I was able to talk with a close friend in Senegal earlier this week. It had been quite a while since we had spoken to each other “live” since leaving WhatsApp voice messages is the norm between friends in Senegal (rather than talking live which requires both parties to have good internet connection at the same time).

After catching up on family news and the weather (it was 113 ℉ there one day this week!) this friend told me about two dreams they had two months ago. In one dream, Jesus was reaching out; in the other, His voice spoke. But after sharing about these dreams with close family members, the family reacted with anger and expressed a desire that our friend move out immediately. My friend has been unsure of what to do and how to respond, struggling and praying since then. They said they had been praying that I would call and give advice!

I said that the one thing I can say for sure is that God wants this friend to believe in Jesus, to follow Him, and to become part of His family. I can’t say how their earthly family will react, but the Bible tells us to “Seek the Kingdom of God first…and He will give you everything you need.” I suggested my friend go talk with a local believer in town that we both know.

After I hung up the phone, I prayed and wept with joy that Jesus is so clearly calling this friend to come to Himself. As I prayed I could picture this friend singing in church and I cried and prayed with fervent hope that this friend will get to experience the sweet fellowship of belonging to His family, will get to know and walk with our beloved Jesus, and will have the peace that comes with assurance of salvation. Will you pray that this vision will become reality?