Samuel Morris (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- March 27, 2024
Audiobook Live recordings from RLCF Family Prayer Meetings during which Santosh Poonen shares Christian biographies adapted for children Based loosely on the chapter from the book, "They Knew Their God" by Harvey, Harvey & Hey ----- http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The video recounts the life story of Samuel Morris, originally named Kabo, detailing his horrific captivity and torture as a young African prince. After a miraculous escape guided by light, he found safety and Christian fellowship. His journey highlights his deep desire to overcome the inner desire for revenge, leading him to profound prayer experiences where he felt filled with the Holy Spirit and joy.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
An African Prince Captured and TorturedBorn an African prince on the Ivory Coast, Kabo was repeatedly taken captive during tribal wars and subjected to horrific forms of torture when ransoms fell short.
Miraculous Escape and Journey to LiberiaA bright light and a heavenly voice gave Kabo the strength to escape his torturers, and a guiding night light led him safely through the jungle to a plantation in Liberia.
Conversion to ChristianityHearing the story of the Apostle Paul's conversion in church, Kabo recognized the same light that had saved him and soon gave his life to follow Jesus under the guidance of a missionary.
Filled with the Holy SpiritLonging to be freed from a deep desire for revenge against his torturers, Kabo spent nights in prayer until a blinding light filled his room, his burden vanished, and he was filled with the joy and power of the Holy Spirit.
A Desire to Learn More About the Holy SpiritSamuel read about the Holy Spirit in John chapter 14 and began searching for someone who could teach him, eventually deciding to travel to New York City to find Stephen Merritt.
Believing God for Passage to AmericaApproaching a ship's captain in Liberia, Samuel repeatedly insisted that his Father in Heaven told him the captain would take him to New York for free.
Healing and Revival on the Ocean VoyageAfter praying for an injured boy on board who was immediately healed, Samuel won the captain's permission to stay, and his quiet power eventually brought the abusive captain, crew members, and a violent giant to repentance and faith in Christ.
Arriving in New York and Meeting Stephen MerrittLanding in New York, Samuel was guided to Stephen Merritt's mission, where Merritt returned to find seventeen homeless men on their knees seeking God while Samuel's face glowed with heavenly light.
Praying in a CarriageWhen riding in an expensive carriage with Stephen Merritt on the way to a funeral, Samuel redirected the conversation by asking if Merritt had ever prayed in a carriage, leading him in a prayer that forever changed Merritt's ministry.
Arriving at Taylor University with Childlike HumilityArriving at Taylor University in Indiana on a Friday, Samuel asked for the student room that nobody else wanted, demonstrating a total lack of interest in earthly comfort and deeply humbling the college president.
Converting an Atheist Student Through Reverence for God's WordWhen an atheist student mockingly threw a Bible down, Samuel wept from deep reverence for God's word and prayed for him, leading the proud student to conversion and eventual ministry.
A Peaceful HomegoingWeakenend by the severe American winter, Samuel fell ill and was taken to a hospital, where he accepted God's plan with joy and passed away peacefully in May 1893.
The Continuing Ripple Effect of His LifeThough Samuel never returned to his native land, his death immediately inspired young men to volunteer for missions in Africa, and his story continues to bring people to Christ at his grave site in Indiana.
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