Network Life
November 13, 2022
Persian Protests, Prophecy & Proverbs, by Roland Clarke
A few weeks ago I attended a demonstration downtown - the fifth such rally in 6 weeks protesting recent atrocities committed by the Iranian regime. I thank the Lord for enabling me to engage in meaningful conversation with fellow demonstrators as we formed a 'human-chain'. It was natural to share a short thought provoking piece which goes like this:
The brutal killing of Mahsa Amini by the Iranian regime has triggered huge demonstrations and widespread outrage. Yet this is only the tip of the iceberg. The last few decades have seen the ruthless persecution and even the martyrdom of many Christians in Iran. Such intimidation, however, hasn't suppressed the truth. In fact, through God's mysterious working, the church has spread all the more. One explanation for this miracle is found in Bible prophecy (Jeremiah 49:34-39) and also referenced in a Persian proverb that calls to mind a paradoxical saying of Jesus ... read more HERE.