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Sowing Seeds

by | Wed, Nov 16 2022

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Truck driver John found God in prison, and he called in to Visionathon today to tell us why Vision is so important to him.

‘Five years ago I was actually in prison, and He came to me,’ says John. ‘I’d poked my head up and said a few prayers looking for a bit of guidance and a bit of direction. But God was the one who actually found me.’

Since his release from prison, John says he’s had five wonderful years of going wherever God’s takes him. This has included working at a rehabilitation facility in Perth known as Shalom House. ‘He’s got me in some really beautiful places, you know, just mixing it up,’ says John. ‘We do a bit of street chaplaincy, ministering to people and giving pastoral care.’

For John, there are multiple things about Vision that have supported him on his journey. He particularly enjoys the music, which is always positive and uplifting. ‘You’ve also got the equipping that comes with it,’ he says. ‘Jeff Vines is one of my favourites, and listening on demand is a big plus.’

John says he gets a lot out of the Hebrew language too, because the depth and the passion of the language is so beautiful.

John also enjoys listening to the teaching of Chuck Missler. ‘He was saying how deliberate the nature of the Word is, and how God’s placement is perfect. I’ve seen nothing to contradict that. And Vision has been there every step of the way.’

‘The support and the equipping is just part of the blessing that God brought to my life,’ he says. ‘I am so indebted. Every time I think about it, it brings tears to my eyes. I want to fall to my knees and just thank Him. Because without God, none of this would have happened.’

‘Without that vision there to keep me propped up, there would be so much colour missing out of this picture.’

How amazing that 17 years ago, somebody sowed some financial seed that switched the radio on in Albany, in Western Australia. And then five years ago John was able to access this and he has been growing in his faith and discipling others ever since.

Your donation to Vision helps provide seeds of faith that God is growing in people’s lives all over the country. Why wouldn’t you want to be a part of that?

You can respond right now with your donation on the phone at 1800 316 316, at vision.org.au or in the Free Vision Christian Media app. You’ll be helping people look to God daily as we believe and work together.