“Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.” – Revelation 2:10
The body of Pastor Seetoud was buried on October 24, 2022, in Laos. His body was found in September with signs that he was tortured and killed for his faith. Christian leaders and police in central Laos’ Khammouane Province believe Pastor Seetoud, who went by a single name, was killed for spreading the Gospel amid rapid church growth in the country. The pastor had been expected to attend a meeting of Christians on October 20 in Thakhek, about 62 miles from his home in Don Keo village, Nakai District, Khammouane Province, a journey of three and a half hours on his motorbike. When he failed to arrive more than three hours after the start time for the meeting, more than 20 people searched for him on the mountain pass near Don Keo village and at a local hospital, without success.
He leaves behind a wife and eight children, the youngest a 1-year-old. Pastor Seetoud led a congregation of the Lao Evangelical Church, one of three officially recognized denominations in Laos along with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
Christians still face persecution in this world. Today in prayer, pray for believers that face persecution so that they may be faithful to Jesus.
“The servant of Christ must never be surprised if he has to drink of the same cup with his Lord.” – J.C. Ryle
God’s Word: “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” – 2 Timothy 3:12
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