This pastor put a sign on the church that reads, 'Jesus is the light of the world.' According to Brewer the local Muslims put a sign over it saying, 'Mohammad is the light of the world.' He says that didn't stop this pastor from ministering to them in love by providing medicines and other needed items. He also asked them some questions. "He asked them if they respected the Bible as Muslims and they said yes. And, he asked them if they believed Jesus was a prophet and they said yes. So, he turned in the New Testament to John 8:12 where Jesus says, 'I am the light of the world.' And, amazingly these militant Muslims apologized. They said, 'we're sorry, we respect you, we want to be your friends.' It was a God moment."
Father, let me dedicate All this year to you
In whatever earthly state You will have me be
Not from sorrow, pain, or care Freedom dare I claim;
This alone shall be my prayer: Glorify Your name.
--from New Year's Hymn by Lawrence Tuttiett, 1864 (alt.)
In whatever earthly state You will have me be
Not from sorrow, pain, or care Freedom dare I claim;
This alone shall be my prayer: Glorify Your name.
--from New Year's Hymn by Lawrence Tuttiett, 1864 (alt.)
