134. Young Man’s Compassion is Catalyst for Global Ministry -with Denny Matthews

When James Harrison left the comforts of his home to join relief efforts in East Africa, his eyes were opened. James' heart was moved by the dedication of local pastors to take the Good News of the Gospel to their own people — sometimes traveling days on foot to reach those in need.

Though James left us too soon, his legacy lives on through Open Eyes' Mobile Messengers™, who accelerate the message of Jesus Christ to the underserved peoples of the world. Over the last decade, Open Eyes has connected donors to the world's most difficult places, where Open Eyes Mobile Messengers™ are delivering the Gospel to unreached and underserved people every day. (Open Eyes website)

Denny Matthews, the President of Open Eyes ministry, shares:

• His personal experience growing up as a missionary kid in India
• An undeniable healing miracle that he witnessed in his family
• The testimony of James Harrison and how his compassion has been turned into action through Open Eyes Ministry
• The impact of the ministry around the world (baptisms, churches in network, mobile messengers)
• How this work has personally been full circle in his life

 

Thank you Denny, for taking time to share with us how God is moving through the legacy of James Harrison and so many like yourself that have partnered to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ! I am expectant for what God is doing through the hearts of this group!

 

For more information about Open Eyes Ministry:

https://openeyes.net/

 

To see the 9 minute video the James Harrison Story (so powerful):

https://youtu.be/cjJNpTktqgA?si=qsNMLYz7lXOcy_fI

 

To see more videos from Open Eyes Ministry on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0C4TM72FDDItnM3pok1-A/videos

 

To learn more about the Matthews' family's journey in ministry, check out a book that Denny's brother wrote:

"My Father's Business —making the most out of His MUST" is an account of Bennie Matthew's earthly father's journey - the personal tests, tragedies, and triumphs he endured when his father was called to pioneer mission field where less than one percent are Christian.

https://a.co/d/eQP4PHf

 

Jan Harrison (James' mother) wrote a powerful book about life after the storm of loss:

https://a.co/d/9xN04VM

 

To follow Open Eyes Ministry on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/openeyesorg

https://www.instagram.com/openeyesministry/

 

A special thank you to Daniel Zapata for the beautiful images used in this testimony! Thank you for capturing these moments!