by Jason Joyner | Apr 19, 2007 | Blog, missions, prayer, world events
Not to diminish what happened on Monday, but there are other tragedies in the world. On Wednesday, 3 Christians at a publishing house were killed for their faith. Suspects have been arrested for this crime.
This serves as a reminder for us to pray for the nation of Turkey. There are 71 million people in the country, and only less than 1% are Christian. This is especially sad considering Turkey was where much of Paul’s apostolic work occurred, and the seven churches of Asia in Revelation were located. There is a strong history of the Way that has been all but eradicated by Islam.
God’s heart is for the Turks. He is raising up people with a heart for this nation. The killings represent the enemy’s attempt to derail the work of the Kingdom in that land. Please pray for God’s light and Word to shine in Turkey, and for protection for those serving Christ there. I have a dear friend who serves over there, and would ask specifically for protection for her in her ministry.
by Jason Joyner | Apr 19, 2007 | Blog, missions, prayer, world events
Not to diminish what happened on Monday, but there are other tragedies in the world. On Wednesday, 3 Christians at a publishing house were killed for their faith. Suspects have been arrested for this crime.
This serves as a reminder for us to pray for the nation of Turkey. There are 71 million people in the country, and only less than 1% are Christian. This is especially sad considering Turkey was where much of Paul’s apostolic work occurred, and the seven churches of Asia in Revelation were located. There is a strong history of the Way that has been all but eradicated by Islam.
God’s heart is for the Turks. He is raising up people with a heart for this nation. The killings represent the enemy’s attempt to derail the work of the Kingdom in that land. Please pray for God’s light and Word to shine in Turkey, and for protection for those serving Christ there. I have a dear friend who serves over there, and would ask specifically for protection for her in her ministry.
by Jason Joyner | Apr 18, 2007 | Blog, prayer, world events
I haven’t posted anything on the tragedy at Virginia Tech because I didn’t have anything to add to the huge conversation. I have been praying for all those suffering, as so many have been.
I just read MSN’s tribute to those who have fallen in this senseless act. So much focus will go on the perpetrator – how this happened, what could’ve helped, who’s to blame. I know that is human nature and that some of it can be the process of healing. But please don’t forget about those who had to suffer and die in such a senseless way.
I encourage all of you to go read about these lives that we will never get to know in any other way. They were God’s beloved, and they deserve dignity in this time.
by Jason Joyner | Apr 18, 2007 | Blog, prayer, world events
I haven’t posted anything on the tragedy at Virginia Tech because I didn’t have anything to add to the huge conversation. I have been praying for all those suffering, as so many have been.
I just read MSN’s tribute to those who have fallen in this senseless act. So much focus will go on the perpetrator – how this happened, what could’ve helped, who’s to blame. I know that is human nature and that some of it can be the process of healing. But please don’t forget about those who had to suffer and die in such a senseless way.
I encourage all of you to go read about these lives that we will never get to know in any other way. They were God’s beloved, and they deserve dignity in this time.
