Gathering together for Easter–not allowed!
This is a new experience for most of my readers. It gives us a quick glance into the lives of Christian brothers and sisters elsewhere. Ponder these numbers from Open Doors USA:
“In just the last year*, there have been:
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- Over 260 million Christians living in places where they experience high levels of persecution
- 2,983 Christians killed for their faith
- 9,488 churches and other Christian buildings attacked
- 3,711 believers detained without trial, arrested, sentenced or imprisoned
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*2020 World Watch List reporting period”
Jesus doesn’t call us to be safe. He calls us to have faith.
John 16:33b (NIV
In this world you will have trouble.
But take heart! I have overcome the world.
Remember this as you shelter-in-place.
O Lord, forgive me for thinking I have the right to be safe. I lift up our brothers and sisters who risk all to worship You. Be their safe shelter, Lord. Be my safe shelter now and forever, for Your name’s sake.
