They hate you because of me - Here's a news item about Christian persecution in Israel that came to my attention this morning.
A pastor's son was gravely injured in the normally peaceful area of Ariel when a gift basket with a bomb inside was delivered to his home and he opened it.
Julie Stahl reports for CNSNews.com:
Sixteen-year-old Ami Ortiz suffered third degree burns over much of his body, a collapsed lung, two broken arms, and eye injuries. Two of his toes had to be amputated. The blast was powerful enough to blow out windows in the apartment.
Stahl reports that Hamas claims to be the ones to have attacked the Pastor and his family with the bomb.
Say a prayer for this young man and his family. Pray too for the attackers, pray that the Spirit would strive with them and bring them to repentance and redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ.
The Great Separation continues.
For further information on Christian persecution around the globe the Christian Persecution Blog is a good source.
