Nabati Gedam and Thakem Kumar, Gospel for Asia-supported missionaries, frequently conduct outreach trips to distribute Gospel tracts, visit the sick and see how their neighbors are doing at home—but they’re not always welcomed.
During one of their house visits, they met a family who invited the two missionaries into their homes. But once they started sharing the Good News of Christ, the owner of the house rebuked them.
“Why are you going here and there spreading about the Christian God? We have our own religion and our own faith,” the house owner said. “We are not interested. Stop doing this; it is just a waste of time.”
The man’s accusations continued, and Nabati and Thakem were forced to leave before they finished explaining the love of Christ to this family. Undeterred, they continued on their mission, going door to door looking for people who wanted to know more about Jesus.
Failed Efforts
They met one woman who seemed to accept the message of Christ, but she then explained that she believed all gods were the same, only with different names and identities.
“The local people have hardened their hearts,” said a GFA field correspondent. “It is as if they have taken an oath not to listen or believe in anything our two missionaries have shared.”
When Nabati and Thakem found that the local people did not react favorably toward their visits, they decided to pass out Gospel literature. Some accepted the tracts and went on their way, while others asked questions. A group of youths snatched the tracts out of their hands, tore them up, threw them on the ground and spit on the shreds of paper.
Persevering in the Ministry
“In spite of all these unfavorable circumstances, our missionaries are doing ministry in this village with perseverance,” a GFA correspondent said.
Nabati and Thakem said it is sometimes very discouraging to see the ill treatment of the local people and to go through such hardships, but they continue to press on in the Lord. Even though they see no fruit from their labors in this village, it is their vision and desire to establish a fellowship there and bring the local people to God’s saving grace. They are in need of prayer support.
Please Pray
- That God will strengthen them and help them overcome all kinds of difficulties and temptations in their ministry.
- Pray for their ministry to become more effective and fruitful.
- Pray also for the many other missionaries facing similar circumstances and discouragements.
