On 13th February, two Christian friends, Salamat Mansha Masih and Haroon Ayub Masih, were reading the Bible aloud in a public park in Lahore, Pakistan, when they were confronted by Haroon Ahmad and his friends and told to stop what they were doing. Haroon Ayub and Salamat then offered Haroon Ahmad and his friends a Christian book titled, Water of Life.
Both Haroon Ayub and Salamat are accused of dishonouring and insulting another faith. Salamat was arrested but Haroon Ayub and his family escaped and have gone into hiding.
Pray for Salamat Mansha and Haroon Ayub’s safety and protection as well that of their families. Pray that God will endow them and their lawyers and the courts with wisdom to deal with the false charges.
Pray that the Scriptures they read aloud at the park and the Christian book they distributed will speak to the hearts of those with whom they had the opportunity to share the Gospel – including Haroon Ahmad and his friends – drawing each of them to faith in Christ.
Isaiah 55:11 ~ So will My word be which goes out of My mouth. It will not return to Me empty without accomplishing what I desire and without succeeding in the purpose for which I sent it.
(Source & Photo Credit : VOMC)
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