What if a Muslim asks whether you are a Christian—how would you respond?
Day 3
In Australia this might be an opportunity we’d jump at—but when you could face severe persecution for admitting you’re a Christian, then you may think twice!
I am reminded of a story of a man named Suliman*, from a Middle Eastern country. Suliman was a Christian in the army and kept his Bible on his bedside table. His roommate disapproved but Sulaiman continued reading.
Soon enough his roommate, a Muslim, became intrigued by this book that Suliman loved so much. The roommate would read the Bible secretly when Suliman was out. After sometime Suliman found this out and he invited his roommate to study the Word of God with him—now his roommate has also accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour.
(Read another story about how a Muslim finds Jesus in God’s Word: http://www.bibleleague.com.au/newstestimonies/testimony/bpc2007_day1.shtml)
I think that in avoiding telling someone that we are a Christian, we are missing out on an incredible opportunity to witness to them. Jesus once says these challenging words: “Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 10:32-33)
In many restricted countries, evangelism is illegal. Yet, amazingly millions of persecuted Christians still boldly share Jesus despite the suffering they face.
Would you acknowledge that you are Christian and still witness to Jesus if you might face persecution?
*name is changed for security reason
3 comments:
I wasn't aware of the length of the boldness of Christians overseas
How amazing is there faith
Suliman's story is encouraging! Though he has not 'preached' to his roommate at the very beginning, his reading of the Bible regularly must be a good witness to his friend, so to attract him to read the Bible himself too!
And God is so amazing! He can even draw people to Himself to that. well...I guess sharing our faith in this situation (a Muslim environment) is really challenging...as I might face persecution...but if a Muslim did ask me about that...I guess I will share with him privately. Maybe God will help me in a way I can't imagine!
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