Fifty years ago, 5 brave souls took took spears in their ribs for the Gospel’s sake. They lived out the life of Christ to the ultimate end. “Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” They laid theirs down for their Friend.
One group of men lived by killing, the other lived by dying. This video contains testimonies from both sides of their encounter. Out of the bloody sand on “Palm Beach” grew a trust that now stands as a testimony to God’s sovereignty, witnessed by generations from all over the globe. These families, once divided by murder, are now joined by the love of God.
Their story brings tears to my eyes on two counts:
- It captures the essence of the Gospel, which is a story of selfless sacrifice
- It shows me how small my world is
It’s about a half hour, but I would recommend you watch it. Whether or nor you’re familiar with the story, you will learn something from these folks. It’s one of the best presentations of this story I’ve seen. It’s also my favorite missionary story, so I may think more of it than you will. 🙂
Lord, open the borders of our understanding. Make us see past the horizon of the familiar, to love people who are strange to us. Give us faith to lay down our comforts and ease for the sake of your Kingdom. Give us an eternal vision. Fill us with your love.
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