Summary

In my testimony, I share the unique experience of being imprisoned in Sudan where, despite receiving a 12-year sentence, I found a profound joy in enduring persecution for Christ. Instead of falling into despair, I shed tears of joyβ€”tears that affirmed my belief that suffering for the sake of Jesus is a divine privilege. Through continuous prayer, I discovered that every moment of hardship was an opportunity for spiritual renewal and a reminder of God’s unfailing love. My experience stands as a powerful challenge to believers: even amid severe adversity, God’s presence transforms our trials into testimony and compels us to pray for those who suffer.

Time Chapters

01:00 Prison Life & Tears
05:00 Reflecting on Persecution
10:00 Court Trial & Sentencing
15:00 Global Impact & Prayer
20:00 Release Hopes & Encouragement
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In Part 2 of our interview with Pastor Hassan Abduraheem Taour he shares how his heart remained upbeat, even as the judge pronounced him guilty and sentenced him to 12 years in prison. He’ll talk about how reading the Bible is different inside prison than when you’re free. Hassan says he experienced persecution as a blessing from Godβ€”a blessing that brought him to weep tears of joy. β€œIt is really a privilege to be persecuted,” he says.

Your faith will be encouraged, and you’ll be challenged to pray for Sudan as you hear Pastor Hassan’s amazing testimony this week on VOM Radio.

Hear Part 1 of our conversation here.

Pastor Hassan was imprisoned with VOM’s Africa regional director, Petr Jasek. You can hear Petr’s side of the story here.

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