For The Sake Of Christ

“That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” – 2 Corinthians 12:10

In India, Adesh Soni, a Hindutva leader, has called for attacks on Christians in March 2025. Soni called for the public humiliation, stripping, raping, and killing of Christian men, women, and children.

He claimed to have the support of authorities…
Soni called on all self-proclaimed cow defenders to mobilize at least 50,000 people for the planned attack.

Hindu religious leader Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati declared that Hindus must “kill all Christians, and none should be spared. Saraswati called on Hindus to rise and “slay those who slay our mother cow.” Do not wait for the law to act, he added.

The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has written to the chief minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, expressing “deep concern” over the hate speech.

Many Christians in the world are enduring persecution for their faith in Christ.

Pray for those who are persecuted that they may be strengthened in their faith as they endure hardship and that their persecution may soon end.

“The servant of Christ must never be surprised if he has to drink of the same cup with his Lord.” – J.C. Ryle

“Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” – Romans 5:3-5