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Pray for the Persecuted Posted: 20 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST In Indonesia Below is an excerpt from an inspiring true story that Voice of the Martyrs recently posted on their website.  Highlighting an Indonesian believer named Ribur, it speaks of God’s strength in His people when they face persecution for sharing their faith. "I wasn't frightened," Ribur said, "because I had already been beaten in the other office. Also, the Bible says you will have persecution." "Why were you sharing about Jesus?" the officers asked. "Jesus is for all people," Ribur said. "What materials did you bring?" "Just a Bible," she replied. "Have you read the Quran?" "Yes, but not too deeply," she said. "Why did you share about Jesus?" "Jesus wants everyone to know about him," she said. Roy and Ribur were arrested on May 29, 2012, and three days later were charged with abusing Islam so that police could continue to hold them. The police seemed to be searching for evidence. Ribur was alone during the 60 days she spent in jail. She was the only woman in the women's cell, and she used the time to read the Bible and pray. No one bothered her, but one of the guards told her it was the first time they had seen how a Christian prayed and read. "Prison was a learning process for me," she said. Ribur was released after two months. Police could find no evidence against her and Roy, so they had to let them go. "After I was released, I felt that the same God who helped me in the prison was helping me still," said Ribur. To read the full version of the story above, click on this VOM link. Pray Pray that believers in Indonesia will be strengthened and encouraged by Ribur’s faithful witnessing, especially in the face of persecution. Pray that her strong allegiance to Christ points others to see His glory, “glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). Pray that Ribur will be given the opportunity to return to the Indonesians she was reaching out to when arrested, and that through her, many will turn from their sin and themselves and trust in Christ, bowing to Him as Lord. Pray that her persecutors will see God through her testimony. “This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 1:2-4

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