A Miracle of Community Transformatiom

A couple of days ago, I saw a short video clip about the transforming work of God in the city of Alomonga, Guatemala. A few years ago, this city had a high crime rate as the result of drug and alcohol use. Three jails were built to house the criminals and the local officials still had to bus the overflow prisoners to other community jails. It was a place of poverty and no hope. Missionaries were chased out of town. Local pastors were beaten almost to death. But something happened. The few believing Christians began to pray. And suddenly, the city was transformed. The community has closed the jails. There are no criminals to be housed. There is no alcohol and drug abuse. Families are living in peace and harmony. The churches of Alomonga are filled. Even the farm land has been transformed. Whereas, only four truck loads per month of produce were being exported in the past, now forty truck loads per week of produce are being shipped to market. The community now proclaims God loudly and publically. The signs of the citizens belief is seen everywhere in Alomonga. It's a miracle of transformation. Do a google search and read about it yourself. God's word is true, "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land" (2 Ch 7:14 NIV). Who doesn't need the transforming power of God at work in their life?