Thousands of Christians around the world are being persecuted for Jesus’ holy name and for worshiping in our Christian faith. Just over the weekend, more were murdered in the name of Islam in Nigeria. We ask that you pray that Christians will be witnesses to God’s love in regions dominated by hatred and extremism. Especially, in the Middle East, China, and Africa.

They need our help, our prayers, and our love. We encourage you to visit the Voice of Martyrs and, if you can, support their efforts. https://www.persecution.com/

“If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they keep my word, they will also keep yours.” – John 15:19–20

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you” – Matthew 5:10–12