When God takes the gem in the trash: Pastor Stephen Senfuma of Inner man ministries goes to glory: Even When most of the Pentecostal pastors in Uganda copied the satanic American material prosperity gospel he focused on eternity: We thank God for his life

 

 

My analysis

It is amazing how God called a primary six drop out and turned him into a gem. Throughout his ministry, he focused on eternity. He told people that all these material things we are struggling for, we shall not go with them when we die. He spoke openly about how he wanted to die. When someone died he usually told his wife, I wish I was the one that had died. Why? Because God had taught him that the next life is more important and glorious that this physical life. Even before he married his wife Favour, he told her how he desired death so much and how he looked forward to the next life. He openly told people how he had lost fear for death. At a time when many pastors in Uganda worship money, fame and connections to Museveni’s statehouse, he remained focused. Some of his publications are; The Inner man(2003) ,  Spiritual vision(2006) , How to deal with spiritual wounds,  the Law and grace and Humility which will be launched post humus(after his death).

Apostle Stephen Senfuma is dead

https://edge.ug/index.php/2021/06/26/apostle-stephen-senfuma-is-dead/

Apostle Stephen Senfuma, the proprietor of Innerman FM, is dead.

Senfuma has been the bishop of United Christian Centre (UCC) Church in Makerere-Kikoni running under Innerman Ministries.

The church has Saturday morning announced the death of the senior pastor.

On June 10, Pastor Martin Ssempa of Makerere Community Church said Senfuma was in a critical deteriorating condition battling COVID19.

The Bishop was admitted at Platinum Hospital, Kampala after developing “breathing complications”.

Who is Bishop Senfuma?

Bishop Senfuma is the Vision bearer of Inner-Man Ministries which includes United Christian Centre (UCC).

He is also founder of Innerman Broadcasting Company, which seeks to provide Christ-Centered radio programming.

While his preaching and teachings have had a profound influence on Christians for over 27 years, it is his personal life that is even more inspiring.

He has been spearheading a Child Support Ministry that directly addresses the plight of vulnerable children who are situated in Kasubi and surrounding areas.

Having grown up in a family of twenty three siblings, there was never enough food, clothing, school fees and other essentials.

Since he was a child, his desire was to study and become a person who would mentor others.

But this dream was painfully destroyed when, eventually he could no longer earn enough money out of dancing at weddings and causal labor to pay his school fees.

Since then, he has carried this desire is to see that every child gets an education.

 

Reflections on the life and ministry of Bishop Stephen Senfuma 

https://www.ugchristiannews.com/reflections-on-the-life-and-ministry-of-bishop-stephen-senfuma/   

Preacher's impact praised by Born-again Christian leaders 

By Our Reporter

Bishop Steven Senfuma, the Senior Pastor of United Christian Church- Kasubi, passed away 26 June at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala. For many Christians, he was undoubtedly one of the most reputable, humble and dedicated Christian figures, of all time, in the country. 

His influence extended around the country, but at the heart of his ministry was his passion for the Gospel and his commitment to spreading this Good News around the world, through media among other platforms. 

On 26 June, so many people are mourning his death, but many more are also rejoicing that “he is in heaven with the Lord.” Here is what several Christian leaders had to say in response to this news:

1. He is Now in a Better Place.

Dr. John W. Mulinde (Founder Director/Chairman of World Trumpet Mission)

Oh great warriors and watchmen, I know the news of Bishop’s passing is painful beyond words. We all need time internalise and accept it. I know each one has got many questions. But let me suggest that we all act like David.  After he had fasted hard for his son’s life, he learnt that the boy had passed on. He rose up and said;  2 Sam. 12; 22-24). It may not be easy to accept but we know that Bishop had all the opportunity to prepare his way.  He is now in a better place.  So BE STRONG BELOVED. And still return the glory to God just as Lot did. Let’s pray a lot for Mrs. Senfuma and the family. May God also strengthen the Church members and the entire inner man community.

2. We Shall Surely Miss You. 

Pastor Michael Kyazze (Omega Healing Centre)

I am crashed by the news of the passing of Bishop Stephen Senfuma . Somehow Stephen has had a way of making someone feel important and Loved. Bishop Stephen, we shall surely miss you my friend and support in ministry. May God comfort Favor Senfuma and the children in this dark moment. May you Rest In Peace.

