Muslims Coming to Christ Through Dreams and Visions
It’s a well-documented phenomenon that many Muslims without knowledge of the gospel experience dreams and visions of Jesus Christ. We’ve heard about it before, but it occurred around me when we served as volunteers at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem. I’ve written the experience into my book, Love at the Garden Tomb. Below is an excerpt from the book.
Lily made a summary and then handed the time to Ahmed.
He stood up. “My brothers and sisters, you are aware many Muslims have turned to
Christ, accepting Him as Lord and Savior. It’s taking place in North Africa, Europe, Canada, the United States, and in the Arabic-speaking world. Today, it happened right here inside the Garden Tomb.”
He moved about, unable to hold back his enthusiasm. “A man named Samer walked in this morning and asked to speak with an Arabic-speaking staff member. Samer said he kept dreaming of a person in a white robe who told him He is the link between people and Allah.
When Samer wanted to learn more, the person told him to come to the Garden Tomb.”
He waved his arms with excitement. “I shared the gospel with him, and he accepted Christ on the spot.” Then his expression turned somber. “I told him difficulties and suffering may await him. Muslims who believe in Jesus often face persecution, discrimination, or even death.
Brothers and sisters, we’ll need to pray for Samer. Let’s kneel together.”
As they poured their hearts out to the Lord, Lily felt a familiar tingling on her back, and tears welled up in her eyes. Love and peace flew through her like a gentle stream. The Holy Spirit is right here with us.
Yes, believe in the power of the Gospel. The Bible says it well, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” (Romans 1:16 NKJV)
If interested, you can google using terms such as “Muslim Christ vision” to learn more about this subject.
Lily Young is content to leave love to others more qualified. Betrayed and kicked out of her family home in Taiwan at sixteen, she can’t afford to get hurt again.
Josh Ying has his own share of life’s adversities. Growing up in Hong Kong with a sick older brother, he is the invisible child until he makes a bold demand that leads to a dire consequence.
Constant interactions at Ohio State University bring two desolate souls together. Yet personal hardship and circumstances beyond their control, plus unresolved guilt and resentment, scatter them in different directions.
Years later, they run into each other again at the Garden Tomb in Israel. Under the spell of the Jerusalem Syndrome (a set of mental phenomena that involves religious, psychosis-like experiences), will they jeopardize their hearts again?
This book is available on Amazon and other sites (Barnes and Noble, Goodreads, Bookbub.)
R.F. Whong: In high school, I used to go to the library, read every book on one shelf, and then move on to the next. Reading and writing are very important to me. It seems I have a longing that can’t be satisfied by reality. I love to escape into books and become someone graceful, witty, and popular—all the things I’m not in real life.
Currently, I work for a small biotech company and have published 120+ scientific books and papers (under a different name). I’m a latecomer into creative writing. So far, I’ve completed three books. In addition to Love at the Garden Tomb, I’m in the process of publishing two more books, Blazing China and Confessions of a Pastor’s Wife.
I’m married to my wonderful husband, a retired pastor who encourages me to pursue my dreams. We served together at three different churches from 1987 to 2020. During his last sabbatical a few years ago, we worked as volunteers at the Garden Tomb. I’ve incorporated my experiences there into Love at the Garden Tomb.
I would love to connect with you. You can drop me a note anytime at ruthforchrist.com.