{"id":4876,"date":"2024-01-11T09:44:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T09:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.persecution.com\/stories\/?p=4876"},"modified":"2024-01-09T22:00:58","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T22:00:58","slug":"determined-to-see-historic-revival-in-desperate-circumstances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.persecution.com\/stories\/determined-to-see-historic-revival-in-desperate-circumstances\/","title":{"rendered":"Determined to See Historic Revival in Desperate Circumstances"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Insights From Cole Richards, President Of The Voice Of The Martyrs, On The hope of Christianity in Bangladesh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following reflection is written by\u00a0Cole Richards, President of The Voice of the Martyrs<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>. In this insightful passage, he dives into the hope the power of the Gospel offers for the nation of Bangladesh.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people have at least some degree of national pride, but it seems less common in Bangladesh, which is considered one of the world\u2019s most corrupt and dysfunctional nations. During one of my visits, a Muslim man went out of his way to tell me that he did not understand why any foreigner would visit his country. \u201cWhat are you doing here?\u201d he asked with a look of incredulity. \u201cMy country is corrupt, crowded, desperately poor and full of violent extremists!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The fact that a nation can be characterized by both desperate circumstances and historic revival should be instructive for us. God\u2019s eternal purposes will not be thwarted by the flaws or failings of any nation\u2019s government or economy.<\/p>\nCole Richards, President of VOM<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

While the population of Bangladesh is roughly half that of the U.S., this huge populace is crowded into a frequently flooded river delta that is less than 2% of the geographical size of the U.S. The nation is officially Muslim, and those who leave Islam to follow Christ pay a tremendous price. Converts are commonly persecuted by both their families and communities, and Christian leaders also experience persecution from government officials. Still, at least half a million Bangladeshi Muslims have come to faith in Christ in the past 50 years, as this deeply troubled nation has experienced one of the greatest revivals in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that a nation can be characterized by both desperate circumstances and historic revival should be instructive for us. God\u2019s eternal purposes will not be thwarted by the flaws or failings of any nation\u2019s government or economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t