Protected – Artyom’s Journey

Protected

He left Ukraine the day before the war started—a moment he now sees as God’s divine protection over him. When Artyom made the decision to leave Ukraine for Israel, he didn’t fully understand why he chose that particular time. But soon, the pieces would begin to fall into place as he realized that God had been guiding and leading him from the beginning. He was on a new path…one created by the Lord.

Step by Step
Artyom was a new Jewish immigrant to Israel. Finding it difficult to get on his feet after the move, he reached out to our team at Ashdod’s Beit Hallel Congregation, seeking help in establishing himself. That day, our team leader, Chaim, had the privilege of sitting down with Artyom, taking time to share about VOJI’s congregational mission to serve those in need and share the love of God in tangible ways.

From the very first meeting, he felt a deep connection with Chaim and our organization. He began asking questions, curious why we do what we do.  As Chaim shared his personal testimony of his struggles with then coming to faith in Yeshua, Artyom was visibly moved. Then, he began sharing his own astonishing tale —a testimony of God’s shield of protection and guiding hand in leaving Ukraine.
 
Fingerprints of God
Artyom told Chaim that he has begun to see God’s fingerprints all over his life. He recognizes that God has been guiding him all along, even though he didn’t fully understand it at the time. The sudden decision to move the day the war in Israel began was just the start of the many ways God had been present. Shortly after arriving here, he was also diagnosed with cancer. The cancer was detected early, then Artyom

received life-saving surgery, thanks to the world-class medical care in Israel. This would not have been possible in Ukraine.

Artyom now attends services at Beit Hallel and has begun opening his heart to the Word of God. He is on a new journey, walking the path that God has set before him. He continues to grow in the grace and knowledge of Yeshua, trusting in God’s plan. He has been given a new lease on life, one he will not waste.

Artyom’s story is a powerful reminder of how God works in often mysterious ways to guide and protect His children. We are so grateful to be a part of his journey of stepping into the calling that God has placed on his life. But this would have not been possible without YOU! When you partner with VOJI, you are bringing messages of hope and freedom by revealing the Gospel message of Yeshua. YOU are that message of hope.