Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled

In Pakistan, Asia Bibi (aka Asia Noreen) is still in jail under a death sentence for blasphemy. The governor who called for her pardon and the repeal of the blasphemy laws was shot 27 times in broad daylight by his own police bodyguard. A Muslim cleric offered over $5,000 for anyone who kills her if she is pardoned. Terrorists are threatening a suicide attack against her at the prison. A person in her position could easily give way to fear. But what is Asia doing? According to one report, despite her limited reading ability, she is savoring her Bible—especially John 14:1.

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” –John 14:1-6

Asia is facing a death sentence because of her faith in these words—because she believes that Jesus is only the way to God. But they are also the words that give her boldness and comfort.

Please pray for this brave woman.

Sources: Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Compass Direct News, the BBC, and ASSIST News