15–19 October 2007: A Mission Beyond Borders
In October 2007, I traveled to Cambodia with the initial plan of renewing my tourist visa for Thailand. However, the Lord had a greater purpose for this journey, it turned into a powerful time of evangelism and divine encounters.
Sharing the Gospel in Siem Reap
While staying in Siem Reap, I had the opportunity to share the Gospel with the guesthouse owner, Brother Sophat, a Cambodian local. He joyfully accepted Christ and expressed a desire to attend church every Sunday to hear the Word of God. Praise the Lord for His mighty work!
During my time there, I also shared the Gospel with Brother Akira from Japan while we spent time together. Later, I met Sister Belen from Peru, who was raised Catholic. I played a praise and worship song for her, which deeply touched her. This opened the door to share the Word of God with her. Truly, the Lord was using me in incredible ways during this trip.
A Call to Help the Poor
As I journeyed on to Phnom Penh, I couldn’t help but notice the great divide between the rich and the poor in Cambodia. Most people live in deep poverty, while only a few are wealthy. This stirred something in my heart, I began seeking ways to help them sustainably, but I realized such efforts would require support from international NGOs working closely with the Cambodian government.
One major challenge I’ve seen in missions is the lack of resources. Many missionaries struggle or give up due to insufficient funds. But God gives us wisdom, not only to preach but also to find creative solutions. I now have ideas on how to support missions sustainably, and I trust God will open the right doors.
Divine Encounters on the Road
On October 19th, I left Phnom Penh by bus and sat next to a Cambodian brother who turned out to be a high school teacher. I shared the Gospel with him, and he immediately accepted Christ! He also had a sore throat at the time, but after I prayed for him, the Lord healed him. Hallelujah!
That same day, I met a young woman from the Czech Republic, Sister Hlobilova. She was burdened by her past and searching for peace. I told her about the love of Christ, and after praying for her, she accepted the Lord and felt a deep sense of comfort and peace.
The Holy Spirit was truly moving, touching hearts, healing bodies, and transforming lives. Even Brother Scott, a British man I encountered (who, coincidentally, is a classmate of my church director), was moved by the Spirit. Believe me, the Lord is at work everywhere.
Blessings and Shalom,
Pastor Boaz Kok
