We join with you in spirit, lifting up this urgent and heart-wrenching matter to God our Father.
Firstly, let us remember Jesus' words "I am the way and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6 WEB) because it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God.
We pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who have been brutally murdered for their faith. We ask You, Father, to bring justice to this situation.
“Don’t be afraid of them, for I am with you, and will protect you,” says Yahweh. Jeremiah 1:8 WEB
Please be with the families of those who have been slain for their faith. Strengthen them in Your Spirit and help them be strong in their faith. Please help them not fear the evil jihadist groups that have caused them so much pain and suffering. Please give them peace and strength to endure this time of crisis.
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you. For I am Yahweh your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:2-3 WEB
We also pray for those who have been killed for their faith. Please be with them in their death.
"But to you who hear, I say, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you. To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also. Give to everyone who asks you, and don’t ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again." Luke 6:27-30 WEB
We pray for the jihadists who killed them in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray for their repentance and salvation.
"But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you," Matthew 5:44 WEB
Father God, please deliver these jihadists from blindness and deliver them from darkness.
"I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you. Nevertheless, don’t rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:18-20 WEB
We pray this in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.