3. A Great Servant of the Lord.

Bishop David Livingstone Kiganda (Founder and Senior pastor of Christianity Focus Ministries)

We have woken up to a sad news of the passing of a great servant of God. We shall surely miss Bishop Steven Sefuma’s voice of sobriety. We do not know what to say at such a trying moment. My condolences go to Favor Esther Senfuma and the Children, we must admit, we did not see this coming!  To the entire UCC fraternity, it is a pity. It’s un deniable, the Body of Christ, we are being tried. We have never lost this many servants in such a short time. May Steven rest well till we meet. Rev 14:13: “And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” May God’s  name be glorified.

4. He Made an Indelible Impact.

Pastor Freda Serwadda (Victory Christian Centre Church) 

I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family & friends of Bishop Steven Senfuma. He made an indelible impact on the body of Christ as we know it, most notably heard saying “A TIME WILL COME WHEN AM NOLONGER HERE “. He  leaves behind a tremendous legacy! We celebrate his life! Matthew 5:4. 

5. His Legacy Lives On

Apostle Dr Michael Kimuli (Founder of Christian Discipleship Ministries International)

Fare Thee Well Servant of God. Your legacy in the body of Christ lives on.

6. Prepare a Heroic Send Off.

Apostle John Bunjo (Founder of Christian Restoration Ministries International)

I was hit by the news of the passing of my brother, Bishop Senfuma. Later, the lord led me to remember how David prayed earnestly for the child’s recovery (2 Samuel 12) but God decided to take him. David encouraged himself that the child cannot come back but he ‘will go to him.’ (2 Samuel 12:22). I thank you all for these three weeks we have been interceding. God, the judge, made Hiss choice, love you all, let’s take time to settle and prepare a heroic send off.

7. A Family Man of Character.

Richmond wandera (President, CEO at Pastors Discipleship Network.)

The untimely passing on of a good friend and brother, Apostle Stephen Senfuma of United Christian Center has caught us by surprise. It’s hard to believe he is gone. Uganda has lost one of its most gifted leaders. A family man of character, integrity, grit, and godly influence. Let’s continue to pray and stand with his family in this dark time. We know he is in a better place yet we miss him. We will continue standing with you the UCC community. RIP Brother.

8. True Servant Who Always Desired Eternity 

Pastor Isaac Mugabi (Minister at Fire Place Church – USA)

One of the few authentic preachers of the true gospel of God is dead in Uganda. Bishop Senfuma Rest In Peace. I wish it wasn’t true. My condolences to the family and the body of Christ in Uganda. I have never been speechless like I am. I loved this man of God true servant who always desired eternity .

9. Perfect Example of a Role Model.

Pastor Ssenyonjo Isaac (Leader of Youth Revival Movement)

This is so hurting. We have lost a general of God, a father, my very wonderful friend and one of our directors on the YrmSeekers board. From the time I met you as a student at Makerere, you loved me and constantly advised me on how to serve and remain humble. You have been a perfect example of a role model Bishop Steven Senfuma. I had hope that you would get better and we laugh about this as usual but this is so painful. 

10. He fought the Good Fight.

Bishop Nassan Ibrahim Turyamureeba (Founder of Daystar Cathedral Mbarara)

My heart felt Condolences go to the family of my brother and a best friend who has gone to be with the Lord, Bishop Steven Senfuma. RIP. You fought a good fight you have kept the faith and you have won the race. 

11. Transcended to Glory.

Pastor Gerald Mwebe (Founder of Streams of Life Church – Kampala) 

I celebrate the life of my dear friend Apostle Stephen Ssefuma who has been translated to glory today morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. #ALifeWellLived

12. We Grieve with Hope.

Apostle Dr Umar Mulinde ( Founder, Gospel Life Church International)

Apostle Stephen Senfuma, will be dearly missed. On behalf of myself, my family, and the whole family of Gospel Life Church International, I send sincere sympathy and earnest Prayers that the peace of God Almighty, which surpasses all understanding, will guard and keep United Christian Center and  Inner-man family in Christ Jesus our Lord. We are always encouraged by the word of God from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 saying, Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who die, so that you do not grieve like other people who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and therefore, God will bring with Jesus those who have died in him! Comrade, RIP. 

