The Voice of the Martyrs - His parents are dead. But Moses says, "Persecution cannot stop me..."

His parents are dead. But Moses says, “Persecution cannot stop me…”

What does courage look like in the life a Christian in Nigeria? Moses can tell you. Growing up in a Christian family in Kaduna state, Nigeria, Moses attended church every Sunday. At night, he gathered with his mom, dad and two younger siblings for devotions. Although the region had been plagued by attacks from militant Fulani Muslims, 17–year–old Moses had never been greatly concerned about the violence. He never thought he would experience persecution or lose anyone to persecution, until one morning in April 2021. Moses’ father left for his farm that morning and never returned. Villagers later discovered his mutilated body; he had been struck on the back with a machete and shot in the head. The murder fit a recent pattern of kidnappings and killings of local people by militant Fulani Muslims. Not long after his father was killed, Moses’ mother died. As he mourned the loss of his parents, he continued to grow in faith and rely more on God. “Persecution cannot stop me from going to church services,” he said. “It will not stop me from telling anyone about Christ.” Please stand with persecuted Christians like Moses in Nigeria. Though surrounded by extremists intent on eliminating their Christian witness, they remain faithful to Christ! DONATE NOW Our Christian brothers and sisters in northern Nigeria live under constant threat of persecution. Boko Haram and militant Fulani Muslims have targeted Christian villages, killing men, abusing women, kidnapping children and destroying many Christians’ homes and churches. Despite these violent attacks, our Christian brothers and sisters in Nigeria stand firm in their faith. As they follow Christ, we can serve and stand with them through prayer and giving. Your gift today can help persecuted Christians in Nigeria. Your gift will provide much–needed medical and other practical assistance after violent attacks support widows of martyred Christians through vocational training and other help replace Bibles destroyed by Muslim extremists equip front–line workers with ministry tools to reach Muslims for Christ The Gospel of John has been a source of strength for Moses, as has singing in his church choir. “I will not stop being a member of the choir in my church even in the face of danger,” he said, “because I believe God will take care of me.” Like Moses, many Christians in Nigeria are committed to following Christ despite the continual threat of attack. Please stand with them today.

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