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Serving in Benin, W. Africa
July 21 2006 / ShareHim in Benin, Jun. 2 - Jun. 17 '06 #39by Elizabeth Buck
Personal Testimony of Elizabeth Buck.
Elizabeth R. Buck
1535 East Ninth St Trlr 39
Rochester, Indiana 46975
(574) 835-3684
I came to Africa prepared to teach God’s Word to a pagan culture. What I found was a well structured church organization in place that has done a fabulous job of instructing its believers in the ways of Christ.
Before I left America I was aware that we would be coming to the voodoo capital of the world. I had several churches praying with me for people to be freed from this bondage. I began attacking Satan in prayer before we ever left the States, so it should have come as no surprise that my site was the only one to be often “blessed” by the drums, chants, and incantations in an attempt to stop the meetings. Satan knows that his time is short and he will fight back when we dare go on the offensive.
I was never afraid, only curious/puzzled because I didn’t know what to expect. We just preached louder and nothing happened at all, because Jesus was present with His angels guarding us.
One evening when I knew the message was especially powerful I prayed for Satan to leave so people could come and hear God’s Word. 10-15 minutes later the drums began and a gathering of voodoo practitioners, as a parade, wended its way off to parts unknown. In a short time the chairs were filled with people hungry for God’s Word. I take no credit for any of this. God did it ALL, even prompting me how to pray.
I love the acceptance I have received. Even without understanding the language I have made friends that will go on throughout eternity. When this whole country comes to Jesus and casts off voodoo we will have a great time rejoicing when we meet again, either here on earth or in heaven.
1535 East Ninth St Trlr 39
Rochester, Indiana 46975
(574) 835-3684
I came to Africa prepared to teach God’s Word to a pagan culture. What I found was a well structured church organization in place that has done a fabulous job of instructing its believers in the ways of Christ.
Before I left America I was aware that we would be coming to the voodoo capital of the world. I had several churches praying with me for people to be freed from this bondage. I began attacking Satan in prayer before we ever left the States, so it should have come as no surprise that my site was the only one to be often “blessed” by the drums, chants, and incantations in an attempt to stop the meetings. Satan knows that his time is short and he will fight back when we dare go on the offensive.
I was never afraid, only curious/puzzled because I didn’t know what to expect. We just preached louder and nothing happened at all, because Jesus was present with His angels guarding us.
One evening when I knew the message was especially powerful I prayed for Satan to leave so people could come and hear God’s Word. 10-15 minutes later the drums began and a gathering of voodoo practitioners, as a parade, wended its way off to parts unknown. In a short time the chairs were filled with people hungry for God’s Word. I take no credit for any of this. God did it ALL, even prompting me how to pray.
I love the acceptance I have received. Even without understanding the language I have made friends that will go on throughout eternity. When this whole country comes to Jesus and casts off voodoo we will have a great time rejoicing when we meet again, either here on earth or in heaven.