The “Billy Graham” of Pakistan

By Sarah Sumbal

Many are called, but few are Chosen (Matthew22:14)

This is the greatest statement of the Lord Jesus Christ for us. When you are Chosen by God, you go through many trials and situations because walking on a narrow path with the Lord Jesus Christ Is Not Easy. But the Good News is that Our Lord Jesus Christ Always Protects us and surrounds us with His Unconditional Love and Supernatural Favor. Billy Graham was a great servant Of The Lord Jesus Christ in America. He faithfully preached The Word Of God. But, do you know that in Pakistan there is another Spirit filled man of God named Pastor Anwar Fazal who is called, the “Billy of Pakistan”.

Yes, you read it right. It is not that he gained everything just in one night that most worldly people want these days. This is the answer to his prayers for decades. The Heavenly Father Chose him and took him out of the pit. Pastor Anwar belongs to a humble family born in Jahania city of Punjab Province on 13thFebruary 1972. He is the eldest son of the family and his parents were quite simple and they taught their children to always trust in the Lord Jesus Christ Alone.

The Lord Jesus Christ Chooses Pastor Anwar Fazal For Ministry Work

Anwar started with a small church where only a few people met to pray with him at his home.

I remember when I was quite young, about 7-years-old. I reached his home and the room that he, with his family, used to pray. I saw him on his knees crying and praying in front of the Holy Cross. After hearing his prayer, I asked myself, “How can such a humble man not be blessed of God?” Over time, the Holy Spirit increasingly used him for his work. He continued to grow spiritually, noticeable through his tears and Spirit-filled prayers. He kept asking the Lord Jesus Christ to, “Use me to save the people of Pakistan. From the beginning, Anwar’s goal was to win more people for the Kingdom of The Heavenly God.

Finally, the Lord Jesus answered the prayers of his servant and started using Anwar for His Glory and preaching the Word of God wherever he could. His ministry was initiated in 1995 from a small colony of city Lahore, a population of over 13 million souls. When the Holy Spirit dwells in you He uses you tremendously for His Glory. The Holy Spirit provided heavenly wisdom to pastor Anwar to preach His Word. His sermons were Spirit powered and quickly grabbed the attention of many Pakistani’s.

The Holy Spirit Began Using Anwar Fazal Worldwide

Not only God use him in his Pakistan, but globally as well. Former American President George W. Bush before his second term election invited him to pray and share The Word Of God. This honor and popularity no one could give him except by the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ. By the grace, mercy, love, and divine supernatural, unlimited favor of Jesus Christ, when Pastor Benny Hinn heard about Pastor Anwar he also invited him to share sermons and pray for people. He raises the poor from the dust; He lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with nobles. (1 Samuel 2:8-10)

In 2001 The Lord Jesus Christ Spoke to pastor Anwar Fazal to establish Eternal Life Ministries (ELM).The Ministry was founded on the Holy Bible verse John 3:16, which states, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Begotten son, that who so ever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” But God wasn’t done! He blessed Anwar with a beautiful and faithful wife, Nida. Together, they started preaching the Word of God and many more souls were saved for the Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ. The few people who started with him in the beginning has now grown to more than 40,000 in is his Church attendance. More than a million people attend his Church globally through electronic media every Sunday and Wednesday. Numerous people have been healed from various diseases and delivered from demonic oppression.

Launching of Isaac Television (IssacTV)

In Anwar’s obedience to the call of God he continues to be blessed with more avenues for spreading the Word. The Lord inspired him to launch the first Christian television channel in the history of Pakistan, named Isaac Television. The channel’s viewership has now expanded worldwide. In 2010, the channel went under a transformation to internet broadcasting, expanding its reach beyond the Middle East and South Asia. This channel is headquartered in Lahore City, Pakistan. Launch Of Eternal Life Television Network (English Network) By the guidance of the Holy Spirit, pastor Anwar Fazal also started Eternal Life Television Network which broadcasts on Galaxy Sat 19, Apstar 7, Amazon Tv, Roku, AppleTv, Fire Stick, and many other platforms. These channels (IssacTV and Eternal Life Television Network or inside Pakistan ) can be watched worldwide and many people are being blessed and being delivered from several diseases and accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior, Amen! Hallelujah! Eternal Life Television is an English-language network that broadcasts to the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Europe, Africa, and several other nations. Millions of people Christians and non-Christians attend his prayer crusades. Pastor Anwar Fazal holds the largest Church in Muslim majority Country Pakistan. The guidance of The Holy Spirit and The Lord Jesus Christ told him to help needy families in Pakistan. He is now helping needy and poor families every Wednesday and Sunday by distributing all the offerings that get collected from the congregation.

Pastor Anwar Fazal is called, Billy Graham of Pakistan.

Bishop Alexander John Malik started calling him, “Billy Graham Of Pakistan,” [1] [2]

He said: the world should know that Pakistan also has a Billy Graham, his name is Pastor Anwar Fazal.” The Lord Jesus is using his servant tremendously all over the world. Many souls are being saved and coming to the family of The Lord Jesus Christ. Amen Hallelujah! By The Grace Of The Lord Jesus Christ Pastor Anwar Fazal holds the largest congregation in Pakistan’s history. Another American news anchor interview of Marilyn Hickey, called Pastor Anwar Fazal, Billy Graham Of Pakistan!

The people of Pakistan are looking forward to God leading Anwar Fazal to win even more souls for the Glory Of Lord Jesus Christ! Amen! Hallelujah!

Sarah Sumbal is a believer and true follower of The Lord Jesus Christ. She has a soft heart towards persecuted Christians as she herself lives in the Muslim majority country, Pakistan. She is a Certified Nutritionist and Dietitian and completed her M.Phil. in Food Sciences & Human Nutrition in 2021. She has written several books related to nutrition and health. By the Grace, Mercy, Love, Unlimited and Supernatural Favor Of The Lord Jesus Christ Sarah is a published author. She is a Chosen daughter of The Heavenly Father and passionate to spread the Gospel and Unconditional True Love Of The Lord Jesus Christ to the nations worldwide

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