". . . I want to share with you an urgent prayer request regarding an Iranian, who is now a U.S. citizen and has lived with his wife and two children in Idaho. God has used him to bring many Muslims to the Lord and to establish numerous house churches throughout Iran. His biography was being written, and he knew once it was published in the U.S. he would not be able to travel back to Iran, so he made one last trip in September. However, he was arrested and has been held captive and severely tortured, yet without denying his Lord and Savior.
He wrote a letter to his family saying, “Prison is a test of faith. I was always worried that the storms of this life would break the ship of my faith, but when you stand steadfast, the storms are like a nice breeze. Nothing can break my faith. These walls have created more fervor for me to love others through sharing the Gospel, but more than that, the walls have deepened my love for my Savior. I feel the prayers of all who are praying for me.”
He may have to serve 18 years in prison or he may even be given the death penalty. News was just received that his case has been assigned to a judge they call “the hanging judge” because of his harsh sentences. He is expected to rule next week [this week]. Please join us in prayer for him and his precious family."
- A Prayer Request from Randy Alcorn and Eternal Perspectives Ministries
2 comments:
Thank you for posting this.
Blessings~Faith
You're welcome Faith - I hope that more Christians in America become aware of the plight of our brothers and sisters in other countries who are being persecuted for their faith, so we can lift them up in prayer and help them.
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