The Father of the Groom

Stories of Transformation

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Pavan comes from a well-known and highly affluent business community. He is known and respected among his own people, with his influence stretching across three states in South Asia.

Imagine the surprise for Pavan and his traditional Hindu community when his son decided to become a disciple and follower of Jesus. Imagine his surprise again when his son chose for himself (rather than submit to an arranged marriage) his own bride. And yet again, imagine the shock when that woman turned out to be a girl from a well-to-do, upper-class, community with a different religion. She too is a devout follower of Jesus.

We know for sure God is at work and John 6:44 is yet again being fulfilled (no one comes to Jesus unless the Father draws him). When a disciple maker, Brother Adam, was asked to perform the wedding and to speak to the participants, he agreed as long as the couple would first inform their parents of their wedding plans and get their permission. He also made it clear that the marriage ceremony would be a Christian marriage.

Both sets of parents decided to support the marriage. They invited more than 340 relatives and friends to attend. And at least that many people showed up on the day.

Brother Adam had the unique opportunity to share about the love of Jesus. He read from 1 Cor. 13:7 and he raised the question about why and how all of us need that love in our lives, using the story of the woman at the well.

After the ceremony, Adam stayed up late into the night, talking with and answering questions from many extended family members who came to him and wanted to know more.

Pavan, the father of the groom, has invited Adam into his home and into his extended community. In rocket science terms, we could call this a successful lift-off. So, now pray for Adam as he follows up on this opportunity. He has already begun introducing that family to more stories in the Bible about Jesus.

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