The Odyssey - Adventures Filled With Notable Experiences
Every day I try to pray for “divine appointments.” I am never quite sure what they will look like, but God faithfully brings them. Here is a story about what I believe was a “divine appointment” between a believer named Abraham* and a “seeker” who really didn’t know they were seeking.
I was born to a Muslim family with great zeal for the religion. My father took it upon himself to go from village to village to strengthen Muslim religious groups. One day, during our yearly sports meet, I fell down while running and became unconscious, while all the others left me, Abraham took a special interest in helping me. Later I came to know that he is a Christian, he told me about the love of God which I already saw in him within three weeks of our friendship.
He told me a lot of stories about Christ and the more I heard the more I felt very good about Christ. I gave my life to Christ. When my parents learned about my faith in Christ, it was an abomination and disgrace to them. My father tried to stab me on two occasions; finally he burnt down all I had, including my books, and he publicly disowned me. Once the Church learned about my problem, they took on the burden of paying my school fees while I stayed with my friend Abraham. Though my parents want to kill me, I am sure I have life in Christ Jesus.
*Names have been changed for security reasons.
May we live lives like Abraham, letting our light shine in such a way that people we see our good works and glorify our Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16).
Blessings,
