I met Larush after a few days of class and really got to know him on our work duty at Kings Mansion (the photo is of him working on some pruning). I love his journey to Christ and his vision for Kosovo and I thought you’d enjoy his story.
“My name is Larush Ramosaj.
I am from a small town called Decan in Kosovo (Eastern Europe). Kosovo is a traditional Muslim country and I am from a traditional Muslim background. Since the age of 15 I had been searching for spiritual truth. Deep in my heart I longed for meaning and purpose for my life. Being from a Muslim country I was not taught, nor did my parents know the one true God.
The war started in my homeland (1998), it was a dark and tragic time for everyone. My Family and I moved from one town to another in a perpetual effort to escape massacre. I vividly remember the feeling that something supernatural was protecting us. There must be a God out there somewhere I thought. Little did I know that His plan of redemption was already in effect for my Family.
During the Nato bombing we left Kosovo for Macedonia as refugees. When the war finally ended we returned to Kosovo where God had opened the door for missionaries and the good news into my homeland. I was unaware that my youngest sister and mother had accepted Jesus as their Lord and saviour. One evening I remember that my mother was extremely happy and talked with me about Jesus. I had never before heard my mother talking about God, it was very special to me.
However, I was still struggling with islam and striving to find truth in my traditional faith. I buried myself in the Koran and muslim books but nothing changed my life. There was still a great emptiness and void inside of me.
It was Christmas 2000 and I was walking in my home town. I remember that It was so cold and Christian missionaries were projecting a film about Jesus. I stopped to listen. Jesus said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” These words came alive to me. They touched my heart deeply. Something happened deep within my being!
The faithful missionaries gave me a Bible and I read it from beginning to end. Some time later my mother invited me to a service at “The Fellowship of the Lord’s People”. When I entered the Holy Spirit was palpable, I started to shake, I could feel my emptiness lifting and healing. I gave my life to Jesus that day. Our lives began to change, God was providing for all our needs—it was amazing!
In 2003, my Pastor suggested ‘the School of Christ’ a three month bible course. I was eager and enrolled as soon as it was possible. The School had an amazing impact on my life and developed essential Godly character through biblical teaching, disciplines and discipleship. This proved to be invaluable in the outworking of my faith in an oppressive Muslim environment.
Some time later, a close friend told me about YWAM Kona Hawaii. I researched the DTS schools and felt certain that God was calling me to YWAM Kona in spite of insurmountable obstacles in immigration rules and financial restraints. I felt challenged to step out in faith and trust the Lord to overcome both the Visa ‘mountain’ and the financial need.
The bureaucracy was relentless and stifling (and that was just YWAM) but I was determined to come to YWAM and fulfill His plan in my life.
I had to travel to a neighboring country (Macedonia) for my Visa interview at the American embassy. After a grueling interview and a pounding head and heart the embassy miraculously issued my Visa!
I was ecstatic in seeing the fulfulment of God’s faithfulness. It was a dream come true! God graciously and miraculously provided my air fare and later my lecture fees here in Kona. I am so excited to be here and so grateful to God for this opportunity.
I know the Lord wants for me to serve His Kingdom in my homeland through the medium of the English language. I have been blessed with a God given talent and aptitude for the English language and I have been faithful to my gift. Kosovans have a great desire to learn the English language for economic freedom. My vision is for an ex-Muslim now Christian (me) to teach English to my native brothers and sisters while preaching, teaching and living the Good News.
I pray for the finances to complete Community Transformations DTS and further equip myself to accomplish all that God has in store for me for Kosovo.”
Larush Ramosaj has become a life long friend to me. He has an amazing heart for the Lord. He miraculously was accepted for a visa and for the funds for his lecture phase. I thought you might enjoy his story and feel led to partner with him for Kosovo. His DTS outreach will be to New York City with outreach needs at $5000.
If you feel led to partner with Larush, make checks to Larush Ramosaj and mail to:
Larush Ramosaj
University of the Nations
CT DTS 4th Quarter 2009
75-5851 Kuakini HWY #432
Kailua Kona HI 96740 USA
Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed his story!
Calvin and Camille
My wife and I are part of the Awaken Community. We desire restoration and reconciliation in the broken and lost. We both love God and are committed to following his will. I enjoys taking photographs of my travels as well as blogging about awesome things God does or teaches me. To see more photos, visit our gallery. More about Calvin and Camille
6 Comments
So good !! sitting in Chicago O hare and miss you guys already
Jed
11/1/2009
Amazing story! Helps me in believing God has a way planned for our family to come.
Isaac&deby
11/1/2009
Miss you too Jed! So fun with you here. Isaac and Deby, Jeff always says if you do the possible, God will do the impossible. I’m excited for you guys!
Calvin
11/2/2009
Larush, you are awesome! Glad i know you. Great job blogging calvin!
Melodie
11/3/2009
[...] told you about my friend Larush from Kosovo in a previous post. Thanks all who supported him in prayer and finances. He ended up having the funds to go to NYC [...]
Update on Larush: A Vision for Kosovo - The Hansons - Blog and Photography
5/29/2010
It is amazing how God works out his plans by making what seems to be impossible, POSSIBLE. I was in Kosovo with the United Nations from December 2000 to March 2007 and during that period I was one of the musicians of the International Choral Group that ministered in songs in “The Fellowship of the Lord’s People”.I was privileged to know Larush then and I am grateful to God for HIS hand on his life.
Larush, don’t forget your calling. Press on and the holy spirit will continually be your guide if you make God the Center of your life. God Bless you.
Emmanuel Cole
8/4/2010
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