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Flourishing Faith in Ethiopia
June 02, 2025
Prayer Points
- Pray for courage – That new believers will remain strong in their faith despite isolation and persecution.
- Pray for truth to be heard – That God’s Word in Amharic will reach many more hearts, even in the most remote places.
- Pray for endurance – That faithful Christians hiding their faith will be sustained by God’s strength and joy.
In June, our World Prayer Team will focus on praying for the region of Africa. Today’s story comes from Ethiopia, where two new believers, one radio, and one gospel message have made all the difference. Through Amharic broadcasts of THRU the BIBLE, believers experiencing persecution can still find encouragement in God’s Word.
These listeners write:
“Our family is from a Muslim background and we live in a remote area, so we are not free to go to churches and there is no way to proclaim the Word of God. My friend and I accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. We are under great persecution and isolation because of our Christianity, and we hide while we listen to the Amharic TTB radio program. The program is our friend, our family, and our motivator. God has helped us to know His Word in detail. My friend and I have decided to use what we are learning from the radio program to share the gospel with others. Please remember us in your prayers and that God will change the hearts of the people to accept Jesus Christ as their own Savior.”
God’s Word is not bound, even in regions experiencing persecution. And, whether we live in freedom or under threat, the call to follow Jesus remains the same for every believer. As we reflect on the boldness of these listeners, may we be inspired to take God’s Word just as seriously. May it shape our hearts and strengthen our witness.
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Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” – Matthew 16:24