Video: Nigeria: Strong Faith

Ten years ago, Nigerian Christians could expect a major
attack against them about once every year. Then the attacks began to occur
monthly. In the past year, attacks have occurred nearly every other week. Today,
simply attending church on Sunday puts a believer at risk, and those who
actively tell Muslims about Christ are at greater risk still.

Evangelist Johnson was seriously injured in a bomb explosion
on his way to a Christian meeting. As with hundreds of other injured Nigerian Christians
last year, VOM supported Johnson by paying his medical bills, helping him
arrange needed treatment and providing spiritual encouragement. Sadly, the need
for medical care is growing at an incredible rate among Christians in northern
Nigeria today.

But Johnson exemplifies the persevering spirit of Nigerian
believers. While many of these Christians could leave, they feel called to
reach their Muslim neighbors. As Johnson says, “If I didn’t love my work, if I
didn’t love Jesus, I would give up.” Johnson and many other Nigerian Christians
live under constant threat for the sake of Christ. Johnson shares his
encouraging story in this interview.

2012-11-15 17:52:42

Source: http://www.persecutionblog.com/2012/11/video-nigeria-strong-faith-.html