Deuteronomy 20:3-4 ‘..Let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.’
DAILY READING; • John 11:28-57; 2 Chronicles 12-13; Psalm 76.
Mariam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag is an activist and public speaker whose life mirrored the persecution of Christians in Sudan.
Meriam was heavily pregnant when she was arrested for apostasy because of converting from Islam to Christianity. She was subjected to serious persecutions by the Islamic government to make her change her mind, but she stood strong in her faith.
Though she seemed alone and helpless, God began to raise help for her. Somehow, her story came to the attention of the international media, and it was followed by an international campaign for her release.
The United Kingdom government described the sentence as “barbaric” and a UK minister was “truly appalled”, noting that Sudan breached international human rights obligations. The United States government was “deeply disturbed” and also called on Sudan to meet its obligations under international human rights law. A joint statement from embassies of Britain, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States also expressed “deep concern”, urging “justice and compassion”.
After much international pressure, on 24 June 2014, Meriam Ibrahim was released . But as the persecution continued, she and her family were forced to take refuge for a month in the U.S. embassy in Khartoum. From there they relocated to America where Meriam now works as a Christian activist who speaks up for those being persecuted for their faith.
In the midst of severe trials , when you decide to stand strong in faith, God will surely send you divine help. God can open the prison doors and usher you into a better and brighter future.
Indeed the God we serve is a way maker and chain breaker. He will go ahead of you to break the gates of brass and cut the bars of iron asunder.
No matter how tough things may sometimes seem, God knows exactly how to tip things in your favor.
We just need to keep trusting in Him and resting upon His promises.
Always be assured that your life and times are in God’s; He knows how to turn your trials and tribulations into triumphs and jubilations. Therefore don’t be discouraged by the things that try to stop or frustrate your journey. They are working for your good. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.
Always remember that as a child of God, the greater One lives in you. Through Christ you can do all things, you can face and overcome any situation. Therefore, in everything keep giving thanks and keep blessing the Name of the Lord, because He is certainly in control.
No matter how fierce the battle, you will not be defeated, rather you will arise stronger to soar to greater heights.
PRAYER: Lord, please help me to stand strong despite the fierce winds of oppositions. I receive the grace to always praise You in every situation. Thank You Lord, for always causing me to triumph in Jesus Name. .
QUOTE;
God knows how to work everything together in your life for your own good. WORDBITE 222
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