This year, as in years past, many Christians will remember Christ’s sacrifice and victory in silence. Some are on the run, hiding by day and traveling by night. Some are in crowded refugee camps. Some are in dreary, dirty prisons. And some are in their own homes, in places where owning a Bible can bring disaster on your household.
While we comfortably celebrate Easter with spring flowers, pastel eggs and chocolate, let’s remember our brothers and sisters who risk their lives to celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection.
May your angels encamp round about our fellow believers, Lord, protecting and encouraging them. Meet their need for food and shelter. My the hope of eternal life overshadow the threat of disaster. May the joy of their salvation override their fear. Grant them peace.
