Kids of Courage: Top 10 Bold Believers
Yesterday I highlighed the Voice of the Martyrs Kids of Courage ministry and some very cool ways the kids have raised money and blessed the persecuted church. Today I wanted to highlight a few of the very bold believers, that just happen to be KIDS. My prayer is that the courage of these children will inspire you to be bold and courageous as an adult.
Here are only a few of the bold believers and their stories. The full list can be read in its entirety here.
#9- India: Only Jesus
India is a country where Hindus are already in the majority. But militant Hindus would like their country to be even more Hindu. They attack pastors and Christian ministries that help poor and needy people.
In March 2006, a group of radical Hindus attacked a training center where Christians were learning more about the Bible. The Hindus destroyed furniture and office equipment.
When the attackers discovered the 8-year-old daughter of the center’s director, they ordered her to recite a prayer to a Hindu god. According to a Pakistan newspaper, the girl refused, saying she would worship only Jesus. The Hindus threw her to the floor. God protected her from further harm.
This next story is amazing. Imagine how YOU would respond.
#8- Eritrea: Kids Singing in Jail
A group of kids in the African country of Eritrea were attending a Saturday morning Bible study when the police showed up. They arrested all the children, who ranged in age from 2 to 18.
The Eritrean government is suspicious of anyone who takes their faith seriously. Leaders seem to want the citizens to put the government first in their lives instead of God.
At the police station, the children began to sing a song with these words: “I am not afraid of persecution, hardships, and even death. Nobody can separate me from the love of Jesus Christ. He died on the cross and gave me new life.”
According to some sources, the police told the children to “shut up.” The youngest children were released that day, but the oldest were kept for a longer time. (Sources include: Compass Direct and VOM contacts)
Now I don't know about you, but I wish with all of my heart I could meet these kids in person. I know this, they will remain in my prayers. I hope you add them to your prayer lists also. What faith...amazing.