Missionary groups are asking U.S. Christians to pray for peace and safety as well as the opportunity to spread the Gospel as word of Osama bin Laden's death spreads across the globe.
The International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention says it has more than 5,000 personnel members serving internationally, several of whom have been calling the Virginia headquarters today with a message for Americans. "They have really pled that Christians here, instead of celebrating, would fall on their knees and pray for an opportunity to share the Gospel," said Wendy Norvelle, IMB associate vice president and spokesperson.
Norvelle noted that in the aftermath of any death, people turn to faith for comfort and answers. In the aftermath of bin Laden's death, she anticipates that many people will be seeking to feel safe and assured.
"When there is a need for a sense of safety and peace, there's an opportunity to spread the message of a peace that surpasses human understanding," she said.
However, there is now a heighted risk for Christians who are trying to spread this message in Middle Eastern countries.
CIA Director Leon Panetta issued a heightened terror alert Monday, asking Americans and U.S. allies to be "vigilant and resolute" after the Sunday mission that invaded the Pakistan compound of bin Laden. The al-Qaida leader was killed in the resulting fire fight. His body was captured, verified and later buried at sea.
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