God protects his own

A testimony from Indonesia

400 Christians saved from destruction

We know that 80% of the town of Meulaboh in Aceh was destroyed by the
tsunami waves and 80% of the people also died. This is one of the towns
that was hit the hardest. But there is a fantastic testimony from
Meulaboh.

In that town are about 400 Christians. They wanted to celebrate Christmas
on December 25th but were not allowed to do so by the Muslims of Meulaboh.
They were told if they wanted to celebrate Christmas, they needed to go
outside the city of Meulaboh on a high hill and there celebrate Christmas.
Because the Christians desired to celebrate Christmas, the 400 believers
left the city on December 25th and after they celebrated Christmas, they
stayed overnight on the hill.

As we all know, on the morning of December 26, there was the earthquake
followed by the tsunami waves destroying most of the city of Meulaboh and
thousands were killed. The 400 believers were on the mountain and were
all saved from destruction.

Now the Muslims of Meulaboh are saying that the God of the Christians
punished them for forbidding the Christians from celebrating Christmas in
the city. Others are questioning why so many Muslims died while not even
one of the Christians died there. Had the Christians insisted on their
rights to celebrate Christmas in the city, they would have all died. But
because they humbled themselves and followed the advice of the Muslims,
they all were spared destruction and can now testify of God's marvelous
protection.

This is a testimony of the grace of God and the fact that as believers we
have no rights in the world. Our right is to come before God and commit
our lives to Him. Our right is kneeling down before the Lord Almighty and
commit our ways to Him. He is our Father and is very capable to care for
His children.

Praise the Name of the Lord.

Bill Hekman
Pastor
Calvary Life Fellowship in Indonesia

From: JeanAustria@astec-power.com

Shang Yi

DEI GRATIA
Lord Jesus, let me know myself and know You and desire nothing save only You.
Let me deny myself and love You. Let me humble myself and exalt You.
Let me think of nothing except You. Let me die to myself and live in You.
Let me accept whatever happens as from You. Let me banish self and follow You, and ever desire to follow You.
-- St. Augustine