In 1993, Andrew Brunson was asked to move to Turkey, the largest unevangelized country in the world, to serve as a missionary. Though reluctant at first because of the daunting task that lay ahead, Andrew and his wife, Norine, became convinced this was God's plan for them.
What followed was a string of difficulties and threats, but there were also successes in starting new churches in a place where many people had never met a Christian. As their work with refugees from Syria, including Kurds, gained attention and suspicion, Andrew and Norine acknowledged the threat but accepted the risk, confident that this work was part of their assignment.
In 2016, they were arrested. Though the state quickly released Norine, who remained in Turkey, Andrew was imprisoned. Accused of being a spy and being among the plotters of an attempted coup, he became a political pawn whose name was soon known around the world.
"God's Hostage" is the incredible true story of his imprisonment, his brokenness, his faithfulness...and his freedom.
My thoughts:
This book was very interesting. At first, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Many of the books I have read about persecution and imprisonment include gory details. But even though Andrew Brunson was imprisoned in Turkey for being a Christian, he wasn't physically abused or beaten. The author describes his time in prison, how he became so spiritually weak, and how many people fought for his release. He describes how often he was so spiritually weak from the attacks of the devil and of the evil people around him. Christians all around the world were continuously praying for him and for the spiritually dark country of Turkey. Though he wanted to give up living several times, God brought him through that trial. Mr. Brunson recognized that even though he was not in the best of situations, God could still use him for his glory, even if Mr. Brunson could not see how at that time.
I received a free copy of this book from Baker Books in exchange for a review.
Psalm 62:5-6
"My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved."
This book was very interesting. At first, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Many of the books I have read about persecution and imprisonment include gory details. But even though Andrew Brunson was imprisoned in Turkey for being a Christian, he wasn't physically abused or beaten. The author describes his time in prison, how he became so spiritually weak, and how many people fought for his release. He describes how often he was so spiritually weak from the attacks of the devil and of the evil people around him. Christians all around the world were continuously praying for him and for the spiritually dark country of Turkey. Though he wanted to give up living several times, God brought him through that trial. Mr. Brunson recognized that even though he was not in the best of situations, God could still use him for his glory, even if Mr. Brunson could not see how at that time.
I received a free copy of this book from Baker Books in exchange for a review.
Psalm 62:5-6
"My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved."
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