Christian pastors have been warned against practicing their faith, especially when it involves leading Muslims to faith in Christ.
Christian pastors have been warned against practicing their faith, especially when it involves leading Muslims to faith in Christ.
Dec. 19, 2024 | Bangladesh

Extremists Issue Christmas Warnings

[181] prayers in [12] nations have been posted for Christians in Bangladesh.

Since a coup last summer that created chaos across Bangladesh and increased violence against Christians, an Islamic extremist group called Hefazat-e-Islam has been rising in power. Several Christian leaders from different parts of Bangladesh reported that they received threatening letters from Hefazat leaders, warning them that any celebration of Christmas this year “will be the last celebration they do in this life.” Other threats included demands for the return of “what was taken from Islam,” meaning physical property but also former Muslims who converted to Christianity. The letters warned that these Muslim-background Christians and the pastors who are discipling them will face death if they do not return to Islam.

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  • Dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I pray you will stand fast no matter how the enemy tries to defeat you. Jesus is coming back soon and we will be with him always. I pray for you. You have many people who pray and love you. Stand fast. Your reward will be great in heaven.
    Susan R - USA
  • In the touching name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Rohi, Great Shepherd, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in Bangladesh. We ask for provision, be devoted to prayer, a hedge of protection, and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Christians in Bangladesh stand firm. We ask for strength, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Almighty Father, grant these your dear children grace to stand strong in you. We praise you for your mercy and grace to enable them to be drawn to Jesus. Fill them with power of Holy Spirit to stand and not succumb to fear and threats of the enemy. As they take each step of faith, fill them with your peace and hope in Jesus alone. Amen Pat US
    Patricia S - USA
  • Father, Islam and it's evil will run out of time soon, as Jesus will return. Until that time, please help all the brethren who have come into the family of Christ. Soften their families hearts to consider that Islam may be wrong. In Jesus name, amen.
    Nancy H - USA
  • Lord God may these dear brothers and sisters have great courage and hold fast to the promises of eternity that no terrorist group can take away. I pray that they would be obedient to You no matter the cost, and that the gospel would continue to spread. Please protect them and give them Your love for their enemies.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Father in Heaven, we pray that you would change the hearts of this Islamic extremist group that has been threatening and vocalizing their demands against new Christians and the pastors that disciple them. Strengthen the Christians that they be strong in their faith and continue to serve You. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Sandra T - USA
  • ln the sacrificing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Agape, God of love, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Christians in Bangladesh boast in the cross of Christ. We ask for healing, for hedge of protection, and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord, thank you for our brothers and sisters in Bangladesh, especially those from Muslim backgrounds, who's so faithfully serve you even in the face of severe persecution. I pray that you would strengthen their faith each day and that they would know that you are worth following at any cost. May you be glorified through their trials.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Dear Lord, tear down the influence & power of the Hefazat in Bangladesh. Strengthen your people under persecution. Give them courage, power, & strength by your Spirit. Protect them from satan's reign & thwart his plans against your believers. May Bangladesh become a beacon of light to the lost, because of your mercy in Jesus. Give them your power.
    Shelly D - USA
  • Dear Jesus,

