Italy, a land rich in religious history, is still in great need of living encounters with the Gospel. In partnership with local churches, Harvesters is training believers in Italy to boldly share the Good News through their personal testimony and witness. As the message of Christ is proclaimed, God is moving in power – saving, healing and revealing Himself in extraordinary ways.
Will you take a moment to pray for this nation, for those stepping out in faith, and for hearts to be transformed? The testimony below is just one example of what happens when ordinary believers, equipped with the Gospel, act in obedience.
A Divine Appointment in Naples
Ivan, a believer from the Jesus is Lord ministry in Naples, recently attended training with Harvesters at his church. The sessions are designed to activate the local church, encouraging everyday Christians to evangelise among their friends, families and neighbours. After hearing about the power of the Gospel and the command to preach it, Ivan felt stirred to ask God for an opportunity to share. The very next day, God answered in an unexpected way.
“I prayed in the morning, just like we were challenged to,” Ivan shared. “Later that day, around 4 p.m., I received a WhatsApp message, by mistake, from my neighbour. She meant to send it to her doctor. It was a desperate cry for help – she has cancer and was in terrible pain in her arms and legs.”
But Ivan didn’t see this as a coincidence. “I immediately recognised that it was God’s plan,” he said. “I prayed for her healing and declared God’s power over her situation. I told her by message, ‘Surely the Lord has already provided healing in your life.’ Then I thanked the Lord.”
A Miracle on the Doorstep
What happened next stunned Ivan and his family. “While I was telling my wife about what had happened, someone knocked at our door,” he said. “My wife told me, ‘You need to open it – this knock is for you.’”
It was his neighbour; she was crying. “She was lifting her arms and showing me that she had been healed. She said, ‘Ivan, Ivan, I couldn’t move my arms. But now look – God has healed me!’ She hugged me, overwhelmed by what had happened.”
She told Ivan that she had opened his prayer message and hadn’t understood why he’d sent it, until she realised she’d messaged him instead of her doctor. As she listened to his prayer message, she suddenly noticed the pain had gone! “I realised God is alive,” she told him.
“I burst into tears,” said Ivan. “I recognised that God is alive and still works signs, miracles and wonders today.”
This miraculous encounter came because Ivan obeyed the Great Commission after being challenged by Harvesters. The teaching helps participants see the urgency of the Gospel and step out boldly, trusting that God will confirm His Word with power.
How You Can Pray
Please join us in praying for the work of the Gospel across Italy through Harvesters:
- Pray for Ivan and his church in Naples as they continue to share the Gospel in their community.
- Ask God to embolden every believer trained to step out in obedience.
- Pray for those who have heard the Gospel to respond with faith and repentance.
- Ask God to perform more signs, wonders and healings that reveal His power and love.
- Pray for a movement of disciple-making and church planting to take root in every region of Italy.
- Thank God for His faithfulness and for the growing testimonies that show His Spirit is at work.
