Remember those who suffer!

As we prepare to celebrate this Christmas season in peace, & with freedom, we need to remember that many Christians around the world do not have that luxury.

Recently Franklin Graham wrote this as part of a regular article.

Remember Those Who Are Persecuted
The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is under attack. Around the world, in dozens of countries, believers are being relentlessly oppressed, beaten and even martyred for their Christian faith. The World Evangelical Alliance estimates that more than 200 million believers suffer some form of ongoing persecution. Of course, we know that followers of our Lord Jesus Christ should expect opposition. Jesus said: “‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also” (John 15:20, NIV). Whether the source of persecution is false religions, godless societies or hostile cultures, the Church has long been the target of vilification and violence.
( Franklin Graham)

Can I encourage you to pray for our brothers & sisters around the world,
who are suffering for the name of Christ this Christmas.
Pray that God will strengthen them to stand strong,
& that He will grant them his peace that passes all human understanding!

"and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counsellor,

Mighty God, Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6b