13. The Innerman Ministry 

Caroline Bu’dhwike (Worship Pastor and Recording artist)

You’ve been one of my Spiritual Fathers since 1989! You always asking me one question after greeting you “Omuntu wo ow’omunda akyaali mulamu? After the answer you said “Tomuganya nga kuwola!” You have been teaching us to guard The Inner man to be in line with the creator. We have lost you here but God has received you in Eternity. You always tought us to love and serve God as Youths…May the Lord embrace my friend Mummy Favour, children, family, Innerman Ministry & the entire Body of Christ. RIP BISHOP

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Since when did these neo-liberal Vampires Develop love for Africa: World Bank, AU agree to vaccinate 400m Africans

 

World Bank, AU agree to vaccinate 400m Africans

https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/finance/world-bank-au-agree-to-vaccinate-400m-africans--3448692

Thursday June 24 2021

 By MARTIN LUTHER OKETCH

The World Bank and African Union have partnered to support the Africa Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT) initiative with resources to allow countries to purchase and deploy vaccines for up to 400 million people across Africa. 

The move is in spirit a boost to the African Union’s target to vaccinate 60 per cent of the continent’s population by 2022. 

This comes after the African Finance Ministers and the World Bank Group met on June 21 virtually to fast track vaccine acquisition on the continent and avoid a third wave.

The World Bank Group president, David Malpass and his African Union counterpart, Mr Strive Masiyiwa said this regional effort complements COVAX and comes at a time of rising Covid-19 cases in the region. 

The World Bank financing is available to support the purchase and deployment of doses secured by AVATT.

World Bank Group President David Malpass said, “Working together, we can expedite doses to countries and support deployment. Countries urgently need more pathways for acquiring vaccines that match their needs and have early delivery schedules.”

 

The World Bank has $12 billion in vaccine financing available to help countries purchase and distribute vaccines and address readiness issues. The World Bank has already approved operations to support vaccine roll out in 36 countries. 

By the end June, the World Bank expects to support vaccination efforts in 50 countries, two thirds of which are in Africa. The World Bank also has partnerships with regional institutions such as the Africa Centre for Disease Control, West African Health Organisation, and the African Union Commission to enhance cross-border collaboration on disease surveillance, preparedness and response.

The World Bank-financed Covid-19 vaccine operations allow countries to purchase vaccines through COVAX, through regional initiatives, and through bilateral procurement from manufacturers. As such, the Bank has been working closely with AVATT to see that countries in Africa can use World Bank financing to purchase Covid-19 doses through the AVATT initiative as well.

“As a result of this joint initiative between the World Bank and African institutions such as the Africa Import Export Bank and the Africa Centre for Disease Control, we now have the capacity to vaccinate at least 400 million people, or 30 per cent of our population of 1.3 billion,” said Mr Strive Masiyiwa, African Union Special Envoy and coordinator of the AVATT.

Rising covid-19 cases
The World Bank financing is available to support the purchase and deployment of doses secured by AVATT.  This complements COVAX and comes at a time of rising Covid-19 cases in the region.

 

You can use your Bogus Uganda media to fool people but you can’t fool God: When Museveni used his Hench men to Kill Kayunga District Chairperson and NUP supporter Feffeka Sserubogo

 

Anger, confusion over death of LC5 chairman

https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/anger-confusion-over-death-of-lc5-chairman-3440224

Thursday June 17 2021

 By Fred Muzaale

Residents of Kayunga District are still in shock and confusion over circumstances that might have led to the death of their newly elected district chairperson.

The body of Muhammad Ffeffekka Sserubogo was found hanging from a tree at his home in Kyebanja Village, Kayunga Sub-county, yesterday morning.

Residents thronged the village yesterday as news of Sserobogo’s alleged suicide spread across the country. Enraged residents claimed that their chairperson, a member of National Unity Platform (NUP) party headed by former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine,  was killed before his body was hang on a tree.

 

The residents, however, did not name the killers and the motive. Kyebanja Village is about six kilometres from Kayunga Town.

