Christian homes and businesses in Minya have been marked with black “X”s to single them out for attack, while Muslim ones have been distinguished by red “X”s that will keep them safe. But just as the people of Israel in Egypt were distinguished by the lamb’s blood that marked their doorframes during the plague on the firstborn (Exodus 12:7,13), our brothers and sisters in Egypt are covered by the blood of the Lamb who was slain for our sin. Give thanks that although their future is uncertain and they face many grave dangers, they are eternally secure. Ask the Lord to protect them from harm and to bring peace to their troubled country. Pray also that He will give them strength and calm their fears.
Posted on: Sat, 31 Aug 2013 08:06:55 +0000