When the Taliban gained control of the governance of Afghanistan about a year ago, many organizations were forced to shut down their in-country operations and thousands of believers left the country because of the suffering they knew would be coming as a result.
Women are now restricted from working or receiving a proper education, and they are not permitted to leave their house without an accompanying male relative. And it was reported that in May this year, the country’s human rights commission was dissolved for reasons that it was “not necessary”.
Despite the danger, some Christians have chosen to remain in the country to be witnesses for Christ. These brave believers have found opportunities to share the Gospel and reach out to those suffering under severe economic hardships. Several Christian organisations are also bringing the hope of Christ into the nation through multimedia technology.
We thank and praise God that there is light and hope even in the midst of darkness.
Please pray for the Christians still living in Afghanistan. Pray that they will be strengthened and empowered to be effective witnesses for Christ even during these very difficult times. Pray that God will supply and provide them with all that they need for themselves and for the community they are reaching out to.
Pray also that God will bless the ministries endeavouring to spread the Gospel message in Afghanistan. Pray that God will multiply the effort and the work of their hands and expand their ministry.
(Source : VOMC, Photo : Internet)
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