A
Fingernail, A Locket of Hair, A Photo
“A
fingernail, a locket of your hair, and a photo of yourself!” demanded the mass
of students who surrounded Nitha’s dorm room. Nitha had come to this Islamic
University for an education. On school break back in her home village, Nitha and
her Muslim family members have become strengthened to follow Jesus through what is
called a “Discovery Bible Study.” What she received was an opportunity for
personal transformation. She returned to her University with a newfound passion
for Jesus (Isa Al Masih=Jesus, the Mesiah).
Frequently, her college friends oppose her when she shares her
faith. Even so, Nitha knows to trust the Lord to bring Persons of Peace (Luke 10,
Matt. 10-households whom God is preparing) into her life.
And
now, those same college friends falsely accused her of theft. In their
worldview, to discover guilt or innocence was in the hands of the local dukun (shaman/witch doctor). Nitha refused to give them what
they demanded. She knew their false accusations, if “confirmed” by the dukun, would result in her public
humiliation and a severe beating. “Was this what Jesus went through?” she thought. She chose to surrender her
fears to her newfound Lord and Savior.
Pray
for God to give an increase of the ability to hear, listen, and obey His voice
to the SOLI/Sumbi Muslim households who are choosing to follow Isa Al Masih. Ask God to increase their worship of Jesus which
fuels one’s passion to be bold, to be strong in endurance and obedience, so that
they can withstand persecution.—RA
Isaiah 32: 17
The fruit of
righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and
confidence forever.
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