luciana

While in Manaus with my family, I had the opportunity to meet Luciana, a friend of Amanda's who was temporarily living with her family. One evening as we were in the living room together I asked Luciana if she believed in God. She said she did. "How would you describe your relationship with Him?" I asked. She gave an elusive answer and so I asked her another question that would probably bring a response she could give. "Did she believe that there is a heaven and a hell?" I like to ask questions of what people think, so that, through the help of the Holy Spirit, I can better address any area needed to explain the gospel. She began to explain her view of God and how people become a part of His family. After we talked for a little bit I asked her if she would be interested in doing a four lesson Bible study about God, relating that while we have our own idea or opinion on these issues, it is important to know what God thinks regarding these issues. The Come and See Bible study is evangelistic and great to use with people who want to "learn about God" more. She said she would like to do the study. As it was my last week in Manaus, we figured out what days we could do the study and started the next day. Amanda joined us in the study and understood well what was taught. The following day we received news that Luciana had found a place to live and would move out the same day--thus, we didn't finish the study. However, I was exciting to hear from Amanda that she would continue it with her. What a blessing to see her desire as a young Christian to see someone saved! Pray with me for Luciana!