The Persecuted Church

Bangledesh: The First in Heaven

He may be the first of his people in heaven

Revelation 7 tells us that one day people from all tribes and tongues and nations will worship at the throne of God. Rejoice that there now is at least one Bihari of Bangladesh before that throne. "K" came to faith in Jesus Christ during the turbulent 1980s that followed the war in which Bangladesh gained independence from Pakistan. A courageous elderly missionary woman had faithfully shared God's Word with K. After his baptism, his community was furious and severely persecuted him. Under great pressure, K resorted to following Jesus in secret. Last November, K, about 70 years old, died. Pray that other Bihari Muslims will follow Jesus, and that one day thousands of Biharis from Bangladesh will praise the Lord at His throne.