Afar of Northern Africa

(AH-far) – Here is Sarah’s story: “My husband came to faith before me, but he didn’t tell me immediately. As the weeks passed, I began to notice a change in his behavior. He became a kinder, gentler, honest man. He also stopped doing the rituals of our former religion. I asked him about these things, and he told me about Jesus. I was afraid that he had changed his religion. But he told me, ‘This isn’t about religion.’ And, clearly, his former religion had never had such a positive impact on his life. Then, I got sick. I tried medicine and traditional Afar paths to healing. Everything failed. Finally, my husband prayed for healing in Jesus’ name, and I was instantly well. I knew that I had to follow Jesus. The power to heal and the power to change lives clearly belong to Him. Women with the same illness began coming to me at night, asking for prayer. I prayed for them in Jesus’ name, God gave many healings, and I testified that He is the one we must follow. Several women have believed, and we have begun meeting together to study God’s Word. Pray for a harvest among women.”