December and the rhythm of work
A common and recurring practice of intelligence agents of the Islamic government of Iran during the days of the Nativity of Jesus and the Christian New Year is to raid churches and arrest Christians. This operation has been an integral part of the intelligence agencies' program for more than three decades.
The news of arrests of Christian converts, raids on house churches, and disruption of worship services during the Christmas season is not something that shocks or surprises us or even other non-Christian media outlets. During Christmas and the Christian New Year, the work rhythm of men increases. Why?
It is clear. The enthusiasm and enthusiasm that Christian and even non-Christian Iranians have for performing some of the ceremonies celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ is a cause for anger among men. Don't you believe it?
Follow the news and see how vendors are being banned from selling any items related to this holiday. Having a decorated pine tree during this period is a crime. Are you laughing? Did you notice the items confiscated by the officers in the news of the arrest of Christian convert Meysam Hojjati ?
If you have the patience and a little time, you can find plenty of this type of news by delving into the news archives of Christian and non-Christian news networks. Following the news of the arrests will also enlighten you, the "observers", with some points to ponder.
1. How many Christian converts are there who still exist after thirty years and with this volume of arrests? Why are there so few of them?
2. Have you noticed whose son was the Christian convert Saman Rahmani ?
3. In the statements of Islamic State officials, have you noticed their views on Christian converts? Comparing evangelical Christians with the Taliban and Wahhabis?! They even declared evangelical Christianity Zionist!!
The blind anger of the Doctor of Civilizations and the gentlemen in the uniform of the Intelligence Agency must have a valid reason. You say, aren't the first and second questions enough for this anger? Many, knowing the history of the intensity of the gentlemen's anger, are not afraid of them and believe in the Lordship of Jesus. What's worse, this missionary Christianity has advanced to the gentlemen's retreat and their children also believe. These children are either rejected by their fathers, arrested and we all hear about it. Or their fathers, in order to preserve their honor and reputation, turn off their lights and send them to the lands of infidelity under the pretext of education and ...
It is probably in the private circles of gentlemen that the news and figures of the increase in the tendency towards Christianity make their times bitter. Especially if the story is of the conversion of the son of a high-ranking cleric, a member of parliament or a general of the IRGC. And it is probably in these private circles that the decision to “deal the final blow to the body of the church” is made. I would like to make a confession to the media here. I personally know devout Christians from the families of all three groups mentioned.
Finally, I would like to remind you of a parable about the kingdom of God in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 33.
“ And he spake another parable unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. ”
This is the shortest explanation of God about His kingdom among us. The kingdom of Jesus on earth is like “leaven.” It is enough for the leaven to be mixed with the dough. No one and nothing can stop the “rising” of the dough. The leaven of Christ’s kingdom has been mixed with our country and will grow and advance in silence. Whether we like it or not. The kingdom of God has grown and advanced beyond all our belief in the last thirty-seven years. There is no obstacle for Him. Amen.
