Pastor Takes a Beating, Remains Joyful

Sept. 6, 2011 – Gospel for Asia
Kavi is one of many who have experienced hardships for Christ’s sake. This pastor endured the brutal anti-Christian attacks that took place in Orissa, India, in 2008.

Gospel for Asia-supported pastor Kavi Das, who serves in a volatile region in South Asia, endured a harsh beating while sharing the love of Christ with his neighbors. The unprovoked attack came without warning from a man Kavi was speaking to.

Kavi is doing well and is on the mend. The local GFA leader visited the pastor to encourage him in his ministry.

Kavi isn’t new to persecution. He has faced threats for showing films about Jesus, also, along with actively proclaiming the saving grace of God.

“For the sake of the Gospel, he has gone through a lot of opposition and scary situations in his life,” said a GFA field correspondent.

Even with all the persecution, Kavi remains joyful as he thinks about the way the Lord will continue to grow his ministry in the coming days.

Please keep Kavi—and all the other national missionaries facing inevitable persecution—in your prayers.

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(Lord, we praise Your Holy Name for this Brother to love You this much and we Praise You Lord for You grace and strength and the vision You have given this Brother to go forth proclaiming the Gospel and having Your heart Lord, for souls for Your Kingdom no matter what the cost to him and all those facing persecution of all kinds all over the world. We pray You will bless them and protect them, their families and in the darkness Your light will turn the darkness off. Praying in Jesus Powerful Name Amen.)