WEEK THREE | DAY THREE
“…so that in the ages to come he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” —Ephesians 2:7
Through the centuries, God was preparing the time and place for the arrival of His Son. And He was preparing the hearts of those who would receive Him. His kindness to us is immeasurable. The riches of grace are all around us…often in unexpected places and often in the midst of difficult circumstances. And that’s usually when we notice them most!
When extremists invaded Mohamed’s town, he witnessed unbelievable atrocities. Along with many others, he fled his home and was displaced for many years. When a church planter visited his refugee community, Mohamed learned the true story of Isa al Masih (“Jesus the Messiah” in the Quran). Mohamed had many questions, but found peace in the person of Jesus. When he publicly expressed his Christian faith, he was severely persecuted and once again had to flee… this time from his own family.
Amid persistent challenges, God remained faithful and provided abundant grace to Mohamed. Christ-followers who came to minister to his community befriended, discipled and mentored him. Recently, in Mohamed’s town, Synod of the Nile’s Pastoral, Outreach and Mission Council (POMC) established a new church, where he now worships alongside his wife. Together, they share the Good News of Jesus with those who have experienced similar struggles.
The riches of grace, made known through Jesus, are often abundantly and clearly seen in the lives of persecuted Christians. These faithful and courageous individuals are wholeheartedly committed to Him and to sharing the Good News.