Source: Christian Freedom International, November 7, 2024
Three years ago, a church of new believers discovered the cost of following Christ. They were beaten. Their church [was] damaged. Their adversaries were their neighbors [militant Buddhists].
“They were trying to stop people from coming to our Savior Lord Jesus Christ,” said Chakma. He is a leader in this small church in an isolated forest.
The good news is that God’s Church is growing even in far-flung and hostile places. But when you consider what these Christians are enduring, it is extraordinary that they remain steadfast in their faith. One trait of Christianity is that persecution grows the church in unexpected ways.
Their bruises are a testimony of their faith in God. Their church, [now] rebuilt, is a testimony of God’s church caring for one another.
We love stories about life coming back on a big scale or small. From the other side of the world, check out Revival Grips Brazil’s Amazon, in which a pastor reports, “In the first six months of this year, we baptized 14,500 people. Our goal for this year is to baptize over 30,000 people” (CBN).