Brother Andrew is a famous missionary who smuggled Bibles all over the world to closed countries where it is illegal to preach the gospel. He was fearless. His biggest prayer when entering a country is that God would “make the seeing eyes blind” so that he wouldn’t get caught. Once he went so far as to secretly join a communist youth organization just so he could stay in the country.
Brother Andrew was brave and bold. He faced daily dangers and hardships. But he wasn’t always working for God.
As a kid, Brother Andrew would constantly sneak out of church and was famous for his pranks. When he got older, he joined the army and killed anyone he thought was being rebellious. He was famous for wearing a bright yellow hat and running around yelling, “shoot me if you can.” He finally did get shot in the ankle. Eventually, while in recovery, he gave his life to God and later experienced a miraculous healing of his foot.
Even though he was rejected by Bible school, he didn’t let that stop him.
After the fall of Communism, Andrew shifted his focus to the Middle East and has even preached to alleged Palestinian terrorists. Brother Andrew has been responsible for starting a mission that has sent Bibles and the Word of God to over 60 “closed” countries.
So, no matter what your background, God can use you to make a difference for Him. What do you think He might have in store for YOUR future?
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To find out more you can read this article at hyperhistory.net, or go to Brother Andrew’s ministry website at Open Doors USA.
Open Doors is an international non-profit ministry which supports and strengthens persecuted Christians. Open Doors works in over 45 countries worldwide. Open Doors’ outreach includes Bible and Christian literature distribution, leadership training and assistance, Christian community development, prayer and presence ministry and advocacy for the persecuted.
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