Evangelical churches face some opposition from the Orthodox Church, which sees the fast growth of the Protestant Church as a threat. However, the main source of persecution is Islamic extremism, much of which is fuelled by external sources. The unprecedented shift of Islamism from Sunni to Wahhabism has resulted in increased intolerance towards Christians. More than 3,000 Christians were displaced when Muslim extremists set fire to 59 churches and 28 homes in Jimma in March.
Pray:
- The unresolved conflict in the east is attracting extremist groups such as al-Shabaab from Somalia. Pray for a solution to this conflict.
- There were reports of Christians being imprisoned on false charges. Pray that the authorities would act justly.
- Open Doors provides Bibles and leadership training to the church. Pray that many will grow in the faith as a result.
Prayers for Open Doors and deliverance from Christian persecution for those in Ethiopia, prayers for divine revelation and God to intervened in the government. Prayers prison doors be open for release, deliverance, and salvation (in Christ) to those in prison on false charges. Prayers for salvation, increase of medical care/assistance, financial support, and housing, etc for believers in Ethiopia, (Beta Israel) – Ethiopian (Jewish) believers protection, deliverance, aaliyah, and continued ministerial support for provision of Bibles, leadership training to the church for spiritual growth and development, and supernatural divine intervention for conflict with Somalia
Prayers of Salvation (in Christ Jesus) for Ethiopian Believers (and Beta Israel) with Supernatural Divine Protection and Deliverance through, during, and from persecution and oppression and that they do not deny the Salvation in His Name. May the Light of the Truth penetrate this region with the Glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ, that it may yield a great Harvest of Souls for salvation in Christ. May the Spirit of the Lord, and the God of All Comfort be with them in Him in this region of the world that the Refuge in His Name be known among the nations. ” He sent His Word and Healed them and Delivered them from destruction” (Psalm 107:20)
Ethiopia has often been called the original home of mankind due to various humanoid fossil discoveries like Lucy. It is also the capital of Africa, politically, economically as well as religious wise. Pray for a harmonious, united and peaceful Ethiopia, where all religions, languages and cultures of all Ethiopians are respected enjoyed. As Ethiopia goes, so does Africa.