Simon went to preach the Gospel in a village filled with Hindu fanatics.  He was knocking door to door with the Good News.  Suddenly more than hundred fanatics appeared and began to beat him with iron rods and sticks.  The mob kicked him and spit on him and put a garland of shoes to dishonor him.

Simon was very thin.  But because of severe beatings, his body swelled up like a balloon. Villagers took Simon to a police station.  As Simon waited for the inspector, he was praying in his heart quietly.  He did not pray for his own release instead he prayed for an opportunity to witness to the inspector and the police brigade.  Finally the inspector arrived.  He listen to the villagers and then he turned to Simon.  He asked, "Do you have anything to defend yourself with?"  Simon was very happy for the opportunity to witness.

The Holy Spirit rose up in Simon.  He challenged the crowd and prophesied to them that God was going to build a church through them in that village.  Today there is a church in that village built by his persecutors.  There are fifty people coming to this church.