Be a Link in the Christmas Chain
A Christian prisoner in Cuba was asked to sign a statement containing charges against fellow Christians that would lead to their arrest.He said: 'The chain keeps me from signing this.'The Communist officer protested, 'But you are not in chains!''I am,' said the Christian. 'I am bound by the chain of witnesses who throughout the centuries gave their lives for Jesus Christ. I am a link in this chain. I will not break it.'
Bread
When things go wrong, I phone my dad. I’ve phoned him while he’s in meetings to tell him that I just can’t do my coursework. I’ve called him while he’s driving, because I just spoke to the boy I like and had butterflies in my tummy! I’ve phoned him while I was jumping on my bed because I just got offered to join a trip to Uganda! But whatever I need, he always tries to help.
Since joining Release and going on my journey with persecuted Christians, I’ve found myself asking God to teach me about something that I thought I understood. Kids get taught that prayer is like talking to your Daddy who loves you so much! Ask for anything you need, and he’s right there for you. But I’m wondering now what that really looks like. What is it that we’re meant to pray for?
Angry at God
Last week, the family that I’m staying with were thrown into a really difficult time as their middle daughter (who is 9 years old) was suddenly taken to hospital with a collapsed lung. It really shook me. This family is on the front line of serving persecuted Christians across the world. They are red hot. So why? Why would God let their little one get ill? Surely He protects his workers. Surely He looks out for their children?
