If you are a Christian today - a follower of Jesus Christ - and you proclaim that the LORD is your Savior and God, then there is more to your life of being a Christian then living for yourself. As a part of the family of God, you have the calling and mission to remember others that are being persecuted for their faith in the Name of Jesus, to take action, to pray, to send, to go, and to be a part of the bigger picture and reality of this "life" in Christ.
We are a family. Each person that is under the banner and reality of the saving grace of Jesus the Christ is directly linked to one another by the Holy Spirit which indwells all who call upon the Name of the LORD in faith. We are called "children of God" if you are saved. If you are in America, most likely, your "persecution" for your faith will be minimal. However, if you live in another country - say, anyone that is predominately Islam or Communist, most likely, you will or have, experienced persecution to a much higher degree, possibly even death - it is for this reason I write.
This blog is not for ranting or raving against to debate hypothetical Christian points or views on different religions. Rather, the purpose of this blog will be for the awareness of the persecuted church, for encouragement for those who are being persecuted, and for educational purposes to make aware of who is being persecuted, why, and how we can "remember those who are in chains." This will be in order to pray for them, support them, and stand alongside them as they face dark nights, intense trials, and maybe even death.
As readers, I invite you to post and make aware the community of Jesus followers of our brothers and sisters that are facing persecution, as I will do my best to post, relate articles, and write words that may perhaps evoke action, conviction, encouragement, and hope.
For any of those that are reading this from another country and/or being persecuted right now for your faith in Jesus, take heart, for HE IS STANDING WITH YOU! The Arm of the LORD is not so short that it cannot save those who are lost (your persecutors) and as you are facing the battles, remember that it is HE who clothes you and arms you against the schemes of our enemy. He will be your strong Tower, your refuge, your place of strength. Wait upon the LORD and He will be your strength - HE IS WITH YOU!!
Know that the Christian community is praying for you - your family is standing alongside of you and maybe you are not able to see it in person, know that in the Holy Spirit of our LORD, we are supporting you and lifting you up to HIM who is able to do all things.
Your sister in Christ,
Cassie
