Life in our new acquaintance’s Jordan was not easy. Her husband’s family did not accept her as a full member of the family, and this was very evident in their attitude towards her. Unfortunately, she never had protection from her husband. She tried to adapt to family life as quickly as possible. To do so, she embraced Islam, thinking that if she became one of them, it would change her relatives’ attitude towards her. But that turned out to be a mistake, as the family’s attitude towards her did not change. Her search for God ended there.
It so happened that the Lord brought our paths together, and we started telling her about Christ. The Lord is working in her heart, and she is opening up more and more to the Gospel. Together, we read the Bible and pray in the name of Jesus Christ. We can see how the Lord is changing her life. Her husband knows that she now has a Bible, we talk about Christ, and he no longer opposes our communication. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to talk with him, but I know that the Lord is also working in his heart.
We also got to know other female immigrants who came to Jordan because of their husbands. They also never heard the Gospel and embraced Islam because it made it easier to integrate into the culture. Some women do it for “safety” reasons. If the husband dies, the children stay with the mother only if she is a Muslim. If the mother belongs to a different faith, custody rights are transferred to the nearest relative of the husband.
Our ministry is not easy, and I ask you to pray for me and everyone working with us in Jordan!
Ministry in Jordan – Ksenia G.