Miracles - Prostitute Encounters Christ

About this sermon

Isha Dean, 28, was like many young women her age. She wanted to find someone to love her and to live a happy, fulfilled life. But she got lost trying to find those things in the wrong places. Drinking parties and immorality became cheap substitutes for the satisfaction she sought. And soon they shaped her life. “That was my life: partying, alcohol and sex. I did those things night after night, constantly trying to be happy. It was my idea of fun,” Isha said. For a while, she was not concerned about her loose lifestyle. It did not matter to Isha what kind of men she dated – younger, older or married with children. Eventually, though, her reckless life consumed all her money. So Isha began to request money from the men she slept with – but only to spend it on her lifestyle of partying. Isha’s life had no real purpose, and she began to feel how hollow it had become. In her mind, religion offered no hope. Her Muslim father had already abandoned her family. And her mother’s Christian faith did not appeal to her. The emotional void in Isha’s heart only continued to grow wider and deeper. “The more parties I attended and the more men I slept with, the more I regretted it,” she told CfaN. “After a while, I even lost the desire to go out. So I would just sit at home alone.” Then, for reasons she still does not fully understand, Isha decided to attend the CfaN Gospel Campaign in her city. Her heart began to awaken at the meeting the first night. Something stirred inside of her as she heard and saw the many miracles. “I saw people jumping saying, ‘I can walk!’ I heard people shouting, ‘I can see! I can see!’ I could not believe it! I thought, ‘Wow! Jesus can work all these miracles? It’s wonderful! It’s wonderful!’” Such signs and wonders opened Isha’s heart to the Gospel. She realized Jesus offered forgiveness, healing, fulfillment, joy and real life. So that night, in a crowd of more than 100,000 people, a miracle occurred inside of her. Isha prayed with all of her heart that Jesus would forgive her sins. In that moment she knew God had forgiven her and everything began to change. Immediately Isha turned from her old lifestyle and began to walk with Jesus. And as she grew in faith, her life continued to change dramatically. “Before, I was visiting clubs, dancing, drinking, smoking and sleeping around. But not anymore! I am free! Jesus has set me free!” Now Isha is married and raising her children with a husband who loves her. Everything has changed. Isha’s entire life is brand new. She has experienced the absolute truth of Jesus’ words: “If the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed,” and “I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full.” Today she has a simple message for any who will listen: “If you think you cannot change, and that God will never forgive you, I want you to know that God will forgive you and totally change your life!”

Topics

• Jesus Christ
• Miracles