“Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are ill-treated as if you yourselves were suffering. “(Hebrews 13:3)
Church, let’s pray without ceasing in this time. We know that for many believers martyrdom is a reality in our world today. We here in the west have been so sheltered by our Judeo-Christian heritage. Still, we are told to join in suffering with those who even now are probably giving their lives for Jesus. We are One Body, and when one suffers, all suffer. So let’s take it on.
The Apostle Peter tells us, “If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.” Let’s pray that the Spirit of glory will rest upon our brothers and sisters. Let’s pray that like Stephen, even before the first stone hits, the first gunshot is fired, the first sword falls upon them, they will see our Jesus standing at the right hand of God to welcome them home. The world does not understand martyrdom. We who know Him know that if you have Jesus, you have everything. He is worth it. Let’s pray that they will feel the peace that doesn’t make sense, the supernatural peace that passes understanding.