Since Jesus Came Into My Heart | Pastor Ogawa’s Testimony
A Wonderful Change Has Been Wrought
Dr. Ron White shared this video with our church during a recent missions conference. During Pastor Ogawa’s testimony, he tells us what part church music played in his decision to trust Christ. The chorus of Since Jesus Came Into My Heart made him desirous of the wonderful change that Jesus could make in his heart. As he listened to Dr. Don Sisk’s message, he realized his need of a Savior and trusted Christ. Brother Ron White interprets his testimony for us.
The Preparation of the Heart
At the age of 23 I came to a church meeting for the very first time. It was the very first opening meeting of the church that Brother Don Sisk started and I was really moved by the singing, the music. I heard the song I’d Rather have Jesus and I will never forget it. The other song that moved me was What a Wonderful Change In My Life Had Been Wrought Since Jesus Came Into My Heart. As I heard that song, I thought I want to be able to become that kind of person that can sing that song.
I still remember the color of Brother Sisk’s suit, he had a brown suit with three buttons and Brother White was playing the piano and he had a brown checked with all kind of colors in it.
The Conviction of the Heart
I have really had an interest from that service and I listened carefully to that message. I really was drawn by the gospel message by Brother Sisk. Up to that time I had never heard the gospel message ever before. I always thought that the way to get to heaven was through good works. But I heard that Jesus Christ died for my sins and that He rose again the third day and just by believing and receiving Him I could have everlasting life. At that moment I thought, I need to believe that, and I did.
Then I was changed into the kind of a person that could sing, What a Wonderful Change In My Life Has Been Wrought Since Jesus Came Into My Heart. It became my song that I could sing has my testimony and I glorify and praise Jesus. Amen
What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Since Jesus came into my heart! I have light in my soul for which long I had sought Since Jesus came into my heart!
Since Jesus came into my heart, Since Jesus came into my heart, Floods of joy o’er my soul like the sea billows roll, Since Jesus came into my heart.
Filmed: December 7th, 2014
Dr. Don Sisk’s Bio
Called to preach at the age of 21. Pastored churches while attending college. Pastored four years after graduation in Kentucky. Served as Associate Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Harvey, Illinois, before going to Japan.
MISSIONS: Went to Japan with Baptist International Missions, Inc., in 1965. Established two churches, one in Osaka and one in Kobe. Helped to establish the Kansai Independent Baptist Bible School and served as the first president of the school. Served as Far East Director for ten years. Served as President and General Director of Baptist International Missions, Inc., for 19 years.
CURRENT: Serves as President/General Director Emeritus of Baptist International Missions, Inc. This mission has 1000 plus missionaries serving in 93 countries around the world.
Preaches in mission conferences, in Bible colleges, and seminaries. Has traveled and preached in approximately 60 different countries. Has a desire to help local churches with their mission program and to be of service to missionaries.