Bis hier und nicht weiter! (Benjamin's Story)

I wanted to share just one recent story of one person's life. It represents just a small piece of what God is doing here in Mainz in the life of our church...

As it turns out, another team member recorded the story, here's his version (Thanks, Caleb!)

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God is really starting to work in a young man's life who has been coming to services off and on since we began KiA Mainz in July. A few nights ago we held a gathering at our house and Benjamin (the man) came. After a little while he sat down to talk to our pastor, Philip. This was different to begin with because Benjamin seems to be a very quiet person. He grew up in an orphanage here in Germany but he is now in his late 20's or 30's I believe. So he sits Philip down and tells him about this dream he had just had the other night. Philp is thinking, "Oh boy, one of those..." :) (Because on a side note, we have met quite a few crazies through our ministry here.) But as he began to tell about his dream, Philip began to realize that this wasn't just a dream that Ben had had, but it was an encounter with the Almighty God!

Benjamin described how he was driving alone in his car down this long road, there were no stops, exits, gas stations or anything else around anywhere, just road. Finally, after driving and driving, he said he came upon this great bright light! Then he heard, "Bis hier und nicht weiter" which means "Until here and no further."

Philip asked him what he thought the dream meant and Benjamin began referring to God. Then Philip said, "well do you think you should invite God in and let Him come into the car with you?" And Benjamin responded, "I already have!" He then began to describe how great life was now and how something was different, he was changed!

I praise GOD because He has and is doing a great work in Benjamin's life. And I believe that seeds are being sown in so many other hearts just like Benjamin's.

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