Hidden Heroes: How Your Missionaries Serve in Hostile Lands

By Dmitry Berlin (in an undisclosed location)

As we strive to bring the good news of Messiah Yeshua to Jewish people around the world, who would otherwise never hear it, some of our missionaries are stationed in countries that are hostile to the open proclamation of the gospel.

One of our volunteers ministering where it is illegal to openly preach the gospel recounts how a housebound senior, Bubbie (meaning ‘grandmother’ in Yiddish), declared her faith in Messiah:

‘As I was out bringing people invitations for our holiday events, I was invited to come into an elderly Jewish woman’s apartment. Bubbie was very welcoming and happy to see me.

‘I told Bubbie about our community of Jewish believers in Messiah, and she asked where we hold our gatherings since it’s not something we would be allowed to do out in the open. She had not left the house for a long time – it was clear that she could not get to our events, even with help. I asked her if she believed in the Lord, and she answered with an emphatic, “Yes!”

‘I asked, “When it’s your time, do you want to go to heaven?” Without hesitation, she replied, “Of course I do!”

‘I asked her if she believed in Jesus and was surprised when she said she did but had never been invited to profess her faith in Him! As I led her in the prayer of repentance, I marvelled at what an awesome God we serve!’

Thanks to partners like you, we are bringing the hope of Messiah to seekers like Bubbie in dark and hostile places. Please pray that Bubbie will live out the rest of her days in peace and joy and that other seekers in hostile lands may also find Messiah’s love.