http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/09/28/iranian-pastor-faces-execution-for-refusing-to-recant-christian-faith/
Go read the article. It's an amazing story. I will be praying fervently for that man for the next few days. What an honor for him, to be persecuted for his faith in Christ. He will surely have great rewards in Heaven. A lot of people are reading this article and are getting angry at the Iranians, claiming how cruel and stupid they are. But I read it and smile because I see God in this. God is working in this. I am so proud of Nadarkhani for responding so well; being respectful and refusing to renounce his belief. It has to be hard when a whole country demands for you to abandon your relationship with Christ, even your wife.
Stay strong, Nadarkhani! God is with you. You have my prayers.
It's so amazing to see how God plans things. He meant for this to happen. This will encourage Christians around the world to be bold about their faith, to not let go, to gain and keep passion for our Lord. This will say something about Christianity. This will show how we can be devoted, too.
You know everyone talks about how crazy those Muslim extremists are. And it's true, they do insane things that we see as ridiculous and ignorant. But at least they are dedicated to their faith. They are more devoted than most Christians are, and we have the real thing! We could learn something from Muslims.
But anyway, I am loving what is happening with this. It gets me so excited. I am not upset about his fate of execution, because if this follows through, he will be with God soon and will be greatly rewarded for his dedication. And he will leave a resounding impact here in the mortal world.
This is good news. Let us be encouraged. Let us pray for him. I hope he knows that he has brothers and sisters across the globe praying for him, supporting him, loving him.
Be in constant prayer,
Sarah
I thought I commented on this the other day, but I guess it didn't go through or something. :( I'll just give you the short version of what I said.
ReplyDeleteI read more about this guy, and I found out that he has been in prison for his faith for 3 years. That is soo crazily inspiring that he has stuck to his belief in God through all of that. As much as I hope he isn't murdered, he would leave such an encouragement and an example of a modern-day martyr. And I agree, we really do have something to learn from the Muslims. I wish I was as crazy and as willful about my God as they are.
By the way, I love the new background and title. It's so cozy. :D
My thoughts exactly. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks! I was in the mood for a change. :)