Frithjov Iversen | CLV | 320 pages | 12.90€
All efforts in the Kingdom of God seem to be in vain. The enemy disrupts with great power, and no fruit is visible. No way out is in sight. What sounds like an exceptional situation describes the life of a pioneer missionary in the remote Congo.
As a young man, the Norwegian Oskar Johnson is called by God to serve in the mission field in Africa. But from the very first moment, he encounters only difficulties and discouragement. Illnesses repeatedly nearly cost him his life, the locals are difficult to reach with the Gospel, some still practice cannibalism, and sorcerers wreak havoc.
But together with his wife, he resists all adversity and continues to fight for God's cause, defying all the devil's attempts. And then the fruit comes. Stronger and more numerous than he ever thought possible. God keeps His promises and rewards the work of His faithful servant.
This biography is a great encouragement to faithfully follow God and continue serving Him until the end. "Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy," says Psalm 126. The book brings this promise of God to life and shows us how valuable it is to persevere through all difficulties as a faithful servant of God, so that the harvest may be plentiful.
Matthias Kussmaul, Municipality of Soest