We are the weird ones: What is the ‘normal’ Christian life?
Adrian Tam, Director of RICE Revolution, shares his response to Asia Bibi’s death sentence.
Here in Sydney it’s easy to assume that our experience of Christianity is the norm. But the moment we open our eyes to the reality of the life that Jesus has called us to, we realise that we in the West are the weird ones – and people like Asia Bibi are the ones living a more ‘normal’ and authentic Christian life. I’m grieving for the suffering that Asia is experiencing, but I’m also rejoicing with her because she has been counted worthy to be shamed for the name of Christ.
How I wish we – as young Christians in Sydney – would be able to know and experience the true satisfaction and joy that Asia must be having in Christ right now, when she can really say this and mean it: “for me to live is Christ, and to die is gain”.
How has Asia Bibi’s story challenged your faith and the way you live for Christ in Australia? Share your message in the comments below.
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May she find all her joy in the Lord. I remember the words in Romans 8:18 – “I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing to the glory that is to be revealed in us.” as well as those of the missionary Jim Elliot – “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”
@Hosea Amen! That is such an awesome verse from Romans 8. Keep praying for our sister.
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