Source: www.voomusa.org
Date: July 29, 2026
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“If I die … I will be with
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| Dear Global Ministry Partner, We are incredibly grateful for your continued partnership with persecuted Christians, as your prayers and gifts are a great encouragement to those suffering for their faith in Christ. We want to share a brief story of a Christian in India facing legal troubles — a common occurrence in India, where anti-conversion laws are used to imprison pastors and evangelists.
On Dec. 8, 2025, Pastor Rakesh was heading home after working on his farm. A stranger approached him and began asking him questions. The man then demanded that Rakesh say “Jai Sri Ram” (a Hindu slogan used for worship). When Rakesh refused, the man became more aggressive.
That night, the stranger filed criminal charges against Rakesh, claiming Rakesh had tried to convert him. Rakesh was granted bail, but local leaders who do not want Christians in the village have made it necessary for Rakesh to appeal to a higher court.
Rakesh and his wife remain faithful to their calling, even though their extended family has begun to oppose them, demanding that they return to the Hindu religion to avoid these legal troubles. “It is the Lord that gives me courage,” Rakesh said. “I was a bit fearful at times, but if I die … I will be with the Lord himself.”
We hope you are inspired by Rakesh and his wife to find courage and strength in our Savior. We ask you to pray for them as they face these unfounded criminal charges.
We also want to let you know about an opportunity to receive Reaching Toward the Heights, a devotional by Richard Wurmbrand with 366 daily meditations on God’s Word and his love. You can get your copy here. We hope you are inspired and encouraged by this unique devotional!
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