Day 13: The Body of Christ

Christians all over the world need prayer.  In China, believers meet in in secret locations in the underground church.  If they are discovered, they risk being beaten, tortured, imprisoned, and worse for their faith.  In Ethiopia, believers are brutally attacked and suffer greatly when they refuse to renounce Jesus.  In other hostile and closed regions, like Cuba and Vietnam, brave believers share the Word of God with others at great personal risk.  Even in our “Christian” nation, the cross of Christ and our beliefs are constantly under attack. So, on this thirteenth day of your fast, concentrate in prayer on the body of Christ – those who are suffering and persecuted for their faith, those who are struggling to hold on to their faith, and those whom the devil wishes to pick off form our younger generation.

 
…So God has put the body together such that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity.  This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other. If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad. -- 1 Corinthians 12:24-26 (NLT)

 

 

 

(Note:  Today, in 52 restricted and hostile nations, Christians still suffer for their faith.)

 

Application:  List your prayer targets today in the body of Christ and pray throughout the day.