The young evangelist had been warned about the dangers of the area he was about to enter. Yet he felt the strong compulsion of the Lord to preach the gospel in this part of the province. He worked among the people for several weeks. Doing what ever he could to help them hear and see the gospel at work. He would visit the sick and those in prison. He help build a fence and bring food to a widow. His acts of kindness and good will were notice by many, both friends and enemies.
One day he was going from one village to another when he was stopped by a group of men who identified themselves as a local militia. He was recognized by one of the men who hated Christians. He was taken aside and treated harshly. They mocked and beat the evangelist. Then the hater raised a gun to the young man's head and said, "You have a choice to make, renounce your faith or die." The young evangelist said, "I could never renounce my faith and if you pull the trigger, I will be with Jesus." That was the last words the evangelist would utter. That day he was martyred for Christ. His death however was not in vain. His sacrifice inspired others to come. The young man who pulled the trigger later became a Christian and took his place.
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