According to Ms Vyonne Kyomuhendo, the acting district police commander, Sserubogo’s body was discovered by his brother, Mr Bumaali Kasozi, at around 7am.

“I was going to the garden with my 11-year old son, when I saw Sserubogo’s body hanging on a rope and I made an alarm,” Mr Bumaali said. 

Mr Bumaali stays in the same house with the deceased.

“We had dinner together and he retired to his bedroom. In the morning, I woke up and just went to the garden only to find his body hanging on a rope on jackfruit tree,” Mr Bumaali said.

The jackfruit tree is about 70 metres from the house.

At the scene of crime, police found Sserubogo’s pair of open shoes. He was wearing an Islamic attire - the kanzu (tunic)- but there was no any evidence of struggle to remove the rope from his neck before he died.

Mr Bumaali’s wife, Ms Hadijja Nalumaga, said the deceased usually returned home at around 6pm.
“He usually returned home being chauffeured in his official district vehicle at around 6pm, but this time he came back a bit late at 8pm and we had dinner. He did not look like he had any problem,” Ms Nalumaga said.

A combined force of police and UPDF cordoned off the scene to control the charged crowd that was shouting “our chairman has been killed.”

“We call for calm. The body is going to be taken to Mulago for postmortem to verify how our chairman has died,”  Ms Kyomuhendo, the acting Kayunga DPC,  told the residents.

But the crowd that had turned rowdy dismissed her remarks, saying they no longer trust police investigations.

“Sserubogo had for long toiled in politics in vain, how he can commit suicide at a time when he had just got into such a big office? This is unbelievable,” Mr Hakeem Ntuuyo, a member of NUP, shouted as police investigators combed the scene.
Sserubogo, 52, won the seat in January polls on NUP ticket, becoming the first Opposition politician to head the district.

“We have many questions over his death. Sserubogo has toiled to make it in life and it is sad that less than a month in office, he is dead,” Mr Bakaluba Mukasa, the Mukono District chairperson, who visited the scene of  crime, said amid tears. 

As the body was being carried to a waiting police vehicle, youth chanted Bobi Wine’s song “Tuliyambala engule…” as the police tried to restrain them from blocking the investigators. Narrating Mr Sserubogo’s last moments during a Covid-19 district taskforce meeting held at the district headquarters on Tuesday, the RDC, Mr Elijah Madoi, said  Sserubogo throughout the meeting looked embroiled in deep thoughts.

“He held his chin in his hand and when I asked him to take a front seat during the meeting, he declined and sat behind,” Mr Madoi said.

The Kyebanja Village chairperson, Ms Dorothy Namuyaba, said Sserubogo had told her of his plan to transform the area. Sserubogo is also a former member of the Mengo Lukiiko.

 

Newly-elected Kayunga LCV chairperson dies, body found hanging on tree

https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/newly-elected-kayunga-lcv-chairperson-dies-body-found-hanging-on-tree-3439180

Wednesday June 16 2021

 By Fred Muzaale

The newly elected LCV chairperson for Kayunga District, Ffefeka Sserubugo has died.

Ms Hellen Kyomuhendo, the acting Mukono District Police Commander told journalists that Sserubugo’s body was this morning found by his relatives hanging on a tree near his home.  

He is suspected to have committed suicide on Tuesday night.

Police have currently cordoned off his home to establish the facts behind his death.
Sserubogo, a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP) was last month sworn in as the new District Chairperson, replacing Mr Tom Sserwanga. He contested against Andrew Muwongo of the NRM party, Thomas Muwanga, Boniface Musisi, Fred Ssemyalo, Patrick SSempijja and Dan Wabomba an Independent.

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Pastor Samuel Kakande Accused of Conning UGx 1Billion from a Swedish Man, Court Dismisses Case on Technicality and not Merits

 

Occultist Prophet Samuel Kakande Mourns dead Occultist Spiritual Father and Mentor TB Joshua

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Pastor Samuel Kakande Accused of Conning UGx 1Billion from a Swedish Man, Court Dismisses Case

https://blizz.co.ug/6238/Pastor-Samuel-Kakande-Accused-of-Conning-UGx-1Billion-from-a-Swedish-Man-Court-Dismisses-Case

Posted on Jun 14, 2021

By Sean Musa Carter

The Commercial Court has dismissed the case without allowing the Swedish man an opportunity to present evidence of how Pastor Samuel Kakande stole 1 Billion Shillings from Him.

