Estimated 500 Christians dead after massacre in Nigeria. The attacks were led by the Muslim Fulani group, who have clashed with Christians recently in the region. I just happened to come across the news headline buried beneath Oscar fashion and NFL draft news. A tragedy like this happens, yet to the media it doesn't seem to have much priority. Maybe by the morning it will be paid more attention, but I suspect it will not defend Christians, as most of us know we often are shown as the aggressors.
I quote comments as saying "Religion should be declared a mental illness", "Remove religion and you would remove 95% of crimes in the world", "Muslims killing Christians is a lie fabricated by American Christians." DO NOT give in to these opinions, for it is Satan who is trying to discredit religion with anger and hate. That is his goal, that is what he wants. But stand firm, praise God in the face of persecution, and pray for the souls that have been led astray.
As Christians, we will endure, for God is on our side and will give us strength. It would be easy to give in to anger and lash out back, but God wants us to take the high road. This is what seperates us from them. To them, the innocent are merely tools to be sacrificed in the name of "Jihad". But we value life as a God given gift to be treasured, even if it means putting ourselves in harm's way. The way I see it, God gives us all a purpose, no matter how big or how small. If it is your time, God will bring you home. If God has further plans for you, He will see that you endure. Either way, in the end, the Lord will bring us home.
Stand up, stare Persecution in the eyes and make it clear that you will not be broken. The Lord, Jesus Christ is our savior, who we love, and who we serve.
God Bless,
Stephen
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