Christian Sister Sentenced to Death in Pakistan - Help Asia NOW!

My dear brothers and sister in Christ,

Another one of our family members is under the cruel hand of persecution and is in need of our prayers and physical help.

Asia Bibi has been condemned by the Pakistinian government for being a Christian and is sentence to death. Pakistan, as you may know, is a country where Islam is their national religion. To be anything other than a Muslim is a crime and punishable by death. Asia has been mocked for her faith and condemned for believing that Jesus, her Christ, is alive. She has not recanted her faith in light of death, and for this we praise Jesus that He is keeping her strong in Him. However, our work and our caring for her is not complete and we are being called, by Jesus, to remember her and what she is going through for the sake of Jesus.

Please, sign this petition in request for her life. Pakistan is leading in total requests being made for her life so let's join in spreading the word through the United States that we might truly exercise our freedom of speech and speak on behalf of our sister in order that her life may be spared.

Only the LORD knows when our days are over on this side of heaven but we seek and pray that this time in Asia's life may be used of His purposes and His glory.

Please be in prayer for:

• Asia, that she will stand strong in the face of trial and that her faith would not waver in these dark times.
• For Asia's enemies, that they would see the Christ that is ALIVE in her and that they would come to a saving knowledge of Jesus!
• For Asia's family, that their faith would not be jeopardy because of their trials, but that they would be strengthened to walk with Jesus all the more and to share His truth with those who do not know Him. 

Thank you, family, for lifting up our sister. May the LORD have control in all situations and in this one as well, and may His will be done! 

We look forward to seeing His answers...

Praying alongside you all, 

Cassie

A Way To Help Pastor Youcef

Pastor Youcef's state remains unaltered and he could be killed for his faith at any time the Iranian government so desires. However, ACLJ is acting to put pressure on Secretary of State Hillary Clinto, to move on behalf of Youcef and place pressure on Iran to release him from prison. Please, take a moment to sign this petition that will be sent to Washington! This is a simple, yet profoundly powerful way that you can take part in supporting our brother and his family. It will take you less then 5 minutes and with a life on the line, 5 minutes of your time is nothing to what he may experience.

Thank you for praying and taking action. May the LORD be magnified and continue to bring hope, peace, and strength to our brother.

Blessings in Jesus Christ, our LORD and awesome Savior!

Cassie

PS: If you would like to read more information on why Youcef's ruling is unconstitutional in Iran, read this article and you are able to view a copy of Iran's Constitution as well as the stance the Washington Political member, John Boehner, is speaking on freedom for Youcef. 

Update on Pastor Youcef - Iranian Pastor Under Threat of Death

As we have taken time this week to petition the LORD on behalf of our brother, Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, and as such organizations as ACLJ (Amercian Center for Law & Justice) have put legal pressure on Iran and the USA to act on behalf of Youcef, we have discovered that he has refused his 3 chances to "recant" his faith and return to Islam. Praise Jesus for this!!! Youcef is holding onto Jesus. However, his decisions now mean that the Iranian government could, at any moment, fulfill their threat of executing him at any time.

We know, that God holds Youcef's life in His hands, but we also know that we, as a Christian community, have the right to "do justice." (Micah 6:8). It is for this reason that we stand alongside Youcef at this time.

• By prayer, lifting him up that God might strengthen and keep him, and that the LORD would use this trial for His glory.
• Legally, that Youcef's life would be spared on account of justice, not crime (Iran's Constitution gives NO LEGAL AUTHORITY for execution based on religion. Rather, the execution command is coming from an Ayatollah - or spiritual leader (Islam) within the country).
• And lastly, by communication - that you, the Christian community would spread this word to everyone you know, that we might take part of this trial alongside our brother and that we would "remember those who are in chains..."

Please, take a moment to pray and keep Youcef and his family in your prayers. May the LORD be lifted up and exalted, and may our brother be steadfast in His faith until the end.

Peace and blessing in Christ Jesus our LORD-

Cassie

"He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8

The Persecuted Church

"Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body." Hebrews 13:3 - NASB

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