Three Kyrgyz Christians you can pray for today
There have been several new reports of cases of persecution in Kyrgyzstan where citizens converting to Christianity are being targeted because of their newfound faith. These Christians have been experiencing pressure and even physical violence because of their faith in Jesus Christ. Here are the stories of three recent cases.
Esa*
A 61-year-old believer by the name of Brother Esa had been attending a church in secret. When his relatives and the local villagers found out he had converted to Christianity, they threatened him with violence. He was told to renounce his faith in Jesus Christ. As a result of a confrontation with a neighbour who came to threaten him, Esa, along with his family, was forced to relocate to another city. Now he is finding it difficult to find a proper job. He has resorted to selling scrap metal in the bazaar to provide for his family.
A Prayer for Esa
Please pray that God would provide for Esa and his family’s daily needs. Pray also that they will remain strong and continue to hold on to their faith.
Bakbol*
Brother Bakbol is 18 years old. Bakbol, his father, and his sister became believers in Jesus Christ. Recently, Bakbol’s elder brother returned from Russia to live with them again. When the brother, who is also an alcoholic, found out that his family had become Christians, he violently beat Bakbol and his father.
Now the older brother has taken control of the family. He has forbidden them from attending church. He is threatening to send Bakbol to Russia to work if he doesn’t deny Christ.
A Prayer for Bakbol
Please pray that Bakbol, his father and his sister will remain strong in their faith. Pray also that the elder brother will discover the love of Jesus Christ, and that he will be able to stop his excessive drinking.
Rene*
Rene started attending church after he became a believer. He shared this good news with his Muslim friends. But they responded by threatening him and telling him to deny Christ. As Rene remained faithful to the Lord and was not swayed by the threats, his friends cut off all communications with him. Not only that, but they also told other villagers, including his close acquaintances and relatives, about Rene’s new faith. He is now ostracized by his friends and family and is isolated and alone.
A Prayer for Rene
Pray that Rene will feel at home in his new spiritual family. Pray that God will use him to be a light to his friends and family even though they have rejected him.
