Christians have been killed, churches attacked and burned and the interim military government and police are unwilling to intervene. On Wednesday 200 people were injured as police fired tear gas at thousands frustrated by the slow pace of change since the revolution. See: A strong Muslim Brotherhood is reaching even the smallest of villages. Citizens are warned not to vote for a secular state in September elections, and Islamic rule under sharia is touted as the ‘true answer to freedom’ for Egyptians. Despite this, Christians are boldly speaking about Christ and engaging with politics. A new interest in Christianity and the Bible is evident on TV talk shows and Christian websites. Christians are interceding for their land at special prayer meetings with a growing trust that God is in control. Egypt’s Christians make up 10% of the population - the largest Christian community in North Africa and the Middle East.
Pray: that as Egypt stands at this crossroad, God will guard the hearts of her leaders, and that the Christian community would know His peace. (Phil.4:6-7)