Christians around the world are facing brutal persecution while Americans enjoy religious freedom most take for granted. The Voice of the Martyrs reminds us that believers in communist and Islamic nations are tortured, imprisoned, and killed simply for following Jesus Christ.
Pastor Richard Wurmbrand spent 14 horrific years in Romanian communist prisons for preaching the Gospel. His wife Sabina was also imprisoned for three years by the same godless regime. Their story shows the true cost of faith under leftist tyranny.
While American Christians complain about minor inconveniences, believers in China, North Korea, and Iran face death for owning a Bible. Communist governments still wage war against Christianity just like they did in Wurmbrand’s Romania. These brave souls need our prayers and support.
The Voice of the Martyrs continues Wurmbrand’s mission by smuggling Bibles and helping persecuted believers worldwide. This organization proves that real Christians don’t just talk about faith – they act on it. They risk everything to spread God’s word in the darkest corners of the earth.
American Christians have become soft and comfortable compared to our suffering brothers and sisters abroad. We argue about worship styles while they die for their beliefs. This stark contrast should humble every believer in our blessed nation.
Religious freedom remains under attack from the same socialist forces that tortured Wurmbrand decades ago. The left’s hatred of Christianity hasn’t changed – they just use different tactics in different countries. Freedom-loving Americans must stay vigilant against these threats.
Organizations like VOM deserve our financial support and prayers as they battle on the front lines of religious persecution. Every dollar helps smuggle Bibles and support Christian families facing death threats. This is real ministry with eternal consequences.
The problem of Christian persecution rages worldwide, but Americans still enjoy the liberty our founders fought to secure. We must use this freedom wisely while supporting those who suffer for the same faith we practice freely. Their courage should inspire our own commitment to Christ.
