pastor attacked

In countries that are hostile to the gospel of Jesus Christ, Christians take risks every day that endanger their lives. If you live in a country where you can practice your faith freely and without fear, consider yourself extremely blessed. 380+ million Christians around the world don’t have that freedom. As you read this next story, pray for persecuted Christians who must choose every day to live out their faith, sometimes at great personal risk.


Recently, Pastor “Karim” visited a village to preach and meet with some MBBs (Muslim Background Believers). In this small village, everyone knows everyone else. The fanatical Muslims became very upset...


...when they heard testimonies from the MBBs about how they left Islam, so they plotted to attack Pastor Karim.


When the pastor walked to his car in the dark after the service, five to six men followed him, carrying large sticks. They were waiting to ambush him, and when he opened his car door, they attacked. They punched him in the face and brutally hit his back with the large sticks, leaving him bleeding and bruised.


As they beat him, a passing bus illuminated the attack, and the attackers fled into the darkness. Their message was clear: “Don’t come here anymore.”


When Pastor Karim arrived home past midnight, his sleeping wife was not aware of the attack. This was fine with him, since he didn’t want her to be worried about him as he went about his duties as a pastor. She still - to this day - does not know he was attacked that night.


He also did not tell the Christians at the village about the attack because he didn’t want them to take revenge. When asked if he feared for his life, he replied that the Holy Spirit said one word repeatedly: “Peace, peace, peace.”


It was God’s timing that Pastor Karim was scheduled to speak at a 3-day conference right after the attack. He was able to go to the conference and allow his bruises to heal (sunglasses covered the bruises around his eyes).


Even though Pastor Karim has fully recovered from his bruises and lacerations, the knowledge that this could happen at any time must always be at the back of his mind.


Please keep Pastor Karim and his family in your prayers -- for protection, wisdom and discernment. We are so thankful for his ministry, his bravery, and his love for his people and his God.


The faith and courage that Christians must have in these persecuted places can only come from a deep trust in an Almighty God. We are inspired and challenged by their love to reach others for Jesus, no matter what the cost.

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