Proof The Bible Is True

How can a pastor continue leading a church that keeps getting attacked? How can he protect other people after he’s been assaulted multiple times?

These are some of the questions that ran through my mind as 48-year-old Rev. Yakubu D’zarai recently shared his story with me at VOM’s office in Nigeria.

Since 1993, Yakubu has pastored churches in Borno state – where terrorist group Boko Haram is based and Shariah (Islamic law) is rule. Two of his church buildings have been bombed. The first, home to 276 worshipers, was bombed on Dec. 18, 2012. The second, home to 278 worshipers, was bombed on July 1, 2014. In each attack, four people died, many others were injured and everyone lost a sense of security.

During the first attack, Boko Haram members hacked at Yakubu’s head, leg and back with a machete. Fortunately, he didn’t lose any limbs.

So how can any pastor continue his work after experiencing persecution? It helps to expect it.

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