You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you. (Isaiah 26:3) (NIV)
Dani and I met a missionary couple, who’s story changed us.
“I wanted to attend Bible college in Europe,” blonde Californian Leah said. “But I had a brain tumor. Churches around the world prayed, and a torrent of God’s peace overtook my heart. I wanted it to swallow me. I told my doctor I would forego treatment and trust God. He told me I was foolish.”
Leah enthusiastically sold her belongings in preparation for college or death.
Balazs took over the story with his Hungarian accent. “I was forced to drop out of college because I had testicular cancer, with less than a ten percent chance of survival. Hundreds prayed for me, and peace filled my heart also. I didn’t know Leah. But I knew the same peace.
“When treatments were no help, I discontinued them and waited to see when I’d go to be with Jesus. The doctors called it suicide and fought my decision with legal actions.”
Back in America, Leah’s doctor raised his eyebrows over her latest test results. The tumor had disappeared. As a result, he became a Christian and left for the mission field.
Leah left for Bible college in Hungary. Leah met Balazs. They had a lot in common, including God’s peace and a miraculous cure that later came to Balazs as well.
“Then he asked me to marry him,” Leah said.
After his parables, Jesus often said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” His point was that some stories are meant to change the listeners. Like this one.
Prayer: Prince of Peace, reign in my heart above all else.