On 11th November, Pastor David was kidnapped from his farm in the Obajana area of Kogi State. Church members negotiated with his kidnappers and raised a reduced ransom of one million naira. Sadly, the transaction to pay the ransom in exchange for Pastor David’s release was abruptly ended when armed men called the pastor to come back. As the pastor turned to walk towards them, they shot and killed him.
In another case, Pastor Joshua was killed and his wife kidnapped when their home in Damakasuwa in Kaduna State was raided on the night of 17th November.
Pastor Joshua had always encouraged his congregation to preach the gospel with courage and without reservation. He said, “The message of the gospel is for Jesus, so don’t fail to preach it because of fear. Preach it, whether they like it or not.”
Pray that God will minister to the grieving families and congregation members of the two recently slain pastors. Pray for the release of Pastor Joshua’s wife.
Pray for other persecuted Nigerian believers that they will be empowered to persevere in their faith and seize every opportunity to share the gospel message with those in need around them.
(Source & Photo: VOM)
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