He moved to Japan, married a Japanese woman, and shortly thereafter trusted in Christ for salvation. The new believer searched for a church and began attending worship services that Josiah & Noeru Henderson (Japan) are a part of. Most weeks, his wife accompanied him but always seemed distant. She made it clear that she would not commit her life to God. Her husband prayed fervently for her salvation, as did other church members. One Sunday, the wife surprised everyone in a small group by sharing that she had given her life to God! There was great joy among the church members. The reality of her faith in Christ was evident in her life. Her joy in the Lord and love for His Word have greatly encouraged the church. At her baptism, she testified that God’s sovereignty and grace saved her, not her husband’s fervency or the church’s kindness.

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