“And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.” – Colossians 4:3-4
In November 2022, Pastor Abdalla Haron Sulieman was leading a prayer meeting for his mother, who suffered from an infection in her legs that kept her from walking. Suddenly, Sudanese authorities in El Hasahisa town in Al Jazirah state walked into the Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church.
Pastor Abdalla’s mother, 60-year-old Aisha Adam, was healed after he prayed for her, and others from the predominantly Muslim area began crowding in for healing. The meeting angered Muslim extremists who persuaded the police to arrest the pastor on charges of claiming to be a witch doctor.
“This is a serious violation against Christians in Sudan,” said evangelist Francis Ismail, who visited the pastor on November 24.
Sudanese Christians took to social media, some demanding the pastor’s immediate release, and others terming the jailing more evidence of ongoing and systematic persecution of Christians in Sudan.
Christians are under attack throughout the world. Today in prayer, remember in prayer Christians in countries where it is dangerous to be a believer.
“The servant of Christ must never be surprised if he has to drink of the same cup with his Lord.” – J.C. Ryle
God’s Word: “Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.” – Ephesians 6:19-20
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