An Honest Response to the Horrendous News About ISIS
Posted 10 years ago - Feb 17, 2015
From: Rebie WAY-FMWe went to bed with yet another horrible story in the .
Going to bed having just learned of the brothers beheaded for their belief in Jesus. Come quickly Lord. CHRIST have mercy.
— Mike Donehey (@mikedonehey)
It's hard to read about. It's easy to ignore. But it's staring us in the face so we have to ask ourselves - how do we respond?
Several Christian music artists took to responding on Twitter. Their Tweets were surprisingly striking. They provided some real answers about where our minds should turn in light of this horrifying news.
God is in control.
Have peace dear hearts. Our God sees it all. The blood of Christ is stronger than all of our sin.
— Mike Donehey (@mikedonehey)
tweeted out Scripture and a reminder that God really is in control. We can't lose sight of that truth even when we don't understand.
...And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony about Jesus and for proclaiming the word of God. -Revelation 20:4
— Mike Donehey (@mikedonehey)
They were beautifully sold out.
was clearly heartbroken. She tweeted out a reminder - these 21 men were following Christ with their whole being.
They weren’t in love with themselves; They were willing to die for Christ. Rev 12:11 MSG #21 — Natalie Grant (@NatalieGrant)
The work will go on. No matter what.
- they responded with one simple tweet. It contained lyrics to a song off their album, but wow, it really packs a punch.You can bury the workmen but the work will go on
— UNSPOKEN (@unspokenmusic)
This song reminds us that God is still working. He will never be beaten no matter how much the enemy tries to strike us down.
Take a moment to listen to Chad sing the lyrics. Take a moment to honor those brothers who were willing to lay down their lives. Pray that believers around the world would have this much faith. Remember God is still on the throne. Praise Him.
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