Finished an intriguing book a few days ago, Tea with Hezbollah, by Ted Dekker and Carl Medearis. The title caught my eye and I expected a book dealing with the politics of the Middle East. It was not. Dekker and Medearis traveled to some of the most dangerous places in the Middle East, sat across the table from men considered to be some of the most dangerous in the world, and talked not about politics or terrorism, but about the principle of love.
Muslims acknowledge the goodness of Jesus and consider Him to be one of the great prophets. Christians (fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible) see Him differently. We not only believe He was a good man and a prophet, but more importantly the Son of God who died in our place that our sins might be forgiven. Dekker and Medearis are Christians.
Because Muslims and Christians revere Jesus (though in different ways and with radically different results), the authors wanted to know if there was common ground based on the particular teaching by Jesus known as The Good Samaritan. It is a story of love, compassion and overcoming prejudices. You can read it in the Bible in Luke 10. The authors wanted to know if the principles from that teaching could be applied to modern-day enemies in the Middle East.
It is an interesting book and will cause you to think about how you look upon those whom you would otherwise consider your enemy.
Why won't jesus just pop down and sort this mess out? He is the son of God and can kick Allah into touch just by being at the table. Imagine that.
ReplyDeleteI think he has too much time on his hands and has forgotten that he exists to serve our needs.
We exist to serve HIM!
ReplyDeleteWe exist. Please provide the evidence to support yur statement and please define who 'him' is.
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