Strangers: The Ripple Effect of Faith – Video of the Week
The Ripple Effect of Faith: How One Person’s Decision Can Transform the Lives of Others
Nate became a Christian just two weeks ago and is still feeling excited about it. In fact, he’s trying not to do cartwheels in public. Nate’s journey to faith was partly influenced by a person named Kim, even though they have never met.
Kim has loved Jesus from an early age and was a strong influence on her friends during college. While many of her peers used their college years to experiment, Kim remained committed to her faith. This was especially evident to her roommate, Lisa, who was drawn to the strength and confidence that Kim displayed. Kim shared her faith with Lisa and Lisa eventually became a believer as well.
Years later, Lisa met Thomas and the two became friends. Thomas had been hit by a drunk driver when he was 13 and carried a lot of anger and bitterness with him. However, after attending church with Lisa and her husband, Thomas began to study and search for the truth. Eventually, he decided to give his life to Christ.
As a result of his newfound faith, Thomas developed a new perspective on life. He stopped resenting what had been taken from him and started being thankful for the second chance he had been given. He became a public speaker and was often asked to speak at large events. One of these events was recorded and shared online, where it was watched by James.
James was someone who really needed inspiration. He had a lot of issues in his life and had been a passive husband, an absent father, and a terrible friend. No one disliked him more than he disliked himself. However, something clicked for James when he watched Thomas’s video. He realized he needed to surrender his miserable life to something greater and made the decision to follow Jesus.
James worked hard to make up for the lost years with his family and also began mentoring young men who were at risk of throwing their lives away. One of those men was Nate, who didn’t have a strong father figure in his life and had been making a series of bad decisions. James became the first positive role model Nate had ever had, teaching him about honesty, self-control, humility, and integrity. Two months later, Nate publicly declared his belief in Jesus, with James by his side.
This story illustrates the ways in which one person’s faith can have a ripple effect on the lives of others. It all started with Kim, who never met Nate, but her relationship with Jesus ultimately led to his own decision to follow Christ. This post highlights the power of sharing one’s faith and the ways in which it can inspire and change the lives of others.
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