Petr Jasek

I’ve read stories of persecuted believers before, but I found this book particularly encouraging when I read it recently. Petr Jasek is candid with his story—his struggles and triumphs the Lord brought him through—and though this was a terrible ordeal for him and his family in many ways, his overall attitude was one of trust and faith that the Lord had a plan through it all. It was encouraging to see him trying to make the best of his situation and allow the Lord to use him in whatever way He saw fit.

Books like this can be difficult to read, because often the circumstances can be somewhat depressing. That didn’t come across in this book. Even though some of the circumstances were incredibly difficult, Petr still focused his attention on Jesus, and that came through over and over. I walked away from this book thankful for the example of faithful endurance I encountered here, and the encouragement that we can trust the Lord, no matter what we face in life.… (meer)