Christians in Iran are showing resilience amidst escalating persecution by the government. The underground-church movement is growing and the church is expanding.

Pastor Norbu Promila was pleased with the service as he preached to the tribal people in the mountains of Bhutan. Those gathered seemed especially attentive and open to the Good News. Then in the middle of the sermon, police rushed in through every door, stormed the stage, and forcibly grabbed Norbu.

Earlier this week I asked for entries for this weeks persecution blog round-up. I received two entries and now you get the blessing of reading the words of the ones who love the persecuted church.

Earlier this week I was writing a column for my newsletter and I wrote about asking. I was trying to convey that for Christians to be active Christians one of the things we need to do is ask God for things and also ask others for help or information or whatever it is we need. I then shared a story about how God answered my prayer and awarded me a grand prize at an event I was invited to. And not because I asked to win the prize, but because I had asked God to "pick me" to do something great for Him.

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This is an amazing testimony of God's faithfulness and the faithfulness of two of His persecuted followers. As you read this, pretend it was you in that situation and imagine how you may react.

This week I learned, in detail, the plight of Christians in Iran . Even though I had “some” knowledge of what is happening to our courageous brothers and sisters around the world, hearing about Iran led me to ask myself what I would do if I were placed in their situation?

If you're like me then you really LOVE these devotions. As I read this one today I thought to myself, "Could I do what Watchman Nee did to encourge other believers? I'm not sure.." Maybe you're not either. But maybe it's a challenge. Read it and tell me what you think below.