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This Week's Prayer Guide April 13 - This week, pray for the needs of churches in Shenzhen. Pray for churches in Shenzhen to be transformed by the gospel of Christ. April 14 - A pastor in Shenzhen says, “Evangelism has become increasingly difficult in these five years, and the pressure and suppression from above are becoming more apparent.” Another pastor agrees: “Our church isn't very large, only a few dozen people. Sending people out to evangelize might not be feasible right now. What we do is go out to share the gospel every last Sunday afternoon of the month. The results haven't been great these past few years.” Pray for the Holy Spirit to bless evangelism efforts even in the midst of pressure and suppression. April 15 - A Shenzhen pastor says, “My recent feeling is that a consumerist mentality is prevalent in the church. The church is like a religious free market, with believers moving between churches, consuming pastors, and some pastors are happy to be consumed.” Pray for God to give believers in Shenzhen deep roots and a broader vision to see their cities transformed in the gospel. April 16 - “The reason ministry is becoming increasingly difficult,” says one Shenzhen pastor, “is the readily available information and the internet on people. Brothers and sisters are receiving very complex information, which greatly affects their spiritual lives. When I first came to faith, brothers and sisters were very pure and eager for the Bible, eager for spiritual materials. Now, it's clear that they don't have as big of an appetite as before.” Pray for believers in Shenzhen to hunger and thirst for Christ. April 17 - A pastor in Shenzhen shares, “It's difficult to cultivate future leaders for the church, such as assistants and small group leaders, and to train successors, especially pastors. Although some are studying, the time hasn't come yet. The rise of new pastors is relatively slow.” Pray that God will raise up faithful shepherds to serve and teach his people. April 18 - Another pastor in Shenzhen shares, “Thanks to God's grace, our church has sent some brothers and sisters to another city for theological studies. So, there is a pursuit of theology. Initially, more than fifteen people went to study, so there is a desire for it.” Praise God for these brothers and sisters pursuing theological education, and pray for them in their studies. April 19 - A pastor in Shenzhen says, “Communication between churches has decreased. Before the pandemic, five years ago, our church had pastors from other churches preach once a month. This stopped after the pandemic.” Pray for more fellowship between churches in Shenzhen.

"Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though some- thing strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when His glory is revealed." ~ 1 Peter 4:12-13 ESV TOGO: Pastors Targeted by Militant Islamists Source: The Voice of the Martyrs USA Pastor Patrice Kokouvi Photo: VOM USA Multiple pastors in northern Togo have encountered persecution from militant Islamic groups crossing over from neighbouring countries. In April 2024, assailants attacked a village where Pastor Gbendja Félidja had been serving. While the pastor and several villagers were able to flee to safety, five people were killed during the violent raid. The Christian leader eventually returned to the village that summer and resumed his ministry activities in the community. On February 7th, however, armed militants invaded the village once again; this time, they forcefully entered Pastor Gbendja's home. During the invasion, the church leader was tragically shot and then stabbed to death, leaving behind seven adult children. Another pastor in the same region continues to minister despite receiving ongoing threats within his community. For the past three years, Pastor Patrice Kokouvi's crops have been repeatedly destroyed by opposing villagers. When asked if he had reported the damages to the police, Pastor Patrice replied, "If I go to the court system, perhaps [the villagers] will never want to know Jesus." Even though he still faithfully serves the community, this pastor is now residing on the outskirts of the village for the safety of his family. Pray for comfort on behalf of Pastor Gbendja's family, friends and church members as they mourn the tragic loss of this beloved Christian leader. Please also remember Pastor Patrice and his family in your prayers as they minister the love of Christ to those in their village, asking that these faithful believers would be divinely protected and strengthened. In general, pray that God would provide greatly needed protection, wisdom and guidance to Christians throughout Togo who are at threat of violent opposition from militant Islamists as well as practitioners of vodun (commonly referred to as voodoo). PAKISTAN: Christian Man Charged for Alleged Facebook Posts Sources: Pakistan Christian Post, Morning Star News A sweeper in Pakistan. On March 17th, Pakistani federal agents took 24-year-old Arsalan Gill into custody on accusations of blasphemy. The charges allege that the Christian believer was responsible for sharing blasphemous content in Facebook groups. His arrest takes place amid a rising number of cases involving entrapment, whereby organized militant groups specifically target members of the country's religious minorities. Arsalan was arrested when he returned home from his job as a sweeper in Mughalpura, Lahore. The young man's family members were able to speak with him briefly the next day. During one of the conversations, Arsalan explained to his brother Suleman that an unknown person had added him to two Facebook groups without his knowledge, and that he had no idea what type of content was shared on those pages. Religious rights advocates believe that the accused follower of Jesus is most likely another victim of organized groups that are deliberately deceiving Christians in order to have them charged with blasphemy. (More information about this concerning trend is available here.) Pastor Imran Amanat with LEAD Ministries Pakistan has issued a warning to the country's Christian youth, advising them to exercise extreme caution when using social media platforms such as Facebook or WhatsApp. "These platforms have become fertile grounds for malicious individuals to exploit unsuspecting victims, particularly young Christians, and trap them in false blasphemy cases," he cautioned. To review other reports addressing the challenges facing Christians in Pakistan, go to our country profile. Please uphold Arsalan in your prayers as he faces these accusations, asking that this detained young man and

