True Disciples Love Jesus More Than Even Their Own Lives
Even the knowledge of the fact that Muslim fanatics were after her and monitoring her movement did not stop Dina from courageously witnessing about Jesus to other women. Not even the possibility of death could deter her, there were souls to be won and she was committed to winning them!
Following excerpt from 31% into Women Who Risk, Secret Agents for Jesus in the Muslim World by Tom and Joann Doyle
Now Dina models Jesus for me. She amazes me. Dina has no fear and will do anything for Jesus. I’ll give you an example.
One time, at the Zahle refugee camp in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon, Dina knew she was being followed. The local “enforcers” were always after her, but by God’s grace she managed to stay a half step ahead of them.
In the center of the disgusting camp and engulfed by the stench of a huge garbage dump there, she and eight other women hid behind a pile of trash as she told them her story. It was one of many times she met with Muslim refugees from her beloved Syria, but she had to make it quick because the fanatics had begun to suspect her.
That particular time, Dina told the women what she always tells them:
It comes down to this, my dear ones: if you give your life to Jesus, your days may be short. I’m sure mine will be, but I gave up that concern months ago. Look at us. We have to hide just so I can read you a few verses from the Bible. If we did this out in the open, we’d be as dead as the donkey over there on that trash pile.
But my life is beautiful because of Jesus. Even if I die today, I’ve had a full life, and it’s all because of Him. This is what He wants to give you. I plead with you, my dear sisters. Jesus is waiting for you with open arms.
I interrupted the meeting that day because I knew her pursuers were likely getting close. She got my two-word text message: “Get out!”
But do you know what she did? My warrior-for-Christ wife simply bowed her head and prayed with those women. By the time they finished committing their lives to Jesus, they were all crying in joy—and Dina’s cell phone was vibrating nonstop. I really wanted her out of there.
She told me later that the group didn’t split up until they heard shouting from the fanatics within a stone’s throw. They hugged, and once again, God was good to them. They all disappeared safely in different directions.
One time, at the Zahle refugee camp in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon, Dina knew she was being followed. The local “enforcers” were always after her, but by God’s grace she managed to stay a half step ahead of them.
In the center of the disgusting camp and engulfed by the stench of a huge garbage dump there, she and eight other women hid behind a pile of trash as she told them her story. It was one of many times she met with Muslim refugees from her beloved Syria, but she had to make it quick because the fanatics had begun to suspect her.
That particular time, Dina told the women what she always tells them:
It comes down to this, my dear ones: if you give your life to Jesus, your days may be short. I’m sure mine will be, but I gave up that concern months ago. Look at us. We have to hide just so I can read you a few verses from the Bible. If we did this out in the open, we’d be as dead as the donkey over there on that trash pile.
But my life is beautiful because of Jesus. Even if I die today, I’ve had a full life, and it’s all because of Him. This is what He wants to give you. I plead with you, my dear sisters. Jesus is waiting for you with open arms.
I interrupted the meeting that day because I knew her pursuers were likely getting close. She got my two-word text message: “Get out!”
But do you know what she did? My warrior-for-Christ wife simply bowed her head and prayed with those women. By the time they finished committing their lives to Jesus, they were all crying in joy—and Dina’s cell phone was vibrating nonstop. I really wanted her out of there.
She told me later that the group didn’t split up until they heard shouting from the fanatics within a stone’s throw. They hugged, and once again, God was good to them. They all disappeared safely in different directions.
Women Who Risk, Secret Agents for Jesus in the Muslim World
by Tom and Joann Doyle
| Genre: | People group |
| Subject: | Muslim Background Believers |
| Publisher: | W Publishing Group |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Location: | Nashville |
| Library: | Physical collection at walkingtogether.life |
| Purchase: | https://www.amazon.com/Women-Who-Risk-Se... |
Scripture Testimony Index stories in this book
Nori was being troubled by demonic spirits, and as a result, she was literally losing her mind. When she chanced upon the Heshwas one day, she was in the name of Jesus, delivered from her affliction!
Nori, who wanted to preach the gospel knew that Bible studies and prayers were important ingredients in achieving that God-given task and so vociferously, she poured over scriptural texts and prayed daily until at last, she felt ready to begin walking her talk!
When Nasreen Kahn heard that her daughter had become a Christian, she could not take it, so resorting to verbal and physical abuse, she hurled insults daily on her daughter who would in return get back to her room, pray and forgive her mother.
After months of keeping it a secret, Abdul Hadad who had led a very terrible and ungodly life, finally opens up to his wife about the unbelievable forgiveness had had mercifully received for and his newfound faith in Jesus Christ who forgave his terrible sins.
Even the knowledge of the fact that Muslim fanatics were after her and monitoring her movement did not stop Dina from courageously witnessing about Jesus to other women. Not even the possibility of death could deter her, there were souls to be won and she was committed to winning them!
Tom and Joann Doyle interviewed the Hadads who had a loveless and tumultuous marriage before giving their lives to Jesus. Since surrendering to Jesus, theirs became one excellent example of the transforming power of forgiveness!
Having received help and grace to overcome the hatred and bitterness that characterized their marriage as unbelievers, Dina and Mohammad, now Christians, are committed to Christ above all else. For the couple, death holds no power; infact they expect to be martyred for their faith in Jesus Christ.