Nine families from the Bodo tribe in the northeastern Indian state of Assam were forced from their homes on November 14 for converting to Christianity, according to a November 20 report from Compass Direct. The families lived in four villages in the Kokrajhar district of Assam. The difficulties began after a church meeting was held in the village of Haldibari on November 13. The meeting infuriated adherents of the Bodo tribal religion, who resolved to expel the Christians. Twenty-five villagers attacked the homes of the Christians in their village and then moved on to the neighbouring villages of Moflabari, Jamduguri and Basdari. Security forces were rushed to the area to assist the families, who took shelter in an area school. At last report, seven arrests had been made, though all had been released on bail.
Ask God to give the Christians who have lost their homes a deep assurance of His never-ending love, even in the midst of very trying circumstances (Ephesians 3:14-19). Pray that these persecuted believers will echo Peter's sentiment and determine to obey God regardless of what man says (Acts 5:29). Pray that the violence in this area will cease.
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