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Friday, September 2, 2011 Christian outreach at the heart of Ramadan Wednesday was the last day of August. It was the last day of Ramadan, the Islamic holiday. It most certainly is the day that if anyone in the village was wondering who is a Muslim, it is not a secret any longer. The main mosque, just recently built, was dedicated with the speakers blasting prayers to allah and accolades to Mohammed. Traffic was heavy with Muslims rushing to the mosque. Some were in such hurry that they drove up the middle of the road against traffic, or even on the wrong side of the road. Dozens walked along the streets. A sad picture of the wide road to hell and the rush to get there. Our missionary team went to the local government-run hospital to preach the word and pray for the sick. The administrator, a Christian, told us that not so many were there because of the Ramadan holiday. Nonetheless, many were grateful for the prayers, some followed us out wanting more prayer for their children, who were fevered, likely suffering from malaria. Unless you see it, it is really difficult to imagine how, in an area where there is not much hope, so much hope is given by a Bible verse, a testimony, a kind word, the laying on of hands with an effectual prayer. Its the ingredients of miracles. While the Muslims were bobbing up and down in fervent prayer to a false god, our ministry students were hearing a teaching on the fear of God and how it is the first step to a loving relationship with our Father in heaven. They were preparing to show the love of God to those in the village. It is important to show that love to those who do not know the one true God, as 1 John 4:18 says, "perfect love casts out all fear." It is the great equalizer to all those who are taught of a god that rules by fear and intimidation. There is great contrast between salt and light, and fear and darkness. Prepared in word and in prayer, the afternoon outreach was to begin. We had invited the village children to the local hospital to be fed. It began promptly at 3:00 pm. Worship was first. The kids, about 15 of them from two years old to maybe 12, were raising their hands and clapping and praising the Lord. Then more came in. And they kept coming as the Bible lesson was given. And they kept coming as there was more singing after the lesson. Many of them got up and gave testimonies or quoted scripture. And they kept coming, until we had fed over 100 of them. It was an outpouring of love, a great contrast to the oppression of Islam. You didn't have to point it out, it was evident. Have a Blessed and Powerful Day!
Bill Wilson
www.dailyjot.com
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