The Time Has Come

"Do you know that this week I decided to become a Christian?"
"Yes, I heard that, praise God!  Welcome to the family!"
'A' smiled and laughed hesitantly. 

"Do you have peace in your heart about your decision?"  I asked her.
"Yes, but sometimes I still don't understand."
"There are things I don't understand too," I admitted. "But when the time is right, God will help us understand."

For over a year, 'A' had been attending Bible studies and learning about Christ.  Her first exposure to the gospel came through an English class.  At first, attending Bible study was more for English practice than Bible learning.  But as the months went on, God slowly, gently, transformed her heart.  'A' became hungry to know more about Jesus.  Then it didn't matter what language the Bible study was in, 'A' was ready to learn. 

"I know God is real, but I'm just not ready."  She told me a couple months ago.  Her main hesitation has been disappointing her family.   It's a scary prospect, espeically in a culture where everyone is taught to do everything possible to 'safe face' and not disrespect family.  Now, God has given her peace even in that area.

Marveling at the journey Jesus had taken her on, I asked, "Why did you decide to believe now?"
"The time had finally come."