God bless everyone. Today we have some heart breaking Christian news, where six Christians from an AG church were slaughtered by Islamic terrorists, in Burkina Faso which is located on the continent of Africa.

The following information is from cbn.com and I quote,

“A Burkina Faso government spokesman says six people, including a pastor, have been killed in an attack on a Christian church in the country’s north. The violence took place Sunday in the village of Silgadji, not far from the volatile border with Mali. Urbain Kabore, the communications director for the Sahel region of Burkina Faso, said Monday that the six people were slain after Sunday services.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility though violent Islamic extremism has been increasingly destabilizing the country. A number of jihadist groups are known to operate the area. Authorities said that in a separate incident in the east of Burkina Faso, five teachers were shot to death Friday.

The Islamic extremists also have targeted foreigners, abducting and killing a Canadian geologist earlier this year.”

Just to add to the story of this tragic event, two of the people killed were the pastor’s son and brother-in-law.

It saddens me to hear of tragedies such as this one going on in the world. A world created by God is continuously persecuting His people.

It is so difficult to bring the Gospel message to the world and Satan will do whatever he can to delay our efforts any way possible. We need to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who risk their lives everyday so that people can have the opportunity to hear the good news of Jesus Christ and receive Him as their Lord and Savior.

These missionaries hold a special place in my heart. They do what so few of us have the guts to do. The faith one must have to risk their lives like this goes beyond measure. It is easy for us to sit comfortably in our own little worlds and say that we would do the same for Christ. My question is, really? Are we sure about that? If it came to the point where the gun was pressed to the head how many of us would stand tall for Jesus? How many would deny knowing Him? I pray that I can do as these amazing brothers and sisters in Christ did.

Although I am saddened by the news of this event, I am reminded of Paul when he wrote, “To live is Christ and to die is gain.” I encourage you to stand strong in the faith. Cling on to Jesus, whether it be in your daily life struggles or to the point where your life depended on it. Rest on the power of His might and let the Lord see you through all things.

I ask you to please pray for the families who lost someone in this attack. Pray for the church and fellow believers who have to live in this and all other dangerous parts of the world. They need our prayers.

God bless you all.