What happens when a Muslim comes to Christ in the Middle East? Many fear persecution so they keep their Christian faith a secret.

Others boldly profess their faith and suffer dire consequences as a result.

There are dangers, but also blessings of embracing and sharing the Gospel in a very distressed region of the world.

It is hard to be a Christian in a Muslim-dominated society, especially in Egypt where Christians were murdered in the streets earlier this year near the city of Luxor.

Despite the risks, some bold Middle Eastern Christians feel compelled to share their faith with Muslims and other people.

Several years ago, an Iraqi Christian under the alias of Hassan, started a church in Mosul. The body of believers grew from several people to 60 in about five months.

One day a gunman in a passing vehicle shot Hassan. Doctors said he suffered a spinal cord injury and would never walk again.

Hassan continues to share Christ with others, but today he does it from a wheelchair in Lebanon. His paralysis has caused many difficulties, but also opportunities.

"When I witness to people about Christ, they know that I really mean what I say unto death," Hassan said. "Of course living for Christ in Iraq is not easy for anybody...despite this difficult situation the salvation of souls is taking place in big numbers among masses in Iraq."

Many Muslims throughout the Middle East are coming to Christ through signs and wonders like those performed by Paul and Barnabas in the Book of Acts.

By Gary Lane
CBN News