One of the new Muslim background believers we are in contact with recently made a dramatic escape from a very dangerous situation in the Middle East. He has already traveled to two different countries, and is seeking asylum in a place where he will be free to live and express his faith as a follower of Jesus. He arrived at a safe house where a room was prepared for him, in the home of a family who love Israel, and there was an Israeli flag on the wall.
"Does the flag bother you?" His host asked.
"No, I have family there!" He replied.
Despite growing up in an environment full of fury against Israel, there was no hatred in this man's heart. He knows that we love him and have been praying for him without ceasing over the last couple of years that he has been in touch with us, learning more and more about Jesus. He even counts us as family. We feel so privileged that he sees us this way, to the degree that it would override such strong sentiments that have been instilled since birth. You can also imagine that we are feeling the weight of responsibility for the safety of this young man, his family, and for all the others in similar situations that we are in touch with.
Again we ask for your prayers for him and his family, and for wisdom for us, as we hold out the gospel in dangerous and dark places. Their decision to follow Jesus can cost them everything, and we are very mindful of that. But our God is worthy, and mighty!
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Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your head from the Lord Jesus, Yeshua HaMashiach.
Steve Martin
Founder
Love For His People
Charlotte, NC USA