May I paraphrase the German theologian Martin Niemöller?
The Muslims came for the Afghani Christians. And I did not speak out because I was not an Afghani.
The Muslims came for the Somali Christians. And I did not speak out because I was not a Somali.
The Muslims came for the Syrian Christians. And I did not speak out because I was not a Syrian.
The Muslims came for the European Christians. And I did not speak out because I was not British.
The Muslims came for the Dearborn Christians. And I did not speak out because I was not from Michigan.
Then they came for me. And no one was left to speak out for me.
We are currently hearing about the genocide of Nigerian Christians at the hands of Islam. While some voices in the media want to play down the atrocities of this persecution. This is not an exception nor an anomaly for the behavior of Islamic peoples. Rather, this is the highly consistent and predictable behavior when Muslim people move into a community or nation. They are coming for this nation and our communities.
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Some will say I am merely being Islamophobic or xenophobic. I will respond by saying, "Please list for me the times and places in which Muslim people have moved into a community, assimilated, and lived peaceably over the long term." Remember, Islam means “submit,” if not my conversion by force. It means ‘peace’ only in the sense that if you do as told, you will not be bothered. We see the peace of Islam being expressed in Britain.
So what do we do?
Let’s begin with the negatives.
Do not expect an answer from our government. The cowardice of many is amazing. When governmental leaders lack the courage to confront pedophiles associated with Jeffrey Epstein, we can’t expect them to have the courage to challenge a strong and determined invader.
Do not expect that some sort of armed paramilitary resistance will turn back this invasion. Islam has been turned back by force of arms, but that was from nations with a much stronger moral character than we have in our country.
Do not expect any help from ‘a liberal enlightened’ political left. With the rejection of objective truth there will only be spineless acquiescence and surrender as Islam uses the ideals of a liberal democracy to promote its ascendancy.
So what are the positive actions we must take?
Engage and evangelize: If you are living in an area with a large Muslim population, learn how to engage and share the Christian faith. If you don’t have a Muslim community, support missions that focus on Muslims in America. There are some organizations that actually focus on this growing American mission field.
Support those who support Christians being persecuted: While the mainstream of our culture and media will not focus on this issue, there are great ministries that have great ministries supporting Christians in Muslim nations around the world. My wife and I support Voice of the Martyrs, but there are a number of organizations that help the persecuted church in Muslim strongholds.
Pray: Not just while persecution is in the news cycle but every day and as part of the worship of your church. Here is an outline you can use.
Pray for…
…those experiencing isolation or rejection because of their faith, that they will understand their belonging to the Lord and our belonging to each other.
…those who are suffering economic hardship, that their needs will be met in such a way that God will be glorified. This is a good time to ask God if He wants you to financially support the persecuted church.
…those who are taken by the powers of oppression, either in jail, kidnapped, or being refugees, that they can have ministry wherever they are. More than a few Christian prisoners are leading their lost captives to Christ.
…those who are being tormented or tortured for their faith, that their suffering will be relieved or that they can enter into a special relationship as they share in the suffering of Christ.
…the widows, widowers, and orphans who have lost loved ones to death for the faith, asking God to heal their hurt and give them hope.
…for those facing a death sentence for faith, that God would give them the strength to choose the real life of Christ and be faithful unto physical death.
…for those who persecute the saints, that they will come to repentance and faith, that God would raise up another generation of ‘Saul who became Paul.’
…God to thwart the efforts of persecutors, that their operational efforts will be beset with problems, that everything under their control will malfunction, and that there will be confusion among their coworkers.
…God will pour out his wrath on the demonic forces that motivate Islam, and God will punish, silence, and torment these demons and stifle their activities.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against [f]flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
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