According to the Investigator, Justice Stephen Mubiru ruled that Gebre Yohanne Guangal had made a mistake while filing the case and so dismissed the matter on that technicality.

The judge stated that since Gebre had filed the case in the name of companies, he ought to have sought a resolution from the same, permitting him to engage the lawyers he used. The Swedish and Kakande were joint shareholders in the said companies.

The Swedish injected the money in the company for which he had sued Kakande for a refund. So, going by the Judge’s opinion, since Kakande was a shareholder in the two companies, Gebre had to sit with the Pastor and make a resolution on behalf of the companies, permitting the White man to engage a lawyer for purposes of suing Kakande!

As fate would have it, the judge directed the Swedish to even reimburse the money which Pastor Samuel Kakande has spent on defense lawyers.

Genesis

The Swedish filed the case seeking refund of money Kakande took from him in 1993 to invest in joint bread making factory and a stone quarry.

Under the deal, Kakande was to provide part of the land belonging to his church at Wandegeya for the construction of the bakery whose trade name was Daily Bread (U) Limited. The Swedish was supposed to buy the requisite machinery.

The Swedish injected the agreed capital into the project and the bakery started rolling off bread. The two also agreed to start another bakery at Luwum Street called Classic Bakery and Takeaway. Still, the Swedish provided the capital and the business started.

The Mzungu was also supposed to buy machinery for the stone quarry and the trucks. The stone quarry would trade under the name DBL Stone Quarry and Concrete Works.

Strange Fire

A few years later, fire razed the bakery at Wandegeya. Before long, Kakande had extended his church to occupy the land which had been set aside to house the bakery.

This prompted the apprehensive Swedish to approach Kakande and asked him why he was building on the land that was supposed to hold the bakery.

The Pastor told the White man to keep his cool. He assured the Swedish that he had land at Bulenga along Mityana. He assured his partner that the bakery would be relocated to Bulenga.

The Swedish waited for Kakande to honor his word, but the Pastor was not forthcoming. This is why the Mzungu resorted to the courts of law to seek justice. Meanwhile, the Swedish had also sued Kakande for converting the truck he had bought and machinery for the stone crushing business.

Defence

The Pastor said he re-entered the land after he waited in vain for the Mzungu to rebuild the bakery and inject more money into the business.

His lawyers argued that that Kakande did not do anything illegal because the law allowed him to re-enter his land upon failure by the person who leased the land to develop it. He denied stealing equipment for the bakery let alone a truck for the stone quarry.

UGX 1Bn Rip off as Pastor Samuel Kakande walks free after the Swedish accuser he conned blundered

https://theinvestigatornews.com/2021/06/ugx-1bn-rip-off-as-pastor-samuel-kakande-walks-free-after-the-swedish-accuser-he-conned-blundered/  

Justice Stephen Mubiru ruled that Gebre Yohanne Guangal had made a mistake while filing the case

 by The Investigator News

 

 June 13, 2021

KAPALA, Uganda: The Commercial Court dismissed the case without affording the Swedish an opportunity to present evidence how Pastor Samuel Kakande duped him.

Justice Stephen Mubiru ruled that Gebre Yohanne Guangal had made a mistake while filing the case and so dismissed the matter on that technicality.

The judge stated that since Gebre had filed the case in the name of companies, he ought to have sought a resolution from the same, permitting him to engage the lawyers he used. The Swedish and Kakande were joint shareholders in the said companies.

The Swedish injected the money in the company for which he had sued Kakande for a refund. So, going by the Judge’s opinion, since Kakande was a shareholder in the two companies, Gebre had to sit with the Pastor and make a resolution on behalf of the companies, permitting the White man to engage a lawyer for purposes of suing Kakande!

As fate would have it, the judge directed the Swedish to even reimburse the money which Pastor Samuel Kakande has spent on defense lawyers.

Genesis

The Swedish filed the case seeking refund of money Kakande took from him in 1993 to invest in joint bread making factory and a stone quarry.

