September 24 Dear Brothers and Sisters, Over the weekend I have been reflecting on the bombing of All Saints’ Anglican Church in Peshawar. 81 people were killed including children. In Pakistan as in other places such as Lebanon and Egypt, it is no longer safe to be a Christian. We frequently hear that the perpetrators are Muslim militants. As a Christian I prefer to think of these acts as the work of evil. In America going to Church is considered a peaceful, personal activity. It is helpful to understand that we are actively participating in a way of life that evil forces despise. By our actions we practice a faith where our lives are on the line. There is a spiritual warfare that goes on in our world. Evil likes to go after various people in search of fertile ground. Those inclined to violence are evil’s priority. Let us remember in our prayers and in our conversation the “81.” They are our newest martyrs. They didn’t seek it, but they ended up being witnesses for Jesus Christ. They are telling us to wake up and no longer be complacent about our faith. We know that the sacrifices of those who lived in past ages paid for our faith with their blood. Now the 81 martyrs of All Saints’ Anglican in Peshawar have provided a new testimony for why we take the name of Christian. Let us accept their witness and press forward more determined than ever to share the Good News of Jesus who came into the world to save sinners. Jay
Posted on: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:51:46 +0000
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