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Week 22 - Persistent Invitation

Ruby Johnston | March 2, 2026

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God is on the move — making the impossible possible.

I met Amelia* on the very first day of university, never imagining how far God would take her. Two years of persistent invitations and conversations led us to October 2026, when breakthrough finally began to unfold. Despite her resistance to religion, God gently and faithfully worked, transforming Amelia’s heart through unexpected, ordinary moments.

By her third year, the pressures of academic demands, family responsibilities, and work left her feeling isolated and alone — a familiar experience for many students. Yet God was on the move. After years of relentless church invitations, Amelia unexpectedly asked whether she would be welcome to attend, half-jokingly wondering if “church was actually a cult.”

That Sunday, as Amelia walked through the church doors, she described an overwhelming sense of welcome washing over her. As the service continued, this only deepened. During worship, she was moved to tears, experiencing a powerful sense of love and peace she had never known before. She quickly became a regular at church and joined a student small group focused on discipleship. Full of curiosity and questions, Amelia began exploring not just religion, but the relationship at the heart of it. At her very first small group, she prayed for the first time in her life.

The following morning, the charity she loved volunteering with unexpectedly shut down. Searching for purpose and direction, Amelia turned to God, asking for new opportunities. After praying, she went downstairs to find a Fusion Bible waiting on the table — delivered that very morning. Encouraged by what felt like a clear sign, she began reading the Bible that day.

The next day, she arrived at church full of faith — and God wasn’t finished yet. After the service, a one-off presentation was given by a charity partnered with the church, asking for volunteers. Amelia felt powerfully and personally called. She volunteered immediately, overwhelmed by how faithfully God had pursued her throughout her life, especially during her time at university.

Whether you’ve been waiting weeks, years, or even decades for someone to come to know Jesus, God is on the move. Even when we feel like giving up, God never does. He is changing hearts and shifting tides — and our call is simply to persist in obedience. Is there someone in your life you can continue praying for? Even when it seems impossible, we believe in a God who makes the impossible possible.

*Name changed to protect identity.

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Ruby Johnston

Ruby Johnston

Church Relations Developer


Since becoming a Christian Ruby has always loved sharing the Good News. Now studying at university, she is incredibly passionate about reaching the unreached. She loves seeing God work miracles in her community and is always looking for an opportunity to join in with God's heart of evangelism.

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