What Would You Do?

What Would You Do? 

The dreams were relentless – they returned night after night.

Farzan (alias) knew that they were no ordinary dreams. Taking a great risk, he decided to share the dreams with three of his friends. Trust is a rare luxury for believers in Afghanistan, but, over the years, he had built a mutual trust with these friends and co-workers. These men were the only other Christians that he knew; and they kept their faith a secret among themselves.

After sharing, Farzan was surprised to learn that his friends had also been having dreams…all different…. and all disturbing.

In one dream, Farzan was shot on the way to work. Two others had dreams in which the office vehicle that they used was ambushed, and Farzan was badly injured. In another dream, a co-worker shared that there was blood everywhere, and Farzan had died.  

Farzan and his friends struggled with how to interpret and respond to these dreams. Were they a warning from the Lord? Were they perhaps attacks from the enemy to discourage him?  Farzan wondered if he should leave town before it was too late? Or should he remain and refuse to be intimidated?

After Farzan and his friends went before the Lord in prayer, he decided to stay where he was and to continue his work for the Body of Christ. His decision set an example for the other believers to not be afraid, and instead, trust the Lord in all things. As a result of his courageous behavior, he had an opportunity to speak God’s power into the lives of his friends.

One With Them
Some persecuted believers must make decisions like this daily. Stand One With Them as you pray for Farzan, and others like him; remembering that we must always turn to the Lord to guide us as we face difficult, or even risky, decisions.

One With Them CHALLENGE
Afghanistan is ranked in the third position on Open Doors World Watch list of the top 50 countries in the world where the persecution of Christians is most severe. Learn more about Afghanistan by visiting the WWL site.   

 

 

4/21/2013

 

And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there…. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
(Acts 20:22,24)