Global Slavery Will End!

“A new report claiming to be the most comprehensive look at global slavery says 30 million people are living as slaves around the world. The Global Slavery Index, published by the Australia-based Walk Free Foundation, lists India as the country with by far the most slaves, with an estimated nearly 14 million, followed by China (2.9 million) and Pakistan (2.1 million). The top 10 countries on its list… accounted for more than three quarters of the 29.8 million people living in slavery, with Nigeria, Ethiopia, Russia, Thailand, Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar and Bangladesh completing the list” (CNN, October 17, 2013). “Worldwide, almost 20% of all trafficking victims are children. However, in some parts of Africa and the Mekong region [southeast Asia], children are the majority (up to 100% in parts of West Africa)” (United Nations, 2009).

Slavery has existed throughout the history of Satan’s world but it will come to an end with the return of Jesus Christ as the King of kings.  At His return, He will “proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound” (Isaiah 61:1). For a clearer picture of this coming world of freedom, read our encouraging article, “God’s Kingdom Is a REAL Government!”