“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9a NKJV.

A prominent Christian leader from the Baw tribe in Khammouane province in Central Laos has escaped death from government agents and is now living in fear.

According to local sources, Brother O was warned by a family friend that the authorities were planning to kidnap and probably kill him. Brother O and his wife, Sister J, reportedly turned around and left immediately when they saw a group of men waiting for them in front of their home.

Both Brother O and Sister J are currently safe and staying at his mother’s home in the middle of the village. Several Christians have met the couple to encourage them.

Brother O was Pastor See’s best friend. Pastor See was killed in the same province in October 2022. According to various reports, he was kidnapped by unidentified men, brutally tortured, and murdered.

Local Christians located the pastor’s body three days after his disappearance, after a villager had found his severely disfigured body in a ditch off a jungle road and uploaded pictures to Facebook. He was survived by his wife and eight children.

Religious persecution of Christians in Laos, especially among ethnic minority groups, has increased dramatically in recent months.

Believers say that local officials have been driving them out of their villages and tearing down and burning their homes and rice silos, which leaves families with no place to go.

So far, the government has allowed this to continue and has not brought any charges against the offenders.

Sources close to the police believe Pastor See was killed because of his faith during a time of rapid growth in Laotian Churches.

The number of baptisms has been causing tension in communities distrustful of a religion they see as foreign.

At the same time, Christianity is one of the recognized religions in the country, with Buddhism being the main religion.

The communist Lao government allows Christians to conduct services, preach throughout the country, and maintain contact with believers in other nations.

Home Group Prayer:

Dear LORD,

We know that You are all powerful and all seeing, and that nothing is hidden from Your eyes.

We lift the country of Laos up to You, especially those who live in great fear and still continue to follow You.

We pray especially for Brother O, Sister J, and their family. May Your Angels guard their going out and their coming in. May you protect their home and keep them from any harm.

We also lift up Pastor See’s bereaved family and pray for provision and protection for them.

We also lift up those in authority in this country, the police, and others who oversee village activities.

May Your Holy Spirit touch them to open their hearts to you, and to do the right thing by law.

Let Your Kingdom come in Laos!

In the name of Jesus,

Amen.

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