-The Heart-Touching Admission of a Professing Atheist
-By: Haven Ministries


-Dear Friend of Haven, bible

A young man, whom I will call Brian, sat down next to me on an airplane. During five-hour plane rides, like the one ahead of us, passengers rarely exchange more than pleasantries.

But not Brian.
Pleasant and well-spoken, Brian told me he worked for the U.S. Foreign Service. He asked what I did and I told him about 'Haven.' He said he hadn't heard of it, quickly adding that he was an atheist. As we continued our conversation he confessed that even though he believed there was no God, he still prayed the Lord's Prayer several times a week. Why?

He explained to me that his job is quite dangerous. He regularly visits embassies in hostile countries. Frequently his life is in danger, but he wants to help people and make a difference. He feels spiritually needy and is drawn toward Christianity, secretly hoping it is true.

My heart went out to him. Clearly something was holding him back.

We talked about many things, including the Gospel. As we got ready to disembark I gave him a challenge. I said, "Just ask Jesus, 'Are you real?' Then start reading your Bible and see what you find. You have nothing to lose."He said he would.

As I walked toard baggage claim I thanked God for the chance to share Christ, and also for the reminder that, despite feigning indifference, many people are interested in Jesus and are open to hearing about Him. Past surverys tell us one in three Haven listeners fall into this category. They may not be ready to take a step of faith...yet. But they are listening. That's why it is so important to reach as many people as possible with Haven's message that's "all about Jesus."

Let's keep telling the "Grerat Story...it's all about Jesus!" People are listening to us, and watching us. Only the Lord knows who will, (in private) accept Him as their Lord and Savior. (Romans 10:9-11)
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-Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and generosity! Keep telling people about our Lord Jesus. That is our mission until He returns.--Charles Morris

Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." [John 14:6]