“Muslims Serving Jesus”
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.
Alfred C. writes:
I am a sergeant in the U.S Army, and I have been deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq.
God has allowed me to share the gospel with several Muslims, who are now serving Jesus Christ. It has been the most touching, beautiful and wonderful transformation ever!
They need work, but I know that what the Lord started he shall finish!
Please note that the views expressed in this story are not necessarily the views of the American Bible Society. Story posted on July 11th, 2008 and filed under Praise, Your Stories, Conversions, Evangelization.
July 11th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Dear Alfred C.:
I admire wholeheartedly your courage to serve in person in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as undertaking the daunting yet most meaningful task of sharing “the gospel with several Muslims,” and not just “to use paper and ink….so that our joy may be complete” (2 John 1:12).
You surely exemplify, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Colossians 3:12).
Yes, you said it: “but I know that what the Lord started he shall finish!” For the Apostles have led the way: “Finally, all of you, Let all be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing” (1 Peter 3:8-9).
For “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness” (Exodus 34:6), will see that the day when “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3) will come.
Thank you,
May the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of God, and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you and your followers;
GODSPEED, always and forevermore!
Mary Sun.
July 22nd, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Thanks for your service. And to witness to not only unbelievers but people who do believe in something else aside from Christianity, it is doubly great to hear your story. Keep up the good work. The seeds you are planting are growing, and look at the results already! God bless you and your efforts.