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Get Real, by Doug Bartlett

19/6/2020

 
It was a small village in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by dense jungle.
Decades earlier a Christian missionary established a church there. It was an expensive church as it ended up costing the missionary his life.
Today the church was packed full as they began to worship. Suddenly the back doofs flew open and half a dozen men dressed in combat fatigues and carrying heavy-duty, automatic weapons stormed the platform and commandeered the service.
“How many of you are willing to die for your faith in Jesus Christ?” asked the leader, “ If not, this is your only chance to leave.”
A large group of people were practically knocking each other down trying to exit that church as quickly as possible.
About a third of the crowd remained, willing to accept whatever fate would befall them. They were shocked to see what happened next.
The men disarmed and stacked their rifles in a corner while their leader spoke to the crowd.
“We, too, are believers and followers of Jesus Christ. We desire to worship with only genuine, fellow believers. Pastor, please continue the worship service.”
Mike B
19/6/2020 06:09:55 pm

Great job Doug!!! That’s pretty much the way I remember the story. Such a rude awakening to be who we say we are. I’ve got to wonder did those who left save their lives or lose them? I guess it would depend on, if they got REAL after that or not...

phyllis souza
19/6/2020 06:50:26 pm

Good. A reminder to hold fast to your beliefs. Hmm... two-thirds left, leaving the saints.

Doug
19/6/2020 07:55:37 pm

Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.

Doug
19/6/2020 07:57:48 pm

Rhanks Mike. You never know.

Sue Clayton
20/6/2020 03:30:43 am

Disarming deception.

Doug
20/6/2020 07:14:42 pm

Sue, what a great play on words. I love it. Thanks for that.

Jim link
21/6/2020 05:27:23 pm

I agree - love what Sue had to say, and her play on the words.

Doug
22/6/2020 04:29:33 pm

Thanks for the comment Jim. Sue's comment would have made a great title.


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