Photo courtesy of The Voice of the MartyrsIndonesia has the largest Muslim population of any nation in the world. Because of the darkness in this island nation, tragically, many churches have been and are being closed down. Like many church buildings around the world, the churches that remain have a cross on top of their steeple. One particular church has the unusual feature of a silhouette of a rooster on top of its steeple.
A western Christian man visiting the area was graciously taken around town by a guide. The visitor's curiosity was aroused when they came to this church. When asked why a rooster was placed on the steeple rather than a cross, the guide carried the man to Luke 22:54-62. Jesus Christ's prophecy in Luke 22:34 came to pass: "I say to you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me." The guide shared that the rooster was placed there to remind any believer who saw this that they ought to always confess Christ and never deny Him.
My prayer for you, Christian, as you read this is that you would be strong in the Lord, always confessing Christ before men in your words, thoughts and deeds. As He says in Matthew 5:16, "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
