The Persistence of God

Even though humans are the ones who have rebelled against God and broken the relationship with Him, He has taken it upon Himself to redeem and restore. He brings us back into communion with Him and relentlessly pursues those whom He loves.

You may have heard just how common dreams and visions from God are in the Muslim world. It is estimated that around 25% of all Muslims who come to saving faith in Jesus had a dream or a vision as part of their conversion journey.

What is not often reported is that the experience indeed impacts many who encounter Jesus in their dreams but never choose to pursue Him any further. They hear Him knocking but do not open the door to let Him in.

A Muslim woman had fled war and was now living in a neighboring country as a refugee. She had a dream where Jesus came to her, holding her young son who had died in the war. Some Christians then shared the Gospel with her, explaining how she, too, could be with Jesus forever. She listened politely but did not choose to become a believer in Jesus. This woman may come to Christ at another time or never choose to follow Him. Regardless, our God does not give up knocking.

Prayer

Lord, we are constantly awed by how persistently You choose to love and pursue us, knowing that our relationship with You is the only thing that will make us whole. I pray that Your Holy Spirit would be at work softening the hearts of Muslims. When you come knocking—be it in a dream, a vision, an encounter with a Christian, or in any way You choose—I ask that they would be ready to open the door and allow You in.