Faith
What Saved a Hijacked Humanitarian Plane From Disaster?
Faith Facts
- Streit recited John 3:16 and shared Christ’s sacrifice amid the standoff, guided by the Holy Spirit.
- Flying wide loops to buy time, he witnessed despite mortal peril, emphasizing eternal hope.
- After safe landing in Wau, he and colleague prayed for the hijacker Yasir Mohammed Yusuf’s salvation.
Missionary pilot Jim Streit boldly shared the Gospel during a terrifying hijacking on a Samaritan’s Purse aid flight to South Sudan.
A stowaway emerged with a loaded gun pointed at Streit’s face.
He demanded diversion to Chad while threatening lives.
“I’m reminded from Scripture that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, and we’re told that the Holy Spirit will be given to us to bring things to remembrance.”
“He lifts up a gun, shows me the magazine is full of 13 rounds of 9 mm ammunition, puts it into the gun, cocks the gun… and points it right at my face.”
God’s mighty hand protected His faithful servant, proving the Gospel pierces even the darkest hearts.
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