Assassination Attempt Against Chinese Lawyer

Reading the prayer alerts that I receive from VOM every week is one of the highlights of my week.  I know, sounds crazy doesn't it...but it's not because reading about the persecution of saints is a constant reminder to me to remember those in chains and also to be thankful for my own religious freedom here in America.

I want to encourage you to use these alerts in your daily prayers because they are put together so you will remember and act.  Prayer is our most powerful weapon against the enemy -  never forget that.  So with that said...here's one story from VOM Canada's prayer alert this week.

A prominent lawyer who had his legal license suspended by Chinese authorities because of his work in representing the religious rights faced an attempt on his life on January 17, according to China Aid Association. Gao Zhisheng was traveling in Beijing when a vehicle with an obscured license plate suddenly stopped in front of him.  Gao narrowly missed hitting the vehicle, stopped and got out to investigate.  The driver of the other car then attempted to run down Gao, who was able to dodge out of the path of the vehicle.  As the car sped away, the newspaper covering the license plate blew away and the plate number was reported.  It is believed the driver was a security agent of the Chinese government.  Throughout the incident, a military vehicle was nearby observing.

Pray that Gao will continue to experience God's protection even though his work angers those in authority. Pray that Gao and his friends within the house churches will continue to share Christ with boldness and share their faith with their persecutors.

For more information on the persecution facing Chinese Christians, go to http://www.persecution.net/country/china.htm.