Pakistani Christian Beaten and Forced to Flee

Our friends at Mission Network News are reporting this story today.  Please prayerfully read the story and say a prayer for those in Pakistan, and also for Asher and his precious family.

Pakistan (MNN) ? Earlier this month, 22-year-old Jehanzaib Asher fled to avoid capture by Muslim extremists. Asher has been terrorized by radicals since February, says Compass Direct News. As the extremists continue their hunt, Asher was forced to flee in disguise and take refuge in another city.

While working in his family's barbershop, extremists tried to convert Asher to Islam. Repeated conversion attempts occurred on previous occasions. According to Compass, Asher's family was targeted for Islamic "sermonizing" because of the Taliban's opposition to the shaving of beards.

When Asher defended his faith with Scripture, the attacks began. Extremists viciously attacked Asher, breaking some ribs and his left leg. After the attack, militants spread word around the community that Asher had blasphemed Islam; they continue to search relentlessly for him.

Asher's family closed the barbershop after this attack, and family members are currently surviving on less than two meals per day.

Pray that Asher continues to stand firm in his faith. Ask God to protect him and deliver him from danger.