Libya is a country rich in natural resources but devastated by civil war and various armed conflicts. These have caused massive emigration as well as economic hardship and suffering for those remaining in country. There is also spiritual hardship in that deciding to follow Christ in this strict Muslim country carries with it the threat of being punished with death.
Aatiq is one of those who has received a legally disputed death sentence. He came to know Christ through reading the scriptures some years ago and then wandered away from his faith. A sub-Saharan believer met him and prayed that he would have a vision of the risen Christ.
A few days later he had that vision and since then has clung to the Lord in the midst of adversity caused by the boldness of his proclamation. He, somewhat like Joseph in the book of Genesis, has been esteemed by some of those in charge of the prison because of his helpful attitude and good work.
How to Pray
- Pray for media outreach efforts in Libyan Arabic would draw people to Christ and would also comfort and disciple secret believers.
- Ask God that those suffering in prison be released. “Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies” (Hebrews 13:3 NLT).
- Pray that Libyans who have emigrated to other countries would find Christ and return to share with their own people.
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