DIE AT YOUR POST

A house church in the former soviet union received a copy of the gospel of Luke. Since it was illegal to possess this scripture, they tore it to pieces and distributed it among the body of believers. Their plan was to memorize the portion they had been given, then on the next Lords day they would meet and redistribute the sections.

On Sunday, these believers arrived inconspicuously in small groups throughout the day so as not to arouse the suspicion of KGB informers. By dusk they were all safely inside, windows closed and doors locked. They began singing a hymn quietly but with deep emotion. Suddenly the door was pushed open and in walked two soldiers with loaded automatic weapons at the ready. One shouted, all right everybody line up against the wall. If you wish to renounce your commitment to Jesus, leave now.

Two or three quickly left, then another. After few more seconds, two more.

This is your last chance. Either turn against your faith or stay and suffer the consequences. Another left. Finally two more in embarrassed silence, their faces covered, slipped out into the night. No one else moved. Parents with small children trembling beside them looked down reassuringly. They fully expected to be gunned down or imprisoned.

After a few moments of complete silence, the other soldier closed the door, looked back at those who stood against the wall and said. Keep your hands up...but this time in praise to Jesus. We too are Christians, we were sent to another house church several weeks ago to a group of believers.

The other soldier interrupted...but instead we were converted. We have learnt by experience, however that unless people are willing to die for their faith, they can't be fully trusted.

The systems of the world today has made many to cower and turn their backs on God. Would you still stand true to your beliefs even in the face of trials?

Are you willing to die for your faith??

Take some time to reflect on this...

With love from your friend, Maggy.