    I thank You that many citizens of Bangladesh are coming to Christ. In the name of Jesus Christ, please send your angels to protect my brothers and sisters in Christ. Lord, be shield and sword of the Christians of Bangladesh, and comfort when the forces of darkness are upon. I thank You in advance. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Christopher W - USA
  • Lord Jesus, MBB's in Bangladesh are under increasing pressure to return to Islam and we ask for boldness and spiritual power to endure this pressure and to declare their faith in Jesus to this new radical Islamic group. Father please protect the workers evangelizing and discipling these new believers and provide your protective hedge around their lives
    Forrest B - USA
  • Father, thank You for the example of our brothers and sisters in Bangladesh who are committed to follow Christ by living ouing Philippians 1:20 "According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
    Toni D - USA
  • Lord, please help these pastors to feel your presence, power, and protection in this harsh place. I pray that the threats mentioned in these letters are just a ruse and not followed out by these haters of believers. Please protect the believers and continue to be a strong witness for You. Help all to come to YOu including the Hefazat leaders. In Jesus
    Cynthia H - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for the church in Bangladesh asking for Your protection over Christians persecuted by the Hefazat-e-Islam extremist group. I pray the extremists will see the love of Christ in these believers and turn from Islam to Him.
    Rosalind T - USA
  • Precious Lord, please bless these, Your children, openly and abundantly so all can see and want what they have. Make them brave and give them strength and energy, wisdom and discernment. All to your glory Father. In Jesus name I pray, AMEN
    MARANATHA!!!
    Della H - USA
  • Father, thank You that You will never leave or forsake us! In the face of persecution, I pray that the pastors in Bangladesh would be reminded of this fact and cling to You. Disrupt the plans of Hefazat-e-Islam and make people aware of their false teachings. I pray for the protection and strength for Christians in the area. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Jessica M - USA
  • Father, please watch over and protect the pastors and believers they are leading in Bangladesh. May you frustrate the plans of the enemy who seeks to harm them and disrupt the work of ministry. We are confident that no plan of the enemy will prosper in Bangladesh and that your Word will spread mightily in that land in the name of Jesus Christ your Son
    Matthew E - USA
  • Holy and Gracious Father, I pray Your protection and strength and peace for the brothers and sisters in Bangladesh. Father, the evil one is busy there and I pray You will enable Your children to withstand the attacks of Satan. Comfort them in this uncertain and threatening time. I pray in the strong name of Jesus. Amen.
    joey S - USA
  • Padre celestial. En estos lugares islamicos la persecusion es increible en donde muchos mueren como martires, as que no entreguen la salvacion por el temor de morir y se mantengan firme en la fe , oro por proteccion y seguridad y se mantengan firme hasta el final. Te lo pido en el nombre de Jesus, amen.
    mario m - USA
  • Father, I pray you give your children in Bangladesh wisdom and strength in knowing how to deal with these threats. You see the suffering; you walk beside your children. I pray you guide them, comfort them, rebuke all fear the enemy will try to put upon them. I pray you move. I ask you to speak to the hearts of those who are blind to the truth, IJN
    Polly C - USA
  • Father, Your purposes for Bangladesh will prevail IJN!! May boldness in Your Name be alive & well! Your people will not live in fear nor be silenced. TY that believers will continue to share w who you lead them to & hearts would be drawn toward You. May the Muslims who are searching for You & those who don't know they are searching for You, findYou
    Lisa T - USA
  • Stay strong Christian brothers and sisters in Christ. Fear not Jesus is with you. God please give them peace of mind and heart. In Jesus name we ask thank you God.
    Craig M - USA
  • Lord, we pray for our brothers and sisters. Please open the hearts of their neighbors and convert them to Your holy gospel of love and forgiveness. Please protect Your church this Christmas.
    Joshua U - USA
  • Father, I lift up my brothers and my sisters in Bangladesh to you. I pray that you would comfort them and fill them with your Holy Spirit and be so close to them that they are not afraid. Please help them to abide in you, and thank you that you love them and will never leave them. In Jesus name, amen
    Susan C - USA
  • Lord, be their safety and courage and lead them through the valley of the shadow of death.
    Margaret D - USA
  • Deliver this people from this evil Lord
    William P - USA
  • Father, let these Muslims see the error of their ways, open the eyes of their hearts, and convert them through the power of visions and dreams so they will return to the one that loves them, Jesus Christ, you, and the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name, amen.
    eric p - USA
  • Almighty God, You are mighty save. You also can protect and preserve what belongs to You and Your Kingdom. Nothing is too difficult for you. Please place a hedge of protection around our brothers and sisters in Christ who live in Bangladesh and desire to share the gospel with others Please continue to draw those who don't know you yet to faith in Jesus
    Julia F - USA
  • Father please give courage to your children in Bangladesh. Help them to draw together and strengthen one another. May they not fear what people can do to them.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
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