The Word of God says the following:
“He raises the poor out of the dust, and lifts the needy out of the ash heap,” (Psalm 113:7)
I shared this Bible verse with the congregation on Sunday just before playing a powerful testimony. I told them it is one thing to give them a Bible verse and have them open and read it. But the testimonies are the living Bible!
This is a summary of the testimony I showed on Sunday. You can see the entire sermon along with the testimony via this link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/7SAyQipzYTw?is=FInhMzy_K0eJGl8U
The video started with a reporter showing a photo of a homeless man (Danny) to other homeless people, asking if they knew him. Some recognized him, saying they used to see him on the streets, in the shelter, and elsewhere.
Danny’s troubles started at the age of fourteen and followed him into his adulthood; he used drugs, drank, smoked, went to parties, and was heavily addicted!
Soon after, he lost his job. Then he started to sell things from his home: clothes, hats, his computer…
His relationship ended because of these habits; he would steal from his partner to support his addictions. She tried to cope with his habits for eleven years, but couldn’t. They had a child who experienced the breakup.
His relationship ended, the situation got worse, and he was living on the streets, eating from the cabbage. Once, he drank urine and ate food that had hair. He felt like trash; he thought it was over!
When he was at his worst, he found out that his young daughter started attending The Universal Church with his mother and attending the CBC (Children’s Biblical Center). At the age of eight, she was taught how to use her faith. She used to visit her dad on the streets, anoint him with the blessed oil, and plead with him to stop smoking and drinking, because she needed him with her!
There was a special purpose of faith at that time, and his daughter used her faith on his behalf. She drew a picture of her dad inside the church; that’s the miracle she wanted to see! She told him that one day he would change and leave this life.
Her faith was rewarded; her father came to the church, used his faith, and today her father is a completely changed person—no more drugs, drinking, sleeping, or eating on the streets! He is totally changed: from the inside out. He received the Holy Spirit; today, his life reflects Psalm 113:7.
Are you in need of a total transformation from the inside out? Visit The Universal Church today. Speak with the pastor about the purpose of faith of Mount Zion!
If you have children, don’t leave them behind; who knows, they could be the key to the total transformation of your life and your family!
May the God of the Bible bless you!
Bishop Bira Joshua
