27-year old Kande Mudu, also known as Philip, converted to Christianity 4 years ago. His family were the only Christians in the village of Bari in Jharkland, and ever since their conversion, they faced much opposition and threats from other villagers.
In 2018, the family’s home was attacked and Kande’s mother-in-law was gang raped. 5 of the 6 attackers were convicted but the 6th perpetrator continued threatening to harm Kande if he refused to abandon his faith in Christ.
On June 7th, a group of men came to Kande’s house and demanded that Kande step outside. Suspecting what might happen, he encouraged his wife, Bindu, to remain strong and never give up her faith in Jesus. She took their children and sought safety from nearby houses, but no one would help the fleeing family. She finally found refuge at the home of another Christian who lived several kilometres away.
Kande’s body was later found on the side of the road by his younger brother. The attack was so brutal that Kande’s body was barely recognizable. The next day charges were laid against the 8 men.
Bindu’s father tried persuading her to forsake Christianity if she wanted to stay alive, but her response was, “I will live for Jesus and die for Jesus, but I will never turn back.”
Pray for Bindu and her family as they face this devastating time. Pray for their protection, comfort, guidance, provision and peace. In the midst of this tragedy, may the faithful testimony of Kande and Bindu serve as a light to others in their village, so that many will see the truth of the Gospel and, as a result, receive God’s eternal salvation through Jesus Christ (John 14:6).
(Source & Photo Credit : VOMC)
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