Ridgell's Originals

Some of you know the story of Todd and Christian.  Todd is one of my fellow elders that prayed for God to put someone in his life that he could share the story of Jesus with.  Christian was a refugee who ended up in Abilene.  Todd hired Christian to work for him, he and his family served Christian with the love of Jesus, taught him the gospel, and Todd baptized him into Christ.

Great story of prayer, passion for telling the story of Jesus, a seeker, and how the Holy Spirit connects believers and seekers.

I have told this story all over the world.  I even included it in my book, Can I Tell You a Story.

So there is a farmer in Rupert, Idaho named Luke who needed to hire a hand for his farm.  One night he is reading about Todd and Christian and realizes he ought to pray that same prayer.  So he asks God to help him hire someone he can share Jesus with.

The next Sunday at a church meal, he asked if anyone knew someone looking for agricultural work.  Chris recommended Joe, recently released from jail.  Luke hired Joe.  Chris and Luke told Joe about Jesus.  Joe believed and decided to follow Jesus.  He was baptized into Christ about one month ago.

And I got to meet him at our evangelistic event up in Idaho last week.

Todd wanted to reach lost lost people and the Holy Spirit brought him Christian.

Todd and Christian inspired Luke.

The Holy Spirit brought Joe.

Sharing faith.  Making disciples.

Maybe this story will inspire you to pray for God to send you a Christian or a Joe.

Go God go.

God send us more seekers like Christian and Joe.  Thank you for being faithful to give the increase when we sow Jesus seeds.