Courage comes as we live with Jesus
“And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. And do not be afraid of their threats nor be troubled. I Peter 3:13-14”
On April 18, 2007, three Christians in Turkey were killed for their beliefs. Necati Aydin, a 35 year-old pastor was one of them.
He nearly didn’t go the office that morning. He’d been travelling and his wife, Semse, wanted him to stay home and rest. He admitted his weariness, but went on to work. There was much to be done. Semse recalls, “As my dear husband walked out the door, he smiled at me one last time. I didn’t know that was the last smile.”
Later that morning, attackers came to Necati Aydin’s office insisting he pray: “There is no God except Allah!” When Necati refused, the torture began. The last word from the office was the cry of an unswerving Christian: Messiah! Messiah!
I ponder the martyrs of Malatya and wonder, Would I make the sacrifice? Would I cry out, “Messiah! Messiah! Would I give my life?
How do we prepare? Linger long and often in the presence of Christ. Meditate on his grace. Ponder his love. Memorize his words.
Courage comes as we live with Jesus!
May the LORD bless Nigeria, American and Israel and take care of us; May the LORD make His face shine upon us, And be gracious to us; May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us, And give us peace, In Jesus Christ Name, we pray! Amen!
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May the LORD bless Nigeria, American and Israel and take care of us; May the LORD make His face shine upon us, And be gracious to us; May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us, And give us peace, In Jesus Christ Name, we pray! Amen!
YEA and AMEN!
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Amen!
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Hello brother. Perfect love casts out fear and you have provided a perfect example of this truth. I know that the time is coming when persecution for Jesus will be in every corner of the world and subsequently, we must commit the keeping of our souls unto our faithful Creator.
I just learned of your blog a few moments ago and I plan to return in the future. Blessings always in Jesus name.
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God Bless You! I deeply appreciate your visit and comments! God bless You!
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Thank you for sharing this truth. one can only kill the rightous physically not the man’s soul. Let pray Jehovah Lord to strenghten our faith so that we can continue strongly proclaming His words and glorifying His name. For he has been doing so much that human being know. Stay blessed brother.
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Amen! Thank You Sis!
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