In developing countries, COVID-19 hits significantlyt harder than in Denmark. The Danish welfare system stretches a net of unemployment benefits and cash assistance under laid-off workers, and a number of government aid packages are trying to keep the hand under Danish business, which is a prerequisite for prosperity.
In several countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, governments do not have such opportunities to the same extent, and citizens are more left to their own devices in the crisis -For example, if they become unemployed as a result of lockdown.
Even before virusesoutthe breakup, Danish European Mission donors supported exposed in a number of countries, and dThis work is Of course, we will continue tobut also further developed In this time.
In the Muslim world, it hits corona viruses not just people on their livelihood, but also on a much deeper level. Unlike Christians, Muslims do not have salvation wisdom. They do not know, if they go to heavenand or hell, when they die. They believe, that on their shoulders are two angels, Raqib to the right, closely monitoring and writing down good intentions, words and deeds, while Always sits on the left and writes down evil ditto. On the Day of Judgment, the records with all their intentions, words and deeds are presented to Allah. If there are the most good deeds, Muslims go to heaven, and if there are more sinners, In hell. However, Allah may show mercy, but it is not certain, He does it. This doctrine in Islam under the section on the angels - “kirâmankatibîn“- means that many Muslims are thinking about, where they will spend eternity.
When death becomes present, as it does at this time, Muslims' fear of going to hell increases. TheIt can be One of the reasons to the fact that we In this time hear reports of an increasing interest in faith in Jesus, who has preparedn seat In heaven for everyone, who believe in him. We hear, that people in isolation have plenty of time to watch Christian TV,just as more people than usual are asking Questions for Danish European Mission's partners via Social media.
God not only uses the church to fulfill the practical needs of people, but also to convey the word about,that Jesus on the cross Atoned for the sins of the world, and that we by faith in him can gain eternal life in heaven and experience God's love - by grace alone. Debt message is relieving for people, the have previously lived in fear for deathand.
Heartfelt thanks to all who are praying for the Muslim world at this time and standing with persecuted but bold Christians who are reaching out to people in physically as well as spiritually Emergency.
