Seeking to Surrender: A Revival in Sumatra
We love doing outreach in Southeast Asia, and one of our most unforgettable experiences took place in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. In a small, lively city, over 400 teenagers from various churches gathered for a one-week revival camp. Each came with unique hopes, struggles, and faith, ready to encounter God in powerful ways.
Encounters with Jesus Transform Lives
From the moment the camp started, it became clear that this was no ordinary gathering. Throughout the week, teenagers encountered Jesus in profound ways. It felt as if heaven had opened, pouring out waves of love, healing, and transformation on everyone present.
Some teens felt an overwhelming peace that washed away their anxieties, while others broke down in tears of joy or repentance. Many discovered boldness in their faith they had never known before. Every day, new stories emerged of hearts being healed, burdens lifted, and lives changed.
The presence of God filled the camp so powerfully that no one remained the same. By the end of the week, the small city in northern Sumatra had become the site of countless miracles and life-changing encounters with Jesus.
The Persistent Heart: A Young Girl’s Determined Search
Among the many testimonies, one stood out—a young girl’s unwavering desire to experience the presence of God.
In the early days of the camp, she repeatedly approached the staff, her voice filled with frustration and desperation. “I don’t feel anything,” she would say, watching others encounter the Holy Spirit while feeling left out. Her longing for God seemed unanswered, but she refused to give up.
Every day, she returned to worship with determination, pouring out her heart and crying out for God’s presence. She prayed persistently, clinging to her hope that God would meet her in her need.
Then, everything changed. During one powerful moment of worship, God met her exactly where she was. The Holy Spirit filled her, overwhelming her with His love, peace, and power. Tears streamed down her face as she finally felt the tangible embrace of God she had been seeking.
A Heart Set on Mission
But this encounter wasn’t the end of her story—it was just the beginning. That moment ignited a fire within her. No longer content to simply experience God’s love, she felt called to share it with the world.
With renewed passion and purpose, she committed herself to the Great Commission. She resolved to follow Jesus wherever He led and to share His love and power with everyone she encountered. Her life, once marked by longing, became a testimony of surrender and mission.
