Christians Arrested, Released in Iran

At least 69 Christian converts from Islam were arrested in 11 Iranian cities in June and July. Ten are reportedly still in custody. Release of the other 59 fell contingent on their attending Islamic re-education sessions and/or signing agreements to refrain from Christian activities. Others were summoned for further interrogation mere days after their release and some were ordered to leave Iran. At least one man’s employment was terminated. (Article18, August 10)

Conversion to Christianity is punishable by death in the 98% Muslim nation ranking eighth in the lineup of most dangerous countries for those who seek Christ, but first as far as the fastest growing underground church (See tomorrow’s post.).

Lord, we praise You for these Christians who have been released. Guide them through these restrictions they are ordered to abide by. Sustain them. Give them grace. Use them to love their enemies and bless those who persecute them. Be also with those who are still in prison. Wrap them in Your arms and let them feel Your presence. Speak to them tenderly and encourage them in the toughest hours. Make the way for their release, Lord, and use them as mighty lights for Your glory even now while they are still in prison. Fill them with Your forgiveness and love, empower them with Your message of truth, and use them to draw many others to You even now while they’re in prison. When they and other Christians are brought before the authorities and interrogated, give them the words to say. Shine so brightly through them their persecutors will tremble in fear of the Lord and be drawn to Your glory in their faces. Sustain every Christian in Iran, Lord. Lift them up to soar over every trial on Your Eagle wings. Be a Shield around them, hiding them from those who wish to do them harm, and give them favor with all their neighbors and those in authority. Bring to them those who are seekers, longing to know the God of Love in the midst of so much hatred and violence their culture has known. Help believers know who is truly seeking and who is a plant placed there to spy on the church. Hide the underground church from those who wish Your people harm, but make it easy to find for those who truly want to know You. Grow Your church in Iran by the thousands, even millions. Awaken every heart in Iran to hunger for You, Lord. May Your Kingdom come to every village, every home, every people group, every heart. Visit the lost in their dreams to tell them who You are. Don’t let even one more person die without hearing the truth about Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. May they know once and for all that He alone is the Way, the Truth and the Life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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