MARTYRDOM MULTIPLIES US

 MARTYRDOM MULTIPLIES US!

By Zwandien Bobai

Even the threat of martyrdom cannot succeed in wiping out Christian HOPE. It has never been one of the greater threats to the church's survival! Our father of old, TERTULLIAN of North Africa once wrote to persecutors of Christians in the third century: "You achieve nothing by your ever more refined techniques of cruelty; they become simply the bait that entices people to the church. As often as you mow us down, we multiple; THE BLOOD OF THE MARTYRS IS THE SEED OF THE CHURCH."


Interestingly, the church still stands today despite the many attempts by Pharaohs and Emperors of old to sink it! They still exist today bearing many names around the world including Nigeria.


In the words of Tertullian lies great comfort for us in Nigeria. This is our consolation in this troubled time! Persecution and martyrdom are part of the Christian life and experience!


In this, I remember my own, my very own, who have gone the way of martyrdom and all others who stood firm to their faith in the face of death in Nigeria within the Middle Belt Region! Before the return of Jesus Christ, I will continue to live as a potential Martyr proclaiming Him in all honesty. So help me God!

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