In Africa among some of the native tribes, many of the cruel pagan tribal customs and practices are still carried on. Children are forced to undergo terrible sufferings and many die as a result. It is very hard for the Christian children to escape these evil rites.
One day, the daughter of one of the Christian families was kidnapped by the natives and forced to go to the village where some of the pagan ceremonies were being performed. The parents were powerless to protect her themselves, but the God of the Christians heard their cries and proved Himself strong on behalf of those that trust in Him. The Christians met together for prayer, and then they all went into the town where the girl had been taken. They began to sing, to pray, and to preach. For about two hours this went on. Then the Christians demanded, in the Name of Jesus, that the Christian girl be released.
The Devil People, as they were called, trembled at that name, and owned they had done wrong in seizing the girl. Finally, they gave her back unharmed.
That night, where the Christians met, the little hall was filled with their songs of praise and thanksgiving to God for all His goodness. It was a great victory the Lord had wrought, and a powerful testimony went forth. They said: “Our God has power; He is not a God of stone. Our God is mighty!”
ML 11/24/1968