Please view the largest number of English and Chinese devotions on the planet allied to prayer requests about China. There are thousands of English devotions also. https://www.tblfaithnews.com/category/tbl-china https://www.tblfaithnews.com/tbl-china-prayer-requests https://www.tblfaithnews.com/ NO ONE EVER GETS PAST ME! I'm a really big stone. I cover the mouths of tombs, no one can move me. There's been a lot of trouble in Jerusalem. Some Jewish fanatic has been crucified today The pharisees hated him. There's a new tomb in this garden, it's owned by one of them. I like this man, he's called Joseph. Hang on, someone's coming. It's Joseph, he's bringing a body. There're women with him and another religious man with him, oh yes I recognise him. It's Nicodemus, isn't he one of them. They say, it's Jesus they are burying. Yes, that's the man. They are laying him in the tomb. And now they are trying to move me, It's taking all their strength. But finally, I'm up against the entrance. No one gets past me. There have all gone now. All is quiet. What's happening? Many soldiers are here? There is much talk, they must seal the stone and guard the tomb. No one gets past me! They say this Jesus is going to rise from the dead.. hahaha. Another day goes by, it's a beautiful day. The first day of a new week. Oh no! An earthquake, suddenly my seal is broken and I'm being rolled away. But there's no one there. How can this happen? Is it the soldiers? No they are too scared. They are running for their lives. A blinding light shines all around me. And I feel someone is sitting on top of me. It can't be: it is: an angel. Someone is stirring in the tomb. I feel the gentle waft of glory as he walks out. He is alive. Here come the women, they see me rolled away. The angel speaks to them. They run off , but in joyful happiness. One lady stays, she's talking to someone. It can't be: it is Jesus. More men come, one very fat and one younger. They are amazed, they go after a while. Next the Pharisees come. They give the soldiers money. Tell the people, the disciples stole him. What are you joking? Remember, nothing ever gets past me. Stones obviously can't talk, but if they could. Maybe they would tell the story of the resurrection like this. Afterall, he was an eye witness! If you have been saved and transformed by Jesus, you are an eye witness, you know for sure that he rose from the dead and lives forever. Praise God, Jesus is alive. Abounding grace! (Albert Simpson, 1843-1919) "Where sin abounded — grace abounded much more!" Romans 5:20 God loves to take the worst of men — and make them into the most magnificent monuments of His redeeming love and grace! He loves to take the victims of Satan's hate and the most fearful examples of his power to destroy — and use them to illustrate His divine mercy. He loves to take the things in our own lives that have been the worst and the most vile — and to transform them so that we shall be the opposites of our former selves. The sweetest spirits — are made from the most stormy and self-willed; the mightiest faith — is created out of the wilderness of doubts and fears; the divinest love — is transformed out of stony hearts of hate and selfishness! The grace of God is equal to the most uncongenial temperaments and to the most unfavorable circumstances. Its glory is to transform a vile sinner into a holy saint, and show to men and angels of ages yet to come, that where sin abounded — grace abounded much more! SERMON AUDIO https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/71624204717929/a?autoplay=1 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/3272503695005/a?autoplay=1 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/331111456445/a?autoplay=1 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/10142420061505/a?autoplay=1 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/11132463582823/a?autoplay=1 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1151612390/a?autoplay=1 JOHN KNOX INSTITUTE https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/westminstershortercatechism

