Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be
shaken. Psalm 62:2
In December 1999, a Muslim mob attacked the Doulos Bible School on the
outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia. One of the main aims of this Bible School is to
evangelize among the 30-million-strong Sundanese, the largest unreached people
group in the world, who live in west Java. One student died and forty-four other
students were wounded. About eighty percent of the buildings were destroyed.
Domingus is a young student who was injured. He shares his personal story of the
events that fatal evening:
That night I was asleep in bed so I didn't know what was happening. Suddenly
a friend woke me up and shouted that we were being attacked. The building was
already burning and I did not know where to run to. I knew if I ran to the main
gate I would be killed. I ran to the back of the campus where my friend lived. I
prayed “Lord, if I die, I know I will go to heaven.”
Suddenly the crowds arrived and they shouted to kill me. They grabbed me and
blindfolded me. The Lord spoke to me “Don't be afraid, I will be with you.” They
hit me with a big stick and I lost consciousness. I felt my spirit leave my
body. Through a sequence of events I was brought to a place where people were
singing and worshipping God. I saw a very bright light and I closed my eyes and
bowed down. A voice said “Your time has not come yet; it is time to go
back!”
I regained consciousness and realized where I was. I tried to look at my
watch but I discovered my neck was very badly cut. I saw all the blood. I prayed
that the Lord would send someone to take me to hospital. I thanked the Lord that
I could be persecuted for the gospel and that through this I could meet Him.
When the police arrived they asked, “Where did you find this corpse?” They
took me to hospital. I tried to open my eyes and I still saw the angels around
me. The doctors said I would be paralyzed but as you can see I am not.
Upon the conclusion of his testimony, Domingus was asked the obvious
question: “What now? They will come back to finish the job and kill you. What do
you want to do with your life Domingus?” He replied with great conviction, “I
just want to serve Jesus.”
RESPONSE: Today I reaffirm my faith in God as my only protector who does
not allow me to be shaken.
PRAYER: Thank You Lord, that only in You can I find safety and protection.
You have promised that You will always be with me.