When persecution drove believers out of their familiar territory, the early Christian Church spread in new directions. I wonder: will Christianity spread as Syrian Christians make their way into unfamiliar territory?
Using evil for good purposes–it’s such a God-thing.
Genesis 50:20
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.
There’s an interesting analog in the Qur’an; can’t recall the sura. It goes something like this –
“They have plotted against you, but I (God) have my plots, too…and I am the best of plotters”.
By definition, God is the best of plotters and planners.