By Peter Kennedy
“for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God's word is not chained.” – 2 Timothy 2:9
Mary Mohammadi, an Iranian Christian convert and human rights activist, was arrested for the third time on January 18, 2021. Mohammadi has been in and out of prison for her identity as a Christian and outspoken activist.
Most recently, she was arrested by the “morality police”, claiming that she improperly wore her hijab, her pants were too tight and her coat was unbuttoned. Iranian officials previously charged her with the same accusations. She spent six months in jail for being a member of a local house church and also spent time in prison in April 2020 after participating in a peaceful protest.
Despite her good relationship with her employer, she has also been unable to return to work since her release last year. According to Mohammadi, it is clear that her employers receive pressure from intelligence officials to not take her back. Her life has now been interrupted several times for her identity as a Christian, with the Iranian government not allowing her to return to her normal life, even after serving her undeserved prison sentences.
In 1979 there were an estimated 500 Christians from a Muslim background in Iran. Today almost everyone in the cities has access to a Bible and there are at least 600 churches and 1 million Christians.
The Word of God does not have any barriers and can reach any heart at any time. Today in prayer, praise Jesus for His gift of the written Word, the Bible.
"The Scriptures and the words of Jesus possess a terrible power in themselves and a wonderful sweetness. Straightway a flame was kindled in my soul, and a love of the prophets and of those men who were friends of Christ possessed me." - Justin Martyr
God’s Word: “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” – Hebrews 4:12
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