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Another missionary with Gospel for Asia (GFA) faces death threats as persecution continues in increase for Christians throughout India.GFA missionary Daruka Abhi, who is the pastor of a church in Maharashtra, has begun receiving a series of death threats from anti-Christian extremists. Abhi says he and his family will be killed unless he turns back to Hinduism. And last week, a group of about 20 people drove onto the site of a new GFA Bible College in Maharashtra, attempting to stop a building project. These are the latest incidents in a growing string of violence, threats, and intimidation against Christian missionaries throughout India and Asia.Gospel for Asia founder K.P. Yohannan says Christians throughout America should pray specifically for persecuted believers."Maybe people should think about taking a day or more to fast and pray for the suffering believers around the world, especially in nations such as India," he suggests. Specifically he urges prayers that "God would give mercy and grace and ... strength to the people of God and the missionaries to continue to serve Him with boldness."The founder of the Texas-based ministry also believes persecution could soon spread to the United States. "Well, I think if the Lord's coming is getting close, persecution will increase everywhere, and I will not doubt in ways in which we can't even imagine it happening in this country," he says."Therefore, my recommendation is get to know the Lord Jesus intimately," Yohannan continues, "that if and when that happens, they will not deny the faith, and walk away from Him. Because loving Him will help you to stand firm in the time of trial."An increase in persecution, adds Yohannan, draws more people to Christ. As in the days of Noah...
