Your Prayers Answered in Sydney!

More than 10 years ago, Adam, a 40-something-year-old Jewish man from the neighborhood, dropped by our Sydney shop and bought some books. He had many questions, and we began seeing him regularly. Adam made himself at home, sometimes helping himself to a cuppa (tea) or bringing something delicious to share at one of our Shabbat dinners. But just when it seemed like he was coming close to faith in Yeshua (Jesus), Adam would leave halfway through a Shabbat evening—as though he would come just so close and no closer. What could we do? We kept praying, and we mentioned him in our newsletter (under the name “David”) and asked you to pray as well. Praise God, Adam surprised us in late January by announcing that he believes Jesus was the Messiah.

The Lord had shown him a vision, making the truth of the gospel as clear as crystal to Adam.

He wanted us to know of his new faith, and we wanted you to know, with many thanks, because your prayers and support make stories like Adam’s possible. I immediately spoke with Adam about baptism; he asked some pertinent questions and was satisfied with the answers. Forty-eight hours later, he was walking on the shore with Jimmy (who’s helped manage our shop for years) and me, to follow the Lord in baptism. Afterwards, a group of us got together for some nosh (food and drink) and rejoiced in God’s grace. A couple of days later, Adam came back to the shop for his regular visit, and I asked him how he felt. He replied, “I’m full of peace.” Jonny Bronn has begun studying the Gospels with Adam weekly. Jonny started with us in 2021 as an intern. This year he began studying at Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Part of his work with us during this time is to meet with Jewish people, and that includes Adam. Jonny says, “I’m having a really good time studying the Word with Adam. I was very encouraged to see how he wants to learn more from the Bible— which was just what I wanted most from our meetings!” Adam’s father also drops into the shop from time to time to say hello, and he knows about his son’s new faith. Adam’s mom, as of this writing, doesn’t yet know. Please pray for Adam to continue growing in the faith, and for his parents to come to know Jesus as well.

by Bob Mendelsohn, Jews for Jesus Australasia Director