Thursday, July 25, 2013

Community Behind Bars

Community Behind Bars

Community Behind Bars
Sometimes, when we think of our neighborhood or community, we think of where we shop, work, attend school, and worship at church. This is our home, our refuge, places that are familiar to us. But for most, we would never think of our community behind prison walls! This is exactly what Isaac and Daniel thought when they were arrested. At first stunned that a mere snooker game would turn deadly... and then being arrested, these men, along with 16 others, were unjustly sentenced to prison for crimes they did not commit.

Isaac shares, "Once we accepted that jail was an opening for us to live out our testimonies, the Lord granted us the grace to use our time in prison for His glory." Flogged, beaten and tortured, the men, never succumbed to despair, instead they used every opportunity to bring others to Christ! Isaac adds, "After spending two years behind bars, my heart is at peace."

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