Regina Elliott Poet Free verse

Three Nigerian Christians

June 2024, in Borno state, Nigeria,
three young Nigerian Christian men,
knelt with hands tied behind their backs,
under the fiery African sun.
Then shot dead into eternity by Islamic State
West Africa gunmen.

Rev Ibrahim Abako, secretary of the Yobe State
Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria
condemned the murders.
The martyred men of Christ,
with their King, their Savior.
Nigeria's Christians' blood on its landscape,
the hearts of those who pray.
Persecuted for serving the Lord.
His people around the world cry out,
the Lion of Judah roars for His
three more white-robed saints of His Kingdom. ~

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Valsa George June 20, 2024 at 8:51 PM So bewildered to hear that such persecutions are going on even now. Those were martyred for the love of God and for the faith they held. They are surely saints with their death. Their courage and sacrifice should inspire all Christians. A beautiful tribute to the saintly men, dear Regina. Regina Elliott June 23, 2024 at 4:21 PM Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poem on persecuted Christians, dear Valsa. The good Lord has three more saints. Blessings to you. :)

Victor Buhagiar June 8, 2024 at 5:10 AM There ha been martyrs for Christ since the turn of the century. It was foretold. If they kill me, they will kill you too. But the prize is beyond compare. Regina Elliott June 11, 2024 at 5:09 PM Thank you for your wise and thoughtful comments, Victor. Yes, the reward of eternal life with Christ keeps us Christians steadfast. Many blessings to you. ~