I had a dream last night…
I dreamt I was a Christian living in a Muslim country, where Christianity was forbidden. I was sharing my faith with someone, and there were 2 or 3 Christians in my circle, so to speak. It was a ‘momentary’ dream, almost like an impression or cross-section. I had distinct ‘feelings’, and one very distinct realization… My feelings: I felt ‘constricted’, and fearful. I was conscious that even if someone comes to know Jesus, we had no church or building or books… to build on. We had no place of worship to gather, nor could we make one. And I felt afraid. There was no immediate danger to me, and even a type of openness to my faith on a personal level, but a very insecure sense that violent opposition could flare up at any moment. And this is what I realized: Yes, I needed to continue to share about Jesus, but could only possibly do this with ‘faith’ that the Lord would protect, lead, establish… Faith in his lead, his promise, his gospel… I could only advance in ‘faith’. Faith my floor. Faith my confidence. Faith my map. I woke up in a very different reality. And if you’re reading this, you are most likely in the same reality. There is no real threat to my person here, if I talk to someone about Jesus. There are churches – public places of worship, established and safe – where I can invite people, and provide resources and discipleship. There are networks of other believers for support, encouragement, and equipping… Pray with me: Jesus, give me peace. Hide me in the shadow of your wings. (Ps 17:8) Give me joy. (Ps 86:4) Settle my spirit and my mind. And by your Spirit, Lord, in this place of peace, envision me to advance your gospel. Open doors for me here to reach, build and equip followers of you. And Lord, may the work of our hands in this land, pour forth resources and missionaries and revival out beyond our borders to other lands, until the ‘glory of the Lord covers the earth as the waters cover the sea.’ (Hab 2:14) In Jesus’ name, amen and amen!
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