Book Note 4: I DARED TO CALL HIM FATHER.

Book by BILQUIS SHEIKH

“My heart warmed to her. Muslims always had respect for these holy women who give up the world to serve their God; their faith may be misplaced, but their sincerity was real. We chatted, but as the conversation continued, I could tell that this woman had something on her mind. It was the Bible. I could see her glancing at it with mounting curiosity. Finally she leaned forward and in a confidential tone asked, “Begum Sheikh, what are you doing with a Bible?”
“I am earnestly in search of God,” I answered….”whatever happens,” I emphasized, “I must find God…” She leaned closer and took my hand in hers, tears streaming down her cheeks. “Talk to Him” she said very quiet, “as if he were your father.”

The very first time I picked up this book to read. I didn’t know what to expect in it. I just wanted to read something. Basically, saw it as another opportunity to read (and learn how) an autobiography (is written).

The bible reveals different aspects of God to us. In it, we see him as,
First, a creator.
Then, as a judge.
And finally, as a father.

A father full of love, compassion, grace, and every good emotion you could think about. God is. And he proves it to his children, again and again.

And Bilquis Sheikh through her story confirms this very fatherhood nature of God in this book.

In its pages are supplications.
In its pages are persecutions.
In its pages is happiness
In its pages is sadness.

In it, you’ll see the scripture play out in the life of a believer, and find what it means to practically be a Christian.

In its pages is there faith
In its pages is there fear.

In it, you see that being a Christian doesn’t automatically excuse you from life’s trouble, but through them you have a sure bank of promise- the Bible; God’s word.

And finally, in it, there is revelation.
Of God. And a reminder that truly,
God loves us, and he cares for us.

If only we dare to call him “Father!”

Bolu Animashaun TCW

PS: I’ll be taking a break here. I’ll be back in a jiffy, don’t worry.