A simple app developed by our Southeast Asia team to distribute Discovery Bible Study (DBS) story sets is transforming lives in a region ripe for harvest. According to our local team, this tool has become an extraordinary lifeline for those seeking truth.
One such seeker is *Ari, a new disciple of Isa Al-Masih (Jesus). Though raised in Islamic traditions and trained in a religious boarding school, Ari’s heart grew restless. The teachings he once embraced no longer filled the spiritual void he felt. His search led him to follow Isa—a bold and costly decision that brought both peace and persecution.
After choosing to follow Isa, Ari faced intense pressure. Family members rejected him. The community mocked him. Yet, he stood firm. “I never imagined that following Isa would lead me down a road marked by both suffering and love,” Ari shared. “But I now walk in truth.”
During this difficult season for Ari, a DBS story set titled Struggle on God’s Path, facilitated by missions catalyst, *Bret through the app, brought comfort and courage. The app became more than just a resource. It became a refuge. Ari and his house church group leaned into the Scriptures daily, drawing strength and guidance from each story.
Now, Ari is not only growing in faith. He’s boldly living it out. With humility and love, he shares truth with those who once ridiculed him. He doesn’t repay mockery with anger, but with compassion and prayer, just as Isa taught. He longs deeply for his family to know Isa and continues to pray that they too will experience the love and truth he has found.
Ari’s story reminds us that every effort counts. The app is more than a technological solution. It’s a bridge to hope for many who are quietly hungering for truth.
Please pray for Ari and others like him—that they would experience peace, joy, and continued strength as they grow in faith. Pray especially that God would answer Ari’s heartfelt prayer: that his entire household would come to know Isa Al-Masih.
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