Once An Arafat Man

I finished "Once An Arafat Man" and all I can think of is how amazing our God is! If you noticed, Joel Rosenberg, author of "Epicenter", wrote the forward. These two books must be read together. While Joel does a good job of discussing how the current events of the middle east will lead to the coming of our Lord, Tass does an outstanding job of showing the human, emotional side of this unfolding story. I appreciate the insights that Tass shares in the end of the book. Jews and Arabs will never have their differences settled by UN, peace talks, or the USA. It will happen when the Arabs and Jews turn to The One. When the sons of Issac and Ishmael turn to Jesus Christ, only then will there be peace on the middle east. That said, I stand amazed at the journey that Tass Saada has been on. The most significant lesson lesson that Tass has taught me was this: sometimes you just have to go and know that God will be with you. How many times have you heard...."I'm not called to...."'  I've seen so many Christians, self included, who wait for a divine revelation before they act. But, how long do we wait? Tass shows us that sometimes you just have to make that drive around the country, or board the plane, or open a school, or just talk to a man named Charlie. I love his journey because it all started with something very small; A conversation that was two words. Unknown to Tass, God was working through Charlie as he said "thank you" to a middle eastern bus boy who cleared his table, which lead to a friendship, which lead to Tass knowing Christ, which lead to a very inspiring story. As I read the book I pondered my place in the world. Do I truly trust in The Lord? If so, what prevents me from doing more? What prevents you from doing more? I walk away from this book knowing that God will never leave me or forsake me. And with that, I need to go and do more; knowing that God will be with me. Thank you Tass for letting us be a part of your journey....