Blog 336
April 14, 2024
MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!
Rev. Robert L. Wise, Ph.D. explores the world of divine interventions from an objective point of view. An Archbishop in the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches with a Ph.D., Rev. Wise relates his interviews with persons who experienced the touch of God.
THE DREAM SEEMED UNFATHOMABLE UNTIL …
Recently, I shared a miraculous story unfolding in the midst of the tragic war raging in Gaza. Regardless of your political persuasion, the situation is profoundly devastating. Could anything positive be found in the midst of this chaos?
Scripture tells us that the love of God is not destroyed by war. Here’s another example of how divine concern is still at work in the Holy Land.
Osama lived in Jericho and worked for the Palestinian Authority. I’ve been through Jordan many times and seen the excavations seeking the remains of the walls of Jericho when centuries ago Joshua’s army marched around seven times. Osama would have seen the dig every day in this ancient city.
One night Osama dreamed about Jesus. Night after night the same theme returned. Being a Moslem, he was not sure of what to think. Osama went to the Iman and enquired about the meeting of his dreams. The Moslem authority told the young man to read the Qur’an and the dream would stop. Osama followed the instructions only to discover that the more he read, the more these appearances returned.
Going back to the Iman, Osama was told to be more involved in the mosque and that would bring a cure. That night? Another dream about Jesus. Finally, the Iman directed Osama to make a Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Like millions of pilgrims over the centuries, Osama started walking around the Kaaba, often called the house of Allah. The huge black structure is considered the most sacred mosque in Islam. The doctrine in The Five Pillars of Islam decrees that a believer should make the journey at least once in a lifetime. In a five-day period over a million people walk around the Kaaba. During the promenade, the pilgrim is supposed to say prayers and look up at the Kaaba. When Osma looked up, he sat Jesus standing on the top.
Jesus looked down and said, “Osama leave this place. You are going in the wrong direction. Leave and go home.” Overwhelmed, Osama left.
Some time later he found a Christian friend who shared the story of the resurrection with him. He discovered the risen Christ had appeared in his dreams. Osama knew this account and explanation of his dreams was true. He realized the reality and meaning of the appearances of the risen Christ. And today? Osama is a changed man. His face radiates joy.
Easter happened to Osama. Just another one of many stories for the season. Of all the miracle experiences I have encountered, resurrection stories remain the most overpowering. Reach out to the risen Christ and you too can become part of the story.
Remember miracles never cease!
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