The story of Daniel and the Lions will kick us off this week as we examine the courage some people show when their beliefs put them in danger - just like Daniel did when he continued to believe in God and pray to Him when the king had made a law against it.
Sadly, this sort of thing still happens now. Here is an example:
This is Pastor Wang Dao of Liangren Church in China.Pastor Wang Dao is a young, married family man who leads Liangren church, an unregistered house church in the city of Guangzhou, south-east China. Their pastor, Wang Dao has been arrested and detained several times since 2008.
It is believed Pastor Wang was targeted because he signed a letter to the Chinese Government in response to the 20th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. The church first came to the attention of the authorities in 2008 when they were involved in the Sichuan earthquake relief effort and has been evicted from dozens of rented buildings, most recently this August. However, despite continued harassment, the church continues to meet together in Pastor Wang’s home.
It is amazing to think that some people cannot just believe and think what they want to think isn't it? What do you think? Is it OK to put yourself in danger because of what you believe?
Father God - today we pray for those who are not free to praise your name. We pray for those who keep the light burning for those unjustly imprisoned. Give us courage to stand up for what is right. Amen.
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