THANKING GOD FOR WHAT HE HAS DONE
MORE THAN 14,000 PEOPLE heard the Good News in Brussels—and hundreds made life-changing decisions for Christ.
Dear Friend,
Recently, I had the privilege of preaching the Gospel in Brussels, Belgium, one of the most diverse places on the continent. This melting pot city is often called the political and financial capital of Europe. People from all walks of life came out on a cool fall evening, eager to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Brussels’ ING Arena was filled to capacity, and we set up two overflow areas so that those who couldn’t fit inside the main hall could still find out how they could have “Living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3, NKJV). More than 620 churches across the region had joined us to pray, plan, and prepare for this moment, and we thank God for their partnership. Before I preached, Charity Gayle, The Afters, Dennis Agajanian, and the Tommy Coomes Band led the crowd in a powerful time of worship. It was tremendous to hear thousands of voices singing praises to the Lord.
With the help of interpreters, simultaneous translation was provided in five spoken languages—French, Flemish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Slovak—and two sign languages. I told the crowd of over 14,000 people about the parable of the prodigal son and of God’s unfailing love for them. I urged them to repent of their sins and place their faith in His Son—our only hope for this life and for eternity.
We give God all the glory that more than 1,100 people came forward to repent of their sins and put their faith in Him—and nearly half of them were young people! Our volunteer counselors connected with these men, women, and children and prayed with them in their native languages. Luc was among those local Christians who were trained through our Christian Life and Witness Course to help these brand-new believers. He and his wife, Nelly, served at my father’s Crusade there in Brussels five decades ago—and now they were excited for the opportunity to once again “minister according to the gift of the grace of God” (Ephesians 3:7, NKJV) in their hometown.
At the end of the service, Luc met Jules.* This 60-year-old man had attended church with his family many times over the years, but he had never been willing to surrender his life to the Lord— until that night. With Luc by his side, he prayed in Flemish to receive Jesus Christ in repentance and faith. We praise God for this new brother!
Will you please pray for each person who made a decision for Jesus Christ? Ask the Lord to strengthen them and make them bold witnesses for Him. Please lift up the local churches that are working hard to disciple these men and women.
You are an important part of life-changing ministry around the world, and I thank God for you. It’s my prayer that the Lord will bless you and your family with His peace, joy, and presence this Christmas season.
Have a wonderful Christmas,
Franklin Graham
President & CEO
INTERNET EVANGELISM
TWO HEARTS TRANSFORMED BY GOD’S UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
For years, Kaylee* felt a persistent sense that something was missing in her life.
She had struggled with drugs before breaking free and dedicating the past 10 years to restoring broken relationships. Her life was improving, yet Kaylee still felt a lingering emptiness.
This feeling drove Kaylee to a part of her life she had long ignored—her relationship with God.
Growing up, Kaylee had occasionally attended church but stopped as a teenager. “I never felt much of a connection to God,” she shared. “But I have seen other people feel this strong connection and it seems beautiful and peaceful.” Kaylee realized that God’s presence was missing from her life and that she was ready to have a meaningful relationship with Him. She prayed to receive Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.
GOD’S PRESENCE WAS MISSING FROM HER LIFE
However, worry and lingering guilt still weighed heavily on her. Would God accept her after all the hurt she had caused?
Uncertain about what to do next, Kaylee, like many other Canadians, went online to SearchforJesus.net to find answers. She enrolled in the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada’s Know Jesus discipleship course. Through one-on-one mentorship, the free course explores what it means to truly know Christ and live as a Christian.
‘I Felt the Presence of the Holy Spirit’
After enrolling, Kaylee was paired with Marcy,* a trained online volunteer. Marcy reassured Kaylee that God meets people where they are, even as sinners. “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28, NKJV). As Kaylee learned what it meant to have a relationship with God, she felt her own faith growing stronger.
In one of the lessons that discusses the ministry of the Holy Spirit, Kaylee shared with Marcy the new reality she was experiencing. “For one of the first times, today I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit. I felt like God was guiding me today, leading me down a certain path. It was such a new and beautiful feeling.”
As Kaylee grew in her walk with the Lord, God was also at work in her family. Throughout her journey, Kaylee’s husband, Jonathan,* saw the changes in her and became curious. He started praying and reading Scripture, and he also gave his life to Christ. “It feels so wonderful to see these changes happening in both of us,” rejoiced Kaylee.
Will you pray for Kaylee and her husband as they continue living in faith, and for many others to experience God’s unconditional love in their lives?
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
GOD WORKS THROUGH PEOPLE LIKE YOU TO CHANGE THE WORLD BY THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL. The Gospel changes lives—now and for eternity. When you designate a gift for “Where Most Needed,” it is available for immediate ministry opportunities and needs, including the personnel, resources, materials, equipment, and support services vital to the work of evangelism around the world.