Pakistan Faith of Christian on Death Row in Pakistan Shines

7/23/2024  (Christian Daily)

A Christian sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan despite lack of evidence has demonstrated his faith by excelling academically even in prison. Nouman Masih, 24, recently passed his high school board examination with a very high score, demonstrating his faith in God for a future of freedom. His results in the examination show his unwavering faith in Christ and his determination to start life afresh when the Lord acquits him from the false conviction. A judge handed Masih the death sentence in May 2023 in a blasphemy case in Punjab Province after a four-year trial, though prosecutors failed to provide any evidence against him. He has been in prison since his arrest in 2019. Amid uncertainty and fear, Masih, the son of an impoverished sanitation worker, prepared for the examinations while confined to his cell.  His attorney hopes that the Lahore High Court will set a date for Masih’s appeal of his conviction at the earliest date so he can prepare for the next exam as a free man. Nouman’s father said, “We cannot thank God enough for gracing our son with this achievement. He has remained steadfast in his faith, he has been reading the Bible and praying regularly since the day he was sent to prison.”

Please pray…

• Praise God for Nouman’s academic achievements despite being on death row.

• Pray that his lawyer will have wisdom regarding how to proceed with his request to appeal the verdict, and that the high court will agree to hear the case.

• Pray that Nouman will continue to remain strong in his faith and be a testimony to God’s grace and love in prison.