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Wednesday, 30 September 2026

The 7000

Indonesia

Through attending Superbook Sunday School, eleven-year-old Yobel overcame his deep shyness by learning to trust in God's strength rather than his own. This newfound faith transformed him into a confident, social boy who now eagerly reads his Bible and shares God's goodness with his friends.

Extraordinary: Yobel, Who Was Once Shy and Struggled to Mingle, Now Loves Sharing God's Word

Jawaban.comtranslated from id

Eleven-year-old Yobel Pandapotan Tambunan was once a quiet and shy boy who preferred to keep to himself rather than mingle with others. His mother noticed a significant shift in his personality after he began regularly attending Superbook Sunday School. Through the engaging videos and lessons, particularly the story of David and Goliath, Yobel learned that courage comes from trusting in God rather than one's own strength. This realization helped him overcome his shyness, making him more open, social, and confident. Today, Yobel actively shares about God's goodness with his friends and has developed a deep hunger to read the Bible for himself. Read the complete account of Yobel's transformation on the Jawaban website.

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Across the region

In Indonesia, the quiet transformation of a young boy named Yobel serves as a gentle reminder of how God meets individuals in their deepest personal struggles. By learning to rely on God's strength rather than his own, this eleven-year-old overcame profound shyness, finding the confidence to engage socially and share his faith with others. This single life changed through a Sunday School program highlights how God continues to work quietly and deeply in the hearts of the next generation. Even in moments of personal isolation or self-doubt, such testimonies remind believers that they are never truly alone, as God is actively cultivating faith and courage in young hearts.