Abdullahs Story

I answered:"Jesus is in heaven with God!" (Muslims believe that Jesus is a prophet of God. Of course, they also believe that He did not die. Rather, God rescued him from death before the crucifixion and took Him up to heaven. Yusuf asked me a second question:"And, where is Muhammad, the prophet of Islam at present? My answer was "He lies dead in his grave" Yusuf smiled again, and then he softly asked me. "So Abdullah!" "Whom do you rather want to follow a dead prophet or a living one? "

I was absolutely speechless. I stood there with my mouth open, but could not say a word. I had never ever thought about this matter before. However, in my heart of hearts, I knew that this was the most important question of my life. Back home, this question would not leave me alone. I mulled over it all the time. Muhammad is dead. Jesus Christ is alive. If Jesus lives and is coming back again, then He must be almighty. If He is really alive, then I must put my faith in Him. I can then do nothing else but follow Him.

I visited Yusuf because I wanted to speak with him in greater detail about this matter. He told me about foreign friends of his. He said that they would be far more able to explain it to me. Yusuf was always so spontaneous. He suddently said to me:" Come Abdullah, let's visit them!" Before I could even say anything against it, Yusuf had fetched his little motorbike, and away we went. And so I met Paul and Mary for the first time. They explained many things about Jesus to me. THen we prayed together and I committed my life to Jesus.

Yusuf's wife also came to faith in Jesus. In addition, various other acquaintances in our village showed an interest in the Good News. And so it happened that we met for Bible study on a weekly basis with Paul and Mary or with their co-workers. It was a happy and exciting time.

Then something dreadful happened. Yusuf was murdered. That was a terrible time for me. I was afraid that I would also be shot. I was too afraid to even leave the house. But then I remembered the Lord Jesus. He is mighty. He has power. Paul and Mary told me afterwards that in this difficult time, they constantly prayed for me. Praise be to God. he held my hand, and brought me through this dark time.

The murderer of my friend still lives in our village. He constantly observes me. Yusuf's wife has left the village and now lives about 100 km away. Our small group does not meet for Bible study anymore. and what's more, my wife has still not believed. But, I still serve my Jesus. He is my Saviour and Lord. I know that He is with me. However, it is very difficult to be the only Christian in my village. I implore you! Please pray for me. I am like an island in an ocean of Muslims. sometimes I feel that I can no longer go on. The pressure is so great. Please pray for the people of Southeast Asia. They need Jesus, but they don't know that. Pray that many Muslims here will believe in Christ.

Take some time to pray for abdullah right now. Pray that he would be strengthened and know that the Lord is with him always and will you pray for other Muslims, that they would follow Jesus too. They need your prayers.

**Note: all names have been changed.