It is a given that Christians will face persecution. Scripture is clear:
While I have been treated differently at times because I am a Christian, it has never been a cause of real suffering. Yet around the world, there are huge numbers of Christians suffering profoundly because of their faith in Jesus Christ.
This week I wrote about persecution at Do Not Depart:
"According to the non-profit organization Open Doors, 2015 was the worst year in modern history for Christian persecution: 'More than 7,100 Christians were killed for faith-related reasons, and 2,400 churches were destroyed or damaged.'
Our brothers and sister in Christ are suffering. As painful as it is to recognize this reality, our hearts are connected to theirs as members of the body of Christ. It is our privilege to pray for them.
And not only are we called to pray for fellow believers, we are also instructed to pray for those who persecute."
In the post I share:
“Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” 2 Timothy 3:12
While I have been treated differently at times because I am a Christian, it has never been a cause of real suffering. Yet around the world, there are huge numbers of Christians suffering profoundly because of their faith in Jesus Christ.
This week I wrote about persecution at Do Not Depart:
"According to the non-profit organization Open Doors, 2015 was the worst year in modern history for Christian persecution: 'More than 7,100 Christians were killed for faith-related reasons, and 2,400 churches were destroyed or damaged.'
Our brothers and sister in Christ are suffering. As painful as it is to recognize this reality, our hearts are connected to theirs as members of the body of Christ. It is our privilege to pray for them.
And not only are we called to pray for fellow believers, we are also instructed to pray for those who persecute."
In the post I share:
- the story of Taher, a persecutor who came to Christ
- what the Bible says about persecution
- a simple prayer for those entangled in persecution
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