Isaiah was fearless enough to tell that the Lord had said, "I was found by people who were not looking for me. I appeared to the ones who were not asking about me." And Isaiah said about the people of Israel, "All day long the Lord has reached out to people who are stubborn and refuse to obey."
Romans 10: 20 - 21
Abraham's first son, Ishmael is the father of those today in the Muslim world. It is believed that Muhammad was a descendant of Ishmael. Abraham then was the father of both Jews and Arabs. So it might accurately be said that all the turmoil in the Middle East today is still a struggle between brothers.
It is widely reported that the fulfillment of these verses in Romans 10 is happening today in the Muslim world. Jesus is appearing to those who are not asking about Him. Especially, in dreams many Muslims are seeing Jesus and coming to faith in Him by trying to find out who He is! I would hesitate to suggest how many times this is happening, but the numbers are indeed staggering.
I can imagine that Abraham is pleased to see so many descendants of his oldest son turning their hearts to Jesus! Perhaps Abraham is one of those in Heaven who is encouraging what may become an historic movement of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Even terrorists can be touched by the love of Jesus!
"Lord Jesus, help me to join you in loving those who are not seeking You. Praise Your Holy Name now and forever. Amen."
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