Timothy was a loyal Hindu devotee and a persecutor of Christians.

In 2008, filled with hatred, he formed his own extremist group to stamp out Christianity from his village. Alongside friends, he chased down evangelists, confiscated literature, and physically attacked believers. One day, they found a house church gathering and stormed it. They beat the leader until he bled. The violence sent shockwaves through the village. Fear silenced the faithful—for a time.

But God had already planted a seed.

One day, a Biglife leader prepared to show the Jesus Film in a widow’s home. Timothy happened to walk by. He heard the voices and peeked through the window.

Anger welled up. He grabbed a stick, ready to break up the gathering.

But then, he saw the screen.

Jesus. Being beaten. Enduring pain. Not retaliating. Instead, forgiving.

“Father, forgive them.”

The stick fell from Timothy’s hand. His legs went weak. His eyes filled with tears. Daniel saw him, welcomed him, and explained the cross—how Jesus died not just for sinners, but even for those who had once persecuted Him.

Timothy wept.

He received a Bible. He joined the fellowship. He surrendered his life to Jesus and was baptized.

Today, the man who once spread fear now spreads hope. He carries a Jesus Film kit from village to village, preaching the Gospel to those who once thought like he did.

Timothy’s life now sings a different song—one of love, mercy, and redemption.

This is a true story. Some details may have been edited to protect identities.