157. “. . . It is sometimes not helpful or wise to go beyond that instruction and share their stories. Even with the best of intentions we cannot be sure about the outcome of our sharing. It is one thing to suffer persecution for Jesus sake. My own personal experience in Somaliland as well as these amazing and powerful stories that I was hearing came convinced me that God is able and willing to use that kind of persecution for His glory. . . .” ~ Nik Ripken