Pray for Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani

Pray for Pastor Youcef.  He is an Iranian pastor who has recently been sentenced to death for evangelizing Muslims in Iran (he himself is an Iranian).  There are some reports saying the sentence may have been overturned, but he is being asked to recant his faith.  So, it is unclear what will happen if he refuses to renounce Christ.

Pray for this pastor and his family that the Lord might strengthen them and help them to remain firm in the faith. Also, ask that the Lord might spare his life and that some might come to know Christ as Lord by this man's testimony.

Here is a fuller article on the situation.

Update 7/14/11 from Voice of the Martyrs 

VOM's contacts are reporting a new development in the case of Youcef Nadarkhani. His lawyer has finally received the written ruling from the Supreme Court. According to one source, the Supreme Court has agreed with the death sentence verdict. However, the court "pointed out procedural flaws and is asking the lower court to re-examine the case."

The judges would like clarification as to whether Youcef was truly a Muslim prior to becoming a Christian. If Youcef is determined to have been a "true" Muslim, and he does not recant his Christian faith, the death sentence will stand.

There is no guarantee Youcef will not be executed before the court re-examines the case.

Please continue to pray.