In 2012, 100 million believers worldwide suffered persecution for their faith, many of them living in South Asia (according to the Open Doors World Watch List).
Persecution is a way of life for many missionaries and Gospel For Asia workers in South Asia. Beatings, death threats, and imprisonment are a few of the things they encounter on a daily basis. But despite great hostility, they continue to press onward as they proclaim the Good News of Christ to the unsaved souls of Asia. They are not willing for any man to perish without hearing the name of Jesus, even if that means they themselves might physically perish.
“Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” Hebrews 13:3
The top 10 countries for persecution of Christians:
1. North Korea
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Afghanistan
4. Iraq
5. Somalia
6. Maldives
7. Mali
8. Iran
9. Yemen
10. Eritrea
(source: Open Doors World Watch List 2013)
Pray for the workers of the harvest.
Thank you.