RedKnight
13th October 2005, 07:04 PM
Which story got you the most?
Here is the one that got me.
Her Last Prayer
Girl 16 or 17 years old Asia 1970s
The Communist soldiers had discovered their illegal Bible study.
As the pastor was reading from the Bible, men with guns suddenly broke into the home, terrorizing the believers who had gathered there to worship. The Communists shouted insults and threatened to kill the Christians. The leading officer pointed his gun at the pastor’s head. Hand me your Bible,’’ he demand. Reluctantly, the pastor hand over his Bible, his prized possession. With a sneer on his face, the guard threw the Word of God on the floor at his feet. He glared at the small congregation. “We will let you go,” he growled, “but first, you must spit on this book of lies. Anyone who refuse will be shot.” The believers had no choice but to obey the officer’s order.
A soldier pointed the gun at one of the men. “You first.
The man slowly got up and knelt down by the Bible. Reluctantly, he spit on it, praying, “Father please for give me.” He stood up and walk to the door. The soldiers stood back and allowed him to leave.
“Okay, you!” the soldier said, nudging a woman forward.
In tears, she could barely do what the soldier demanded. She spat only a little, but is was enough. She was allowed to leave.
Quietly, a young girl came forward. Overcome with love for her Lord, she knelt down and pick up the Bibl. She wiped off the spit with her dress. “What have they done to Your Word? Forgive them, “she prayed. The Communist soldier put his pistol to her head. Then he pulled the trigger.
Most of those facing persecution today could have escaped if they had denied their faith. The question is not whether we are persecuted, but whether we are willing to lay down are life for are faith in Jesus Christ.
Here is the one that got me.
Her Last Prayer
Girl 16 or 17 years old Asia 1970s
The Communist soldiers had discovered their illegal Bible study.
As the pastor was reading from the Bible, men with guns suddenly broke into the home, terrorizing the believers who had gathered there to worship. The Communists shouted insults and threatened to kill the Christians. The leading officer pointed his gun at the pastor’s head. Hand me your Bible,’’ he demand. Reluctantly, the pastor hand over his Bible, his prized possession. With a sneer on his face, the guard threw the Word of God on the floor at his feet. He glared at the small congregation. “We will let you go,” he growled, “but first, you must spit on this book of lies. Anyone who refuse will be shot.” The believers had no choice but to obey the officer’s order.
A soldier pointed the gun at one of the men. “You first.
The man slowly got up and knelt down by the Bible. Reluctantly, he spit on it, praying, “Father please for give me.” He stood up and walk to the door. The soldiers stood back and allowed him to leave.
“Okay, you!” the soldier said, nudging a woman forward.
In tears, she could barely do what the soldier demanded. She spat only a little, but is was enough. She was allowed to leave.
Quietly, a young girl came forward. Overcome with love for her Lord, she knelt down and pick up the Bibl. She wiped off the spit with her dress. “What have they done to Your Word? Forgive them, “she prayed. The Communist soldier put his pistol to her head. Then he pulled the trigger.
Most of those facing persecution today could have escaped if they had denied their faith. The question is not whether we are persecuted, but whether we are willing to lay down are life for are faith in Jesus Christ.