A Call for Repentance - Day 7: Forgive me Lord for not remembering and praying for persecuted Christians as I ought.

“Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies.”

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13:3‬ ‭NLT

“And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6:19-20‬ ‭NLT‬‬

We can get offended when someone on social media doesn’t agree with the way we believe concerning Jesus Christ. But sadly—even in the United States of America—some have experienced actual persecution relating to their relationship with Jesus Christ. However, none of this persecution compares to what many Christians are experiencing all over the world at this very moment.

As I was growing up, my father would often share stories about the Armenian genocide in which over a million and a half Armenian Christians were mercilessly raped, tortured, and killed. In my thoughts and mind, it seemed so far away. It was easy to think that those kind of things were forever behind us. But the reality is that they are right here and now. In fact, there are now even more incidences than have ever been in places all over the world.

Indeed, persecution is still going on toward Christian Armenians by Turkey and Azerbaijan. In Nigeria, the Christian population is being systematically extinguished. The list goes on from China—where churches are regularly razed and burned—to Pakistan and India where Christians are dealt with harshly.

These are but a few of the many places where Christians daily face threats to their actual life. Their steadfastness should humble all of us who are able to serve the Lord with relative ease.

Make no mistake, this persecution is extending into our country. Let’s not wait until our lives are on the line to seek the Lord for those who are persecuted. Let us remember our Christian brothers and sisters who are part of the true body of Christ. Remember them daily. Pray for them daily. Find ways to support them as you are able. Believe it or not, many of them are praying for us.

Peace to you

Jesus is coming! Get ready for Him!

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