The Victory in the Ashes
Once he was dead, they burned the rest of his body to ashes; and, just like the early Christian martyrs, his ashes were scattered into the Rhine River. Satan’s tactics had not changed in one thousand years – he was still trying to wipe every trace of the saints of God from the face of the earth, but he could not win the victory. “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” (Ephesians 6:12-13 ESV).
A Prophecy Fulfilled
Some sources record that, just before he died, Hus uttered a prophetic word: “In one hundred years, God will raise up a man whose calls for reform cannot be suppressed.” One hundred years later, in October of 1517, John Hus’ prophecy was fulfilled. Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church and Jesus Christ’s church has never been the same.
The Final Prayer for Forgiveness
To the very end, Hus was burdened for the spiritual condition of his fellow priests. His last prayer was for their eternal salvation. What a lesson in forgiveness for all of us! “O Lord Jesus Christ, into thine hands I deliver my soul, which Thou hast redeemed with Thy blood. Father in heaven, do not hold against them the sins which my enemies commit against me, and let my eyes see them blissfully with Thee, when their souls fly to Thy throne after an easy death. Oh Holy Spirit, enlighten their deceived hearts, so that the truth of the holy gospel may open their eyes and its praise be spread everywhere, forever and ever, Amen.”
For my mouth will utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Proverbs 8:7.
Date: 14th September 2024
Martyr: John Hus
Location: Not specified
Source: God’s General-The Martyrs
Author: Robert Liardon
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