Leo was a boy who grew up in a village just outside of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. His family believed that his only path to success lay in passing the high school exams, which he could only attempt three times. Before Leo’s first exam, his family, who practiced animism, prayed and meditated fervently, but he failed. For his second attempt, his mother performed a mystic baptism, yet he still did not pass.
During this challenging period, a village leader began sharing the message of Jesus with Leo. Embracing this new faith, Leo was baptized in Jesus’ name. His decision led to his family disowning him, and he found refuge with the compassionate village leader. Determined not to be a burden, Leo prayed earnestly to God for help with his exams. On his final attempt, he excelled remarkably, securing a good job and a promising future.
