June 5th, 1989. A man in China demonstrates his willingness to die for democracy after a pro-democracy protest was broken up in Tienanmen Square. He showed incredible courage by standing up for what he believed in and did so in a non-violent manner.The "tank man," as he has become known, disappeared after this and was never been heard from again. Most believe the secret police dragged him off and executed him. To this day, his name is a mystery...and yet, he was named as one of the most influential men of the 20th Century.
What is incredible about this story to me is that this man did not stand up for attention. He did not care if he became famous, and we have no idea who he was. In spite of this, he did the right thing and is still remembered today. What a powerful story!
When I turn this story upon my own life, I wonder if I would be willing to stand in front of a tank and do nothing but speak truth for my faith. If Christianity became illegal and CSCS destroyed, would I still proclaim the Gospel without fear? If the churches were destroyed and Christians arrested or killed, would I still share the love of Christ with my neighbors? I believe so...in fact, I know so!
What really hits me in the face is this question: Would I be willing to do it knowing that no one would ever hear my story or care that I died? Or would I die for my faith because I believed it would make a profound impact on the world? I hope I learn to trust God even more and that my courage would be based in Him and not myself!
-Tharp-
3 comments:
Powerful thoughts. Would we have the courage to stand up for our faith? When we think about it now, we think it's an easy thing to answer, but if we had to choose, would we choose the right thing?
Plus, CSCS getting destroyed? Odd thought.
MD
Wow, intense. Im not sure I would be able to stand up to the government if they did something against the law?
I have wondered that myself, especially after hearing stories of the persecuted. Do I have that much faith that I would be willing to die for God? And now to add onto it, especially if I knew no one would hear about it. I think all Christians should be able to answer yes, but unfortunatley, even though I would like to think I would be able to, I can't say for sure.
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