Under the deal, Kakande was to provide part of the land belonging to his church at Wandegeya for the construction of the bakery whose trade name was Daily Bread (U) Limited. The Swedish was supposed to buy the requisite machinery.

The Swedish injected the agreed capital into the project and the bakery started rolling off bread. The two also agreed to start another bakery at Luwum Street called Classic Bakery and Takeaway. Still, the Swedish provided the capital and the business started.

The Mzungu was also supposed to buy machinery for the stone quarry and the trucks. The stone quarry would trade under the name DBL Stone Quarry and Concrete Works.

Strange Fire

A few years later, fire razed the bakery at Wandegeya. Before long, Kakande had extended his church to occupy the land which had been set aside to house the bakery.

This prompted the apprehensive Swedish to approach Kakande and asked him why he was building on the land that was supposed to hold the bakery.

The Pastor told the White man to keep his cool. He assured the Swedish that he had land at Bulenga along Mityana. He assured his partner that the bakery would be relocated to Bulenga.

The Swedish waited for Kakande to honor his word, but the Pastor was not forthcoming. This is why the Mzungu resorted to the courts of law to seek justice. Meanwhile, the Swedish had also sued Kakande for converting the truck he had bought and machinery for the stone crushing business.

Defence

The Pastor said he re-entered the land after he waited in vain for the Mzungu to rebuild the bakery and inject more money into the business.

His lawyers argued that that Kakande did not do anything illegal because the law allowed him to re-enter his land upon failure by the person who leased the land to develop it. He denied stealing equipment for the bakery let alone a truck for the stone quarry.

The Luciferic Ecumenical Sprit: When a Pentecostal online news paper presents catholic Uganda martyrs as heroes to be emulated by born again Christians: There is nothing a born again Christian can emulate from Catholics who died for a pagan religion

 

Altar where Charles Lwanga was killed

Catholics pray at the altar where Charles Lwanga was killed

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Martyrs show us what it looks like to stand firm in not denying Jesus.

June 2, 2021

A Christian martyr is someone who died for his or her faith, rather than renounce Christ. Ever since Stephen,  the very first martyr was stoned to death outside Jerusalem (Acts 7), Christians around the world have suffered and died for the sake of Christ.

Conversion to Christianity among local tribes in Uganda meant a rejection of the traditional religions and ways of life.

As a young man, Kabaka Danieri Basammula-Ekkere Mwanga II Mukasa, of the Buganda tribe had shown some favor to the Christian missionaries, but his attitude changed as soon as he took the throne from 1868.

According to tradition, the Kabaka was the center of all authority and power in the kingdom, and he could use his subjects as he wished. However, he viewed the presence of the missionaries as a diminishing factor to his authority among the converts.

Mwanga ordered for the brutal execution of forty-five converts: twenty-two Catholics and twenty-three Anglicans.

Each person who is bold enough to give up his life for Christ has a unique lesson to teach us. Each of the 12 apostles we read about in the bible, left families and careers, often traveling alone to distant hard to reach places, declaring that Jesus Christ died and came back to life.

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For proclaiming our Savior’s resurrection, they were beaten, imprisoned, and many killed in torturous ways. Millions of people throughout history have willingly died for their faith. 

Christian martyrs teach us that we can stand for God no matter the circumstances. 

That does not mean we should seek out suffering or death for Christ, but it does mean that, if we are presented with the choice of “die or deny Christ,” we should be bold and cling to Christ. Martyrs show us what it looks like to stand firm in not denying Jesus.

Another lesson Christian martyrs teach us is that we will receive a reward for standing for our faith. 

Revelation 20:4–6 paints a picture of the reward awaiting the Christian martyrs who die during the future Tribulation: “I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years. . . . This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection.”

Christian martyrs are a model of grace under pressure. They teach us how to handle persecution of any kind. Stephen died with grace on his lips: “Lord, do not hold this sin against them” (Acts 7:60). He forgave his murderers, and his forgiveness echoed that of Christ Himself (Luke 23:34).

When we press into knowing God personally and truly begin living for God, we will become a target for those who hate God. The spiritual battle is real, and so are the rewards. We are serving a real God who really loves us, who was really willing to die for us, and who really rewards us for standing for Him.