Watchman Wire

Watchman Wire

Dispatches for the persecuted church

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026
“The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.” —1 Peter 4:7

Prayer

Pray for: Madras High Court upholds OCI cancellation of US citizen who denies preaching in India

About the dispatch

Christian Today India·November 2, 2026

The Madras High Court has refused to restore the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card of John Daniel, a US citizen. The Court held that a foreign national who preaches his religion in India needs official permission first, whether or not anyone is converted.

Read at Christian Today India →

Pray with the global church

Redeemer, we lift up India and the US citizen affected by this legal decision. You have promised that Your Word will not return void, even in lands where preaching is restricted. Strengthen the church in India to shine brightly and fill believers with courage as they live out their faith under scrutiny. Reveal Jesus to officials making these decisions and to those who struggle against Your name. Let many see Your light and turn from darkness to the power of Christ. Dismantle barriers to the spread of the Gospel, allowing Your truth to be known across all regions of India. We trust You to accomplish all You have purposed for this nation through Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Anchored in

Isaiah 55:11

also: Acts 26:18