ICorinthians 15:50-58
Now I say this, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Behold, I tell you a mystery; we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality. But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, "DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP in victory. "O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR STING?" The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not {in} vain in the Lord.
Christians Killed - VOM Sources/International Christian Concern
On March 3, Muslim militants killed at least two Christians and wounded
dozens in Nensabo town southeast of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. According to
The Voice of the Martyrs contacts and reports from International
Christian Concern, militants attacked Christians, including women and
children, while they were attending a worship service. According to
reports, "Eight of the wounded have been taken to the town of Awassa
for hospitalization, while others with serious injuries were taken to
Black Lion Hospital in Addis Ababa. Among the wounded were a police
officer and a Christian whose hand was cut off by the attackers."
Reports indicated that the attack was part of a plan by Muslim
militants, influenced by the spread of Wahhabism, in the area to wipe
out Christians from the Muslim-dominated region. Pray for those
mourning deceased believers. Ask God to comfort them. Pray God will
protect and guide believers in Ethiopia facing harsh conditions.
