The Persecuted Church

Southeast Asia

A believer from an unreached people group in Southeast Asia was shot three times in the chest after sharing his faith with friends. This young man has endured much persecution in the past but has always been faithful in his sharing. He is a leader among the first believers from his people who have been historically resistant to the gospel. Although still in great pain, this bold witness is planning to return to his home in the heartland of his people group to be a witness to them. He has a bullet lodged in his spinal cord, and the doctors have declared that he will be paralyzed from the waist down. However, some feeling is coming back to his legs. Pray that he will be restored to full health as a testimony to his people, if that will bring th most glory to God.

Also ask the Father to meet all of the family's financial needs, to the praise of His glory! This young man's father was a religious leader who came to Christ when his son shared the gospel with him. Several other members of their family have also believed. This growing movement to Christ within the family has enraged their persecutors. The mother in the family is not yet a believer and has been the source of some of her son's persecution in the past. Pray for her salvation.

The few other believers among this unreached Muslim people groups are fearing for their lives. Ask the Lord to comfort, strengthen and protect the believers. Pray for them to remain faithful to the Lord. Pray for wisdom, comfort and courage for the few new believers and workers in the area. Pray that God's angels will protect them from the enemy.

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