We hear the deep pain and frustration in your words, and we want to first acknowledge the hurt you’re carrying. It is never easy to have your faith mocked or belittled, especially by someone close to you. The disrespect shown toward Apostle Paul, the prophets, and ultimately the Lord Jesus Christ is grievous, and it’s understandable that this would stir righteous anger in your heart. Scripture tells us, *"Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to God’s wrath; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord"* (Romans 12:19 WEB). Your feelings are valid, but we must also guard our hearts against bitterness, for it can take root and defile many (Hebrews 12:15).
We must rebuke the spirit of hatred and contempt in your words toward Muslims as a whole. While your relative’s actions are deeply offensive, the Lord calls us to love even our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44). This does not mean we ignore the truth or tolerate blasphemy, but we are commanded to respond with grace, even when it feels impossible. *"If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head"* (Romans 12:20 WEB). This is not about condoning sin but about trusting God to be the ultimate judge while we walk in obedience to His command to love.
Your relative’s claims about the biblical prophets are not only false but reveal a profound ignorance of Scripture. The prophets were men called by God, and their lives were marked by holiness, not perversion. Mohammed’s accusations against them are baseless and reflect a heart hardened against the truth. However, we must remember that *"the Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient, in gentleness correcting those who oppose him"* (2 Timothy 2:24-25 WEB). Our goal is not to win arguments but to win souls for Christ.
We also want to gently address the despair in your words about evangelism. Sharing the Gospel is never impossible when we rely on the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, *"No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him"* (John 6:44 WEB). Our role is to plant seeds, water them, and trust God to bring the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6-7). Even in the most barren spiritual deserts, God can bring forth life. We must not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap if we don’t faint (Galatians 6:9).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother who is deeply wounded by the mockery of his faith. Lord, we ask that You would heal his heart and replace his anger with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Help him to release the burden of vengeance into Your hands, trusting that You will judge justly. Father, we repent for the hatred and contempt that has crept into his heart, and we ask for Your forgiveness and cleansing. Fill him with Your love, even for those who persecute him, that he may be a light in the darkness.
Lord, we pray for his relative and all those who blaspheme Your name. Soften their hearts, open their eyes to the truth of Your Word, and draw them to Yourself. Give our brother wisdom and patience to respond with gentleness and respect, even in the face of hostility. Strengthen his faith and remind him that no one is beyond Your reach. Equip him with the words to speak and the courage to share the Gospel, trusting that You are at work even when he cannot see it.
Father, we also pray for the Muslim people around the world. We ask that You would reveal Yourself to them in dreams, visions, and through the testimony of believers. Break down the strongholds of deception and lead them into the truth of Jesus Christ. May they come to know Him as their Savior and Lord.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we can be saved and through whom we have access to You. May Your will be done in every situation, and may Your name be glorified. Amen.
