Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Deibler Rose

Ultimately this book speaks to power of simple daily faith. Though she could never see the endgame for God’s plan for her, she willingly followed his lead and found great reward. His promise to her to “never leave her or forsake her” was the iron for her soul. Through all this, she rested heavy on her relationship with Jesus. She suffered trials constantly: disease, forced labor, deaths of loved ones, torture, and deprivement. Here Darlene found her new mission was to preserve a positive attitude among fellow prisoners and to share and cultivate faith in God in the camp. However, after working tirelessly for a few years to make this a reality, the Japanese army invaded the islands and forced the Deiblers into separate internment camps.

Russell Deibler to be swept to the Dutch East Indies where they were convinced they would set up a strong mission base in remote New Guinea. Deibler relates how she married the much older missionary C. Evidence Not Seen reads as a primer for those who feel called to missionary work – at least on this point: God’s plan for your life may not be yours but His is ultimately better.

The story is equally heartbreaking and beautiful as she and the women of the camp overcome with a patience and steadfastness rarely observed today. Darlene Deibler shares with openness and grace the struggles of moving to New Guinea to reveal the gospel to primitive peoples and then serving four years in a Japanese internment camp. This true story about a young missionary woman in New Guinea during World War II will definitely give the reader a check on their pride. Every once in a while you read a book that slaps your self-pity on the nose – and this is a good thing.

Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Deibler Rose