Armed Muslim extremists and Fulani tribesmen attacked two Christian villages in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, May 11, killing a pastor, his wife and 41 other people as they slept. They also burned down the church and several homes. Officials buried the 43 who were slain in a mass grave without consent from their families. Most of the victims were women, children and the aged. Several of those who made it to the hospital died from lack of proper medical care, Morning Star News reported.
About 90% of the world’s Christian martyrs are killed in Nigeria, which ranks 6th on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for those who follow Jesus. In the past three months, hundreds more martyrs have fallen at the hands of Fulani, Book Haram and other Muslim terrorists. Nigeria also holds the record for most Christians abducted, sexually assaulted, forcibly married to Muslims and physically or mentally abused.
Lord, please have mercy. Heal the wounded. Comfort those who mourn or are traumatized. Carry displaced families to new homes where they will be safe. Provide for all their needs and speak tenderly to them. Give them courage to forgive and to stand strong in their faith. Use them to show Your love in such powerful ways many Muslims and even terrorists will come to faith. Protect Christians throughout Nigeria who have been abducted, and make the way for their escape. Meet them in intimate and powerful ways, and use them as a witness to their abductors. Surround them with Your angels and shield them from attacks. Nourish and strengthen them. Keep them from illness, abuse or harm. Pursue their persecutors with Your relentless love. Let them experience Your forgiveness through Christians, and humble them to repentance. Give them such a hunger for You they will ask the questions that lead to their salvation. Please, Lord, bring an end to the violence in Nigeria. March in Your angel armies and crush the enemy’s plans. For every Christian persecuted and church attacked, bring 1,000 Fulani and Muslim extremists to faith in You, Jesus, and plant hundreds of new churches. Turn what the enemy means for evil into great good for Your Kingdom. And bless abundantly those who have suffered much for Your name. Amen.
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