Pray with the global church

Redeemer, we bring before You Pastor Ezra Jin and the believers in China who endure persecution for Your name. In their cells and under pressure, Your words sustain them, light shining in darkness. Strengthen Pastor Jin with the knowledge that even in his suffering, You are with him, bringing beauty from ashes. Reveal Jesus to those in authority who persecute Your people; may they encounter Your love as Saul did on the Damascus road. Guard the hearts and minds of believers across China, and embolden them to continue proclaiming the Gospel. Let their perseverance under trial declare the glory of Christ crucified and risen. We ask all this for Your glory and through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.