Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long: We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.” Romans 8:35-36

 

I’ve got to tell you, the people of Afghanistan have been on my mind and heart, especially the Christians who are struggling to survive under Taliban rule. The battle between good and evil is being played out in that country and many Christians are being slaughtered for their faith. I read of one account of an underground church being attacked in recent days, as the reporter heard gunfire and screams until silence.

 

I read of another account of Christians who knew their time was short, were emboldened by the Holy Spirit, and went door to door telling people about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. These Christians knew their life was in danger, yet the love of Christ in them pushed through the threat of life, to simply share the good news of Christ.

 

Friend, the battle of good and evil is right outside your doorstep and pretty soon will be in your face. Will your faith and love for Jesus Christ embolden you to take a stand for your Savior? Its seriously time we, as Christians, dig in and take that stand, even if it cost you your life.

 

“Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 10:32-33

 

Will you take a stand for Christ?