This is Martha Christina Tiahahu.She was born in Abubu Villageon Nusalaut Island, near Maluku, on 4 January 1800.
She died
When we were captured for the second time, I was ill.
From her story, I learned to be a braver person. At such a young age, she took her courage to fight for the country. She joined a war when she was 17 and fought against the Dutch.
Bible verse
Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
But sadly, Martha, her father, and Pattimura werecaptured on October 1817. She and 39 others continued to fight but was captured again on December 1817. By a ship, she was taken to Java to do forced labor in a coffee plantation.
Be quiet!
When she was captured again on December 1817, she was seriously ill. When the guards forced her to take the medicine, she refused. On 2 January 1818, she died.
No!!
Eat the medicine!
Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”