We are far too easily appeased and far too frequently deceived. As humans, we often pursue our inner desire for happiness in the superficial, sugar-coated sin morsels, temporary trinkets of the world. In this pursuit, we are not satisfied and God is not glorified. This is a radical call for faith. Contrary to the world’s pursuits and our internal cravings, we need to believe that doing it God’s way (according to His words in the Bible) will not only bring Him the greatest glory, but also bring us the greatest joy. We need to believe that our highest joy and God’s greatest glory do not compete, but are rather tethered to each other as one unified pursuit.
Randy Smith

Ex-Moslems Explain ‘Why I Chose Jesus’

Ex-Moslems Explain ‘Why I Chose Jesus’

A new study reveals why some 600 ex-Moslems decided to
leave Islam to follow Jesus, even in the face of heavy
persecution, sacrifice and death threats.

According to Professor Dudley Woodberry, who conducted
the study, the most important reasons were as follows:
“Many were attracted by the certainty of salvation in Jesus
… He does not retaliate, is humble, loves the poor and
outcasts; the power of His love is unique, and one can
enter a relationship with Him, completely different to
Islam.

Christians are the only people who really work for
justice for the poor and repressed; Christians’
unconditional love, and their peaceful and contented aura
are very noticeable. Also, a number of ex-Moslems had
supernatural experiences which were decisive in their
finding Christ.”

Woodberry is on staff at Fuller Theological Institute.

(DAWN News Weekly, Fridayfax2001#13:

http://www.jesus.org.uk/dawn/latest.html)

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