Cuban pastor Humberto Alexander's eyes sparkle like he's just been let in on a wonderful secret. But he spent two decades in a Castro prison for the politically incorrect. There he led clandestine worship services. His joyful faith proved contagious, and many fellow inmates committed their lives to the Christ. He baptized 200 right under the noses of the guards!
I have read similar accounts in the past that also came out of Cuban prisons. I just don't know how these believers do it--how they keep winning others to Christ even knowing that to do so means more persecution. Richard Wurmbrand tells about his experience. He said that the prison guards were only happy when they could beat the prisoners. And the Christian prisoners were happiest when they could witness for Christ. But if the Christians witnessed for Christ, they were certain to be beaten. So the Christians witnessed in prison, knowing they would be beaten. As a result, as Pastor Wurmbrand describes it, the Christians were happy because they witnessed for Christ and the guards were happy because they got to beat the prisoners. So everyone was happy!
How do they have that kind of attitude? I believe it is only (and this is not a cliche)... It is only the grace of God that enables a believer in those circumstances to love, pray for, and witness to their guards, all the while enduring unbelievable suffering, and all the while showing the joy of the Lord Jesus Christ.
God help me please. And God help us all to show this spirit.
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