Tortured for Christ by Richard Wurmbrand

And when we step out to love others for the sake of the gospel, we can endure all things and be satisfied in every dismal situation. That’s because true adventure has a purpose. Name one admirable character in a movie or book who didn’t risk their own life or well-being to help another. When we have a purpose that goes far beyond ourselves, we can live rich and meaningful lives. How could Richard and the other believers in prison do something so sacrificial and deny themselves to the point of starvation? We yell at bad drivers, and get mad at those in front of us who take forever in line. Every tenth day, they’d take their single slice of bread and give it to someone more needy than they. Seeking ways to follow God and bless to others, they decided to tithe with this bread. How did he do this?Īll the communists gave him and the other Christians to eat each day was a single slice of bread. Somehow Richard endured the brainwashing and the brutal torture techniques. Richard Wurmbrand endured 14 years in the Romania Communist prison because of his faith in Christ and his desire to share his faith with those around him. Without a goal we are like driftwood floating out in the open sea going wherever the waves push us. True Adventure has a PurposeĮnduring difficulty is nearly impossible if we have nothing pushing us onward. I want to encourage you to this adventurous life by sharing his journey. One missionary story I’m reading now is “Tortured for Christ” by Richard Wurmbrand. I love reading the bold, brave, and rich lives of other missionaries. He inspired me for this scary and adventurous calling through the courage of other missionaries.

But God started working in my heart to prepare me for when he did call me to the Middle East. My focus was dead set on staying in Denver with my family and friends.

I wasn’t willing to go to the Middle East three months before God called me. It’s so safe, easy, and requires nothing from me. I know I claim to be an adventurer and risk-taker, but I definitely like comfort.

Tortured for Christ by Richard Wurmbrand