IN CHAINS FOR CHRIST


Authorities in Afghanistan arrested Said Musa on May 31, 2010, days after the local TV station broadcast images of Afghan Christians being baptized and worshipping the Lord. A Christian for eight years, he is married and the father of six. Before release from prison he wrote...

Hello my dear brothers and sisters, lovely and strong in faith. On Saturday I went to court, but my session was not held. I then met two persons. I became very happy when they introduced themselves [as my] defense attorneys. I immediately felt joy in my heart, like somebody gave me comfort, like stars, like lights. I one hundred percent believe it was the Holy Spirit healing my heart.

On Thursday, some high officials came from the Attorney General’s office. They asked me, “What is your name?” I introduced myself to them. After that they asked me, “Are you truly a Christian?” I replied to them, "I am one hundred percent Christian. I believe in the Son of God Almighty, He is my Savior and Lord." I told them the only way to come to God is to have faith in Jesus Christ, He’s the way, He’s eternal life, He’s truth, He’s love, He’s really God.

After that they asked me, “What is wrong with being a Muslim that you converted to the Christian religion?” I told them, "It’s the plan of God. God chose His people to complete His work on the earth. Muslim is not bad. The Christian people are never against any religion in the world. Our fight is just with Satan. We love our enemies, like ourselves." They joked and mocked me. “You want to make us Christians now?”

Today a new person came. He asked me, “Why do you not accept Islam? Why is this religion better?” I replied to him, "The golden thing is this, love your enemy as yourself. In which religion do you find this word? Just in Christianity."

He told me, “You know your punishment. It’s death.” I told him, "I am one hundred percent ready for the sake of my faith. My Saviour gave his life for me. I am not afraid of a human; he just kills my body, but does not hurt my soul. I am afraid of my Lord and Savior; He will be able to punish my soul too." I told him I am holding on to my faith. I will never betray my faith. Without Jesus, what does the life in this world or the afterlife mean? Nothing!

RESPONSE
Today I will pray for those like Said Musa who
are truly in prison for their faith.

PRAYER
Lord, may I have the strength and courage to
confess You even under severe pressure.

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