This week I was given a book by the former pastor of Coronado Baptist Church, a man named Tom Doyle. I was so impacted by it that tears came into my eyes. I want to share this quote with you from the book’s preface:
“More Muslims are coming to faith in Jesus today than ever before. In fact, we believe more Muslims have become followers of Jesus in the last ten years than in the last fourteen centuries of Islam. Could it be that the real story about Muslims today is not global terrorism? Could it be the real story about Muslims is that Jesus is reaching out to them with His offer of eternal life earned by His death on the cross and resurrection from the dead? I believe Islamic terrorism is Satan’s attempt to keep the gospel message away from Muslims. The enemy thinks that if he can make the rest of us afraid of Muslims or make us hate them, then he can short-circuit Jesus’ church from reaching Muslims. But that isn’t working. Jesus has stepped in and is opening Muslim hearts Himself”…
Further down on the same page… “So prepare to be amazed. Islam has a visitor. Jesus has arrived.”
I’ve only started reading this book, “Dreams and Visions,” but I’ve already been touched. Our God is an awesome God!
I agree , in order for Muslims to believe in Christ we must act more like Christ. We must be wise in all things, I know some wonderful Muslim people and pray they will see God thru my actions. They live according to the old testament and as Jesus reveals himself he will change their hearts and understand the love he has for him as well as us. I love the story you shared about Olga it is very encouraging. Thank you for sharing, I will share with others.
Hi Allene,
Thanks for your comments. One thing I see is the need to differentiate between government action and personal action. As Christians we must love Muslims and pray for them, knowing they’re made in God’s image and He died for them. Then on the other hand, of course, we have to realize that Islam is an antichrist religion and is pure evil. We want our politicians to regulate its influence, to be very careful vetting refugees and such, and to not allow Sharia law any place in our society, etc. It’s like there are two different fronts. I guess other things are like this, crime for instance, or illegal immigration, or the homosexual agenda. We love the people, but we want the police and the political leaders to regulate these things, to restrict and hinder them, to not yield to them. Help us find the balance, Lord!
Thanks again,
Warren