I don’t like watching the news lately. Ebola...ISIS...Israel and
Palestine. It can be overwhelming and I can feel like there is nothing I can
do.
You may have seen this symbol on social media. It
is the letter N in Arabic, and stands for Nazarenes, or
follower of Jesus. This symbol was marked on Christians
homes in Iraq to target them. Many put this symbol as
their Facebook profile picture to express solidarity with
those persecuted believers.
But as you know, the most powerful act we can do is to pray. God is aware of the suffering of those in Iraq, those in Palestine and Israel, those who are suffering with the Ebola virus.
His purpose is for all to know Him. I know each of these three current crisis is currently hindering Cru’s ability to minister in different locations: we have asked some staff to return to the states, some to delay going, and in some places normal ministry cannot continue. Remember to pray for those called to minister the gospel in these areas when you read of these events. Pray for us as we wrestle with
difficult decisions regarding
our staff impacted by these events.
God’s purposes are not thwarted. He will be glorified. My prayers are that His mercy and compassion will be displayed for the world to see.
Thank you for standing with us,
But as you know, the most powerful act we can do is to pray. God is aware of the suffering of those in Iraq, those in Palestine and Israel, those who are suffering with the Ebola virus.
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people.
1 Timothy 2:1-6
His purpose is for all to know Him. I know each of these three current crisis is currently hindering Cru’s ability to minister in different locations: we have asked some staff to return to the states, some to delay going, and in some places normal ministry cannot continue. Remember to pray for those called to minister the gospel in these areas when you read of these events. Pray for us as we wrestle with
God’s purposes are not thwarted. He will be glorified. My prayers are that His mercy and compassion will be displayed for the world to see.
Thank you for standing with us,
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