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 joyโ€”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 Godโ€™s unfailing love. My experience stands as a powerful challenge to believers: even amid severe adversity, Godโ€™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. Heโ€™ll talk about how reading the Bible is different inside prison than when youโ€™re free. Hassan says he experienced persecution as a blessing from Godโ€”a blessing that brought him to weep tears of joy. โ€œIt is really a privilege to be persecuted,โ€ he says.

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

Hear Part 1 of our conversation here.

Pastor Hassan was imprisoned with VOMโ€™s Africa regional director, Petr Jasek. You can hear Petrโ€™s side of the story here.

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The Voice of the Martyrs serves persecuted Christians in the worldโ€™s most difficult and dangerous places to follow Christ. ย 
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