How Amazing Is God’s Grace: Local Rastafarian Gives His Life To Christ

Written by: Sophia Roman
Article source: JOY! Magazine

“Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone, a new life has begun. And all this is a gift from God, who brought us back to Himself through Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Mourriso was a third generation Rastafarian. Born into a strong Rastafarian family and culture, all Mourriso knew was a strong brotherhood between the men. His hair was never cut, as he was sworn into this lifestyle. With an absent father and mother, his grandparents took care of him. His grandfather was a Rastafarian too. Mourriso is very intelligent, fluent in both Afrikaans and English.

Failing his matric year was his greatest disappointment as he was a hard worker – despite his home situation. He wanted to complete his studies, but things at home were not rosy at all. He had to go and work so that he could bring in money for his family. His grandparents were getting old and his biological mom was caught up in substance abuse and was unemployed.

Haile Selassie – the dead god
Mourriso found himself working on the farms in Stellenbosch doing hard labour, trying to make ends meet. He describes the hot summers, the scorching sun burning his skin, the fierce winter months, and the hard labour that he endured so that he could take care of his family. Speaking with Mourriso, my heart truly went out for this young man.

He lost his job and started to live on the streets, becoming addicted to marijuana. As a Rasta, Mourriso had a strong belief in Haile Selassie – the former emperor of Ethiopia – who is the god they pray to. Mourriso had faith, but there was a deadness in his soul. Haile Selassie deeply disappointed him. There were just no answers to his questions, and his deep quest for the living God continued.

The Lord is faithful to turn any situation around when we cry out to Him.

The Father’s touch
Eventually Mourriso – at his wits end – prayed to the living God, crying out for an answer. It was at this point when he picked up a pamphlet of Evangelist Edward Ackerman, who was soon coming to his community to minister. His excitement grew as he had heard that this evangelist comes from a similar background as he does. Mourriso was curious to go to the tent campaign. He remembers the night vividly. He heard about Jesus who died for him, and about the love of God, and that God has a great plan for his life. That night his life took a 360 degree turn.

He is now so in love with Jesus
Mourriso is now committed to the Lord and is excited about his new life in Christ. The first thing that he did was cut all his dreadlocks off. He is so in love with Jesus. His joy in the Lord is so obvious and contagious. He believes that the Lord has called him to do a special work with young people – but he is patient and is trusting God to lead him. His greatest desire and prayer is that his entire family will come and taste and see that Jesus is the only true and living way.

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Date published: 13/02/2021
Feature image: Mourriso
Sophia Roman is a pioneer, visionary and life transformation coach. Sophia and her husband Theo pastor the West Reach AOG Church in Mitchells Plain.

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