Ricky Sinclair Speaks Out On Persecution

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Iran is imprisoning and abusing an American pastor because of his faith. Iran, home of one of the world’s most radical Islamic regimes, is holding American Pastor Saeed Abedini because he is a Christian, refusing to release him, and subjecting him to unspeakable abuse. (http://aclj.org/iran/save-american-pastor-iranian-abuse-imprisonment)  

The American pastor is said to be suffering from medical problems, including kidney issues, as he serves the eight-year sentence handed to him in January by the Iranian court for "endangering national security." The ACLJ, which represents his wife and two children back in the U.S., has said that Abedini is being unfairly targeted for his Christian faith in the largely Muslim-dominated country, and that he is being denied the medical care he needs.
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1 Peter 4:16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.  There are many times in life that as Christians we will be persecuted for our faith. There will come a time that we will have to defend our faith and stand up for what we believe in, even if it is not the popular census. Regardless of the result physically, spiritually God will be glorified when we stand for Him.  

"Despite his suffering, Pastor Saeed's faith continues to keep him alive. Other prisoners reportedly told Saeed's family that when Pastor Saeed was released from solitary confinement, 'he was glowing,' and that miraculously he 'was filled with more joy and peace after solitary' than he was before solitary," the American Center for Law and Justice said in a statement on Tuesday.

"His release from solitary is a direct result of the multitudes praying," said the pastor's wife, Naghmeh Abedini. "I am relieved my husband is out of solitary, but still am deeply concerned about Saeed's health. While this is a small victory, I am still demanding justice be done and that Saeed be released." She added in the latest update that her husband's improved spirits are due to the thousands of people around the world who continue to pray for him.

“Miracle Place Church and I am praying for Pastor Saeed that God will sustain him until his release. We pray for a God’s power to release Him from his enemies and that his persecution is not done in vain. God we know that you have a plan and purpose and we thank You for Pastor Saeed and the mission he is on. May this bring about many souls that turn to You and want to know more about You,” prays Bishop Ricky Sinclair.

“I myself understand persecution for defending what I believe and how I bring God’s vision to pass. It is something that I believe every Christian will have to go through as a test of our faith. The world watches Christians hard in order to find the flaw or the so called hypocrisy of just being human and making mistakes. I thank God that He defend us when we can’t defend ourselves. All we have to do is turn to Him and call on His name in time of trouble. I know that God is faithful and we can count on Him,” states Sinclair.  

Ricky Sinclair (http://www.rickysinclair.us) is the bishop of Miracle Place Church. A religious organization that provides a long list of services to the community, Miracle Place Church is cherished by its congregation and the many individuals whom they impact. Ricky Sinclair provides strong leadership to the members of the church, teaching them how to honor God and serve others while improving their relationships with Christ. Through his work, Ricky Sinclair has enhanced the lives of countless individuals, as he has assisted them in developing their spirituality and serving their Lord.