1 CORINTHIANS 12:26 (NIV)

»If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.«

April 19 2026

It's Not the Numbers That Count

ROMANIA

In Romania, we are witnessing God at work: the sick are being healed, and those struggling with addiction are finding freedom. At the same time, our partner shares about challenges and limitations. It is precisely this tension that challenges us—and invites us to pray for this work.

During our visit, our Romanian partner Daniel shares about his work. After morning prayer, he stands up, takes a deep breath, and says:

“Dear brothers and sisters, I have something to confess to you.” The room falls silent. “You often hear about many baptisms—50 or even 500. I can tell you about five baptisms.”

What at first sounds like an admission of failure reveals something else: it is not about numbers, but about faithfulness to the mission. This is precisely where the tension that shapes the ministry on the ground becomes evident. The sick are healed, addicts experience freedom—and yet not every prayer is answered; growth often happens in small steps.

And yet the certainty remains: God is at work. This reality challenges and strengthens our faith. It calls us to prayer and invites us to trust in God anew.

We pray ...

that our partners may be strengthened in faith,

that the church in Romania may continue to grow,

that people may experience healing and freedom in Jesus.

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