Conversion - Part II

"Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity (Colossians 4:5 NLT)."

"I have no interest in what you have to say!" Mayor Evermont yelled, frantically exiting his church. "I need to gather my people and get them to follow me again!"

The young man looked at Slyvan, who was now trembling.

"You stopped my curse, and yet you are showing me mercy." Slyvan remarked. "I have to hear your story. You are?"

"Kalen." The young man replied. "Like you, I was banished from my hometown for having magical talents. I was taken in by a pastor that introduced me to my faith. I was taught that my sins would be covered by God for accepting the death and resurrection of His son Jesus. I was also taught to care for those in need, just like the pastor and his family did for me. That is why I traveled here, to look for those I can assist with my powers."

"This is a lot to take in, but I wish to learn more." Slyvan answered. Your mercy and willingness to help an enemy like me are fine qualities, and they make me question all I have been doing. How do you suggest I right my wrongs?"

"Consider what God has done for us, and help me to revert the magic you have used." Kalen advised. "Can you reverse the spell?"

"The spell was designed to be hard to undo, that is the true evil behind it." Slyvan answered sadly. "The spell lingers for ten years, and will transform people making poor decisions randomly all over the world. To reverse the effects, each impacted person will have to be confronted directly."

"Then we have our work cut out for us, don't we?" Kalen said with a smile. "Why don't we travel the world together, and seek out those impacted? We can heal them and also offer to help them with their struggles."

"I would very much appreciate that, thank you Kalen!" Slyvan said thankfully, smiling his first non-malicuous smile in years. "I will also enjoy the opportunity to learn more about you, and how your faith drives you."

"Sounds great to me!" Kalen said enthusiastically. "We can begin when you are ready."

The mayor ran back into the church, frantic and shaking.

"They're gone, they're all gone!" Mayor Evermont said, sounding defeated. "I am nothing without my followers! I took them for granted, and now I have this empty church that will fall apart without their support! What can I do now?"

"Stop putting yourself above God and others." Kalen said gently, but firmly. "Stop taking everyone's money and leaving them with nothing. Serve and help others, and become a blessing for those in need. We are leaving now, but will return to check on you soon. I wish you the best of luck Mayor, but we have a mission of our own to begin."

Kalen and Slyvan's adventure will continue....