In Hebrews 4:12, we read, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”

Scripture radically changes us. And as I walk with Na’im, a new follower of Jesus, I am witnessing how beautifully God’s Word transforms hearts—just as it’s transforming Na’im’s.

Na’im loves reading God’s Word. He tells me how every day, he’s blown away by the truth he’s reading. He feels overwhelmed by the love and grace of Christ, and he can’t wait to read more from the Bible the next day.

Every time we meet together, Na’im talks about how God has shown him something new in the Word. The beauty of the Gospel simply amazes him. Everyone needs to hear this truth, he insists, even if telling them puts him at risk.

But he’s not afraid.

After reading the first chapter of Joshua, in which the Lord admonishes Joshua to be strong and courageous, Na’im prayed for God to give him strength and courage to share the Gospel in his neighborhood.

The Lord answered his prayer, and recently he spoke in front of all the men in his neighborhood and told them about Jesus.

“Praise God, everything is from Him,” Na’im testified after that experience. “The courage I had to speak boldly in my neighborhood—that’s all from God.”

He continued, “Some followers of Jesus may not live out their faith because they’re afraid of being harmed. But me? Brother, nobody can shut me up. Nobody.”

Praise God for transforming Na’im’s life and filling him with strength and courage to share the Good News.

**This account comes from a long-term worker. Names have been changed for security.**

Original article: https://www.frontiersusa.org/blog/article/courageous-man