask for forgiveness.
Kayla replied.
26.
He suddenly whispered.
26 watt.
Kayla asked I've killed 26 people.
He answered.
Do you think God could forgive me for that?
I know he can.
Kayla said confidently.
If you ask him to.
She then took out a copy of peace above the storm.
Would you read this?
She asked, yes, I need peace.
He answered quickly.
What do you need?
Any small donation?
He only had American currency, but he was adamant that he
needed to give Kayla something.
It's not about the money.
Kayla told him if you read it, I'm happy.
He was so grateful that he couldn't stop thanking her.
Kayla asked if she could pray with him.
And he agreed asking her how to do it.
They prayed together and he continued thanking her as she left.
A fellow literature, evangelist named Jess was coming out of a
house when a man rushed over to her.
Are you with the Adventists?
Do you know Kayla?
He asked urgently.
He gave her a $10 note.
She gave me a book about peace.
It was so cool to hear the first part of the story and realize how
much this man had valued the book.
And the conversation said, Jess, Kayla is thankful for this God-ordained
appointment and the opportunity to be part of a ministry that transforms lives.
Zoe Cochrane: This year literature ministries celebrates 175 years.
This mum's devotional readings come from stories of faith edited by Vani Chu and
produced by the literature ministries department of the seventh day Adventist
church in the south Pacific division.
Jarrod Stackelroth: To find out more about this month's heritage celebrations,
visit heritage dot Adventist church.
Dot com.