Peace, I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful. John 14:27 (WEB)
So, with this promise we can obey Christ in this – Matthew 28:19-20
Many of you have heard the story of Corrie Ten Boom. She and her father, Casper, and her sister, Betsie, were watchmakers in Holland until the German occupation began on May 14, 1940. The Ten Boom family were devoted believers who saved Jewish lives at great personal risk. Corrie continued to teach the Gospel to mentally handicapped youth, who were also targets of Nazi hatred.
Wouldn’t you think that God would have a great reason for wanting to go on protecting the Ten Boom family in the relative comfort and safety of their home?
That question underscores the limited perspective humans have about God. He sees infinitely more than we do, including the millions of Jewish prisoners needing the Gospel. The Ten Boom family shared their convictions to save lives. Who knows how many were led to faith in Jesus by obedient believers? 2 Peter 3:9.
We may never know how many faithful but unknown Christians have lived in dangerous circumstances to bring the Gospel to lost people.
A lamp unto my feet-Jesus
The Israeli-Hamas war is just the sort of circumstance where you would find courageous believers.
I had been reading the news feeds about kidnapped or brutally murdered people, including children. My first response was deep sorrow, but then the Holy Spirit started teaching me. He is always faithful to reveal wonderful truth when we listen to that tender voice.
The Holy Spirit led me to start praying not just for the kidnapped Israelis, but for many believers who may have been trapped in this Satanic attack. I know that God has His people there to share the Gospel with victims, soldiers, waiting families, and even the enemy?
I hope you will begin to pray for believers in Israel. Many of you are already praying for the victims and their families. Add these courageous Christians to your prayers. God sees everyone there and calls us to be obedient to Him.
Prayer is an act of obedience that leads to a close relationship with Jesus. The Holy Spirit will help you identify tasks God designed for you. Ask Him to help you follow in His footprints; you never know where they may lead.
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A great story in the Bible is Esther, in the Old Testament. 1
These days are awfully dark. But Jesus is our steady hope.
Psalm 139 (WEB)
This Psalm tells you how precious you are to God and that He sees His courageous people no matter where they may be.
Eric Liddell — ‘Christ for the world, for the world needs Christ!’
World English Bible (WEB)
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Getting the Seed out of the basket and into hungry hearts. Matthew 13 