In northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, more than thirty Christians were brutally beheaded in a recent wave of attacks claimed by Islamic State–linked insurgents. According to CBN News and local church networks, militants stormed several rural villages, destroying homes, burning churches, and killing residents who refused to renounce their faith. Survivors describe scenes of terror as families fled into the forests with nothing but the clothes they wore.
This violence is part of a years-long insurgency that has displaced nearly a million people and left hundreds of churches in ruins. The government has deployed additional troops alongside regional forces, yet attacks continue. Aid agencies say the situation is “beyond humanitarian crisis,” with food shortages and trauma widespread.
Despite unimaginable suffering, the Church remains resilient. Pastors minister in refugee camps, and believers gather under trees to sing and pray. “They can destroy our houses but not our hope,” one survivor told local reporters. International ministries are providing trauma care, Bibles in local languages, and emergency supplies, though insecurity limits access.
Prayer Pointers
- Pray: for comfort and strength for grieving families and survivors. “The God of all comfort… comforts us in all our troubles.” (2 Corinthians 1:3–4, NIV)
- Pray: for protection over remaining villages and wisdom for leaders combating terror. “Rescue me, LORD, from evildoers; protect me from the violent.” (Psalm 140:1, NIV)
- Pray: that God’s love would overcome hatred, bringing healing and forgiveness. “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21, NIV)
Prayer for Mozambique
Lord, shelter the afflicted and confound the plans of the wicked. Strengthen Your Church to bring hope, forgiveness, and peace where fear has reigned. Let Your light pierce the darkness. Amen.
More: https://cbn.com/news/world/30-christians-beheaded-mozambique-radical-islamic-terrorism-runs-rampant-parts-africa