My Testimony – The Day I Found Life in the Desert
I was a man of wealth and honor, a court official under the queen of Ethiopia. Outwardly, I had everything—power, position, possessions. But deep inside, there was an emptiness that nothing could fill.
I had heard of the God of Israel and longed to worship Him. So I traveled all the way to Jerusalem. I thought perhaps in the holy city, in the great temple, I would find the satisfaction my soul longed for. But even after doing all the rituals, I returned home unsatisfied. Something was still missing.
As my chariot rolled through the desert road, I opened the scroll of the prophet Isaiah. My eyes fell on these words:"Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter; like a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he did not open his mouth. In his humiliation, justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth.”
I read, but I could not understand. Was the prophet speaking about himself? Or was it about another? My heart ached for answers. Yet there was no one beside me to explain. I felt like my chariot was moving forward, but my soul was stuck in the wilderness.
Then suddenly, a man came running alongside my chariot. His name was Philip. He asked me gently, “Do you understand what you are reading?” I could only reply honestly, “How can I, unless someone explains it to me?” I invited him to sit with me.
And there, on that lonely desert road, everything changed. Beginning with that passage, Philip told me the good news of Jesus Christ. He explained how Isaiah’s prophecy was fulfilled in Him—how He was the Lamb of God, who took away the sins of the world.
My heart burned within me. The words of Scripture came alive. The emptiness I carried for years began to lift. For the first time, I saw clearly: the One I longed for was Jesus.
As we continued, we came upon some water. With joy in my heart I cried, “Look, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” Philip did not hesitate. We went down into the water, and there I was baptized.
When I came up, something unspeakable happened. Joy flooded my soul—joy I had never known before. The emptiness was gone. My heart overflowed with peace.
I looked around to thank Philip, but he was gone. The Spirit of the Lord had taken him away. Yet I was not alone. The Holy Spirit had come to dwell within me.
I remembered how, because I was a eunuch, I was never allowed to enter the temple of the Lord. I could only stand outside, far away. But now, through Jesus, I had been welcomed into the very Most Holy Place of God’s presence. Once I stood afar off, now I could call the Almighty God “Abba, Father.”
That day became the most unforgettable day of my life. I started my journey empty, but I went on my way rejoicing.
I thank the Holy Spirit for guiding me.
I thank Him for sending Philip to me.
I thank Him for opening the Scriptures.
I thank Him for giving me grace to obey.
I thank Him for filling me with His presence.
I thank Him for making me a worshiper in Spirit and in truth.
I will never forget that day in the desert road—
the day I found life in Christ....
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O what a wonderful, wonderful day, day I will never forget;
After I'd wandered in darkness away, Jesus my Savior I met.
O what a tender, compassionate friend, He met the need of my heart;
Shadows dispelling, with joy I am telling, He made all the darkness depart.
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Heaven came down and glory filled my soul, (filled my soul)
When at the cross the Savior made me whole; (made me whole)
My sins were washed away and my night was turned to day,
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul! (filled my soul)
Born of the Spirit with life from above into God's family divine,
Justified fully thru Calvary's love, O what a standing is mine!
And the transaction so quickly was made, when as a sinner I came,
Took of the offer, of grace He did proffer, He saved me, O praise His dear name!
