When I was watching the events unfold in Egypt, one of my concerns was about the future of the Coptic Christian Church. Would a change in government be good or bad for their freedom to worship? Sadly, it seems like more harm has come to Christians in Iraq since the downfall of Saddam Hussein. These are areas where Christianity first spread and they obviously have survived for many centuries. It may be strange to our eyes and ears, but God’s people often thrive in persecution – not necessarily an increase in numbers, but a tempering of their faith. I pray for the Christians around the world and in the U.S. as their enemies try stamp out their faith. May God keep them and us faithful and hopeful for the future glory through Christ!

Some info on what the Coptic Church teaches: http://www.coptic.net/EncyclopediaCoptica

John 10:27-30 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”