Please view the largest number of English and Chinese devotions on the planet allied to prayer requests about China. There are thousands of English devotions also. https://www.tblfaithnews.com/category/tbl-china https://www.tblfaithnews.com/tbl-china-prayer-requests https://www.tblfaithnews.com/ WHAT HAS HE DONE? Today was an unusual day, I am the middle cross that sits on a hill called Calvary. Let me tell you, what happened to me today. Today was not an ordinary day. I see many men die, every day, men are put to death on me. But this was different. There was a massive crowd, I was carried by a man who was too weak to carry me. They were cursing this man. What had he done? He dropped the cross, someone was called to pick it up. I was dragged up to calvary. I heard the curses of the soldiers. I heard the insults of the pharisees. What were the pharisees doing here? They never come They were taunting this man, they wanted him to come down from the cross. Even the other criminals were insulting this man, what had he done? A sign was placed on the top, this is Jesus King of the Jews. I heard the insults, but I heard things, I had never heard before. This man prayed for the people insulting him, father forgive them. Never had I heard words like this, never had I seen a crucifixion, like this. Women stood by the cross, this man's mother, he had someone take care of her.. what love. But what I heard next shook me to my foundations. MY GOD MY GOD WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME AND IT IS FINISHED. Who was this man? I heard some say, his name was Jesus. Then one of the other criminals was speaking to Jesus, he came to faith. The people were amazed and now the ground is shaking. There is an earthquake, I'm going to fall. Its dark now, for three hours total darkness. But it's midday, what's happening? The soldiers are running, but one stands there and speaks. Surely, this is the son of God. The friends of this man come to take him down. His blood is smeared through my bark. My friends, I am the cross, I saw Jesus' die, his blood runs all down me. I am covered with his blood. My question is this: Are you covered by the blood of Jesus? He is real, he brings life. The answer to the question at the top is this. He has gained salvation through his death on the cross, we can be reconciled to God, but it takes coming to the foot of the cross, in repentance, faith and with a broken and humble spirit. The burden of sin is taken away at Calvary. The Father's justice was satisfied at Calvary, the father's love, mercy and grace were put on full display at Calvary. Calvary is all about Christ. He gave his life for you. The Father will draw you to the cross, the holy spirit will convict you of your sin and the precious blood of Jesus will cleanse you from all your sin. We are not saved by a creed! (J.R. Miller, "Help for the Day") That which makes one a Christian is not . . . the acceptance of Christ's teaching, the uniting with His church, the adoption of His morals, the espousing of His cause — but the receiving of Him as our personal Savior, the entering into a covenant of eternal friendship with Him as our Lord and Master. We are not saved by a creed which gathers up the essence of the truth about Christ's person and work, in a few golden sentences. We must have the Christ Himself, whom the creed holds forth, in His radiant beauty and grace. A good many people think that being a Christian is . . . to pray a few moments morning and evening, to read a daily chapter or two in the Bible, and to attend church on Sundays. These duties are important as means of grace — but they are not vital religion. True religion is living out the principles of Christianity in one's ordinary week-day life. It is getting the Bible and the prayers and the services — into thought and act and character! We must not cut our lives in two and call one part secular, governing it by one set of principles — and regarding the other part as sacred, to be controlled by another set of rules. All of life is to be made religious, in the sense that everything is to be done in such a wa

please pray for my daughter sherry she is 28, she has swelling underneath her left breast, the tubes underneath the skin have some spots aand this is causing them to give her pain, the drs have said to consider surgery, but myself and my wife are praying for complete healing please join us keith and helen parents of sherry please pray as she will get married to her boyfriend peter later this year

Please view the largest number of English and Chinese devotions on the planet allied to prayer requests about China. There are thousands of English devotions also. https://www.tblfaithnews.com/category/tbl-china https://www.tblfaithnews.com/tbl-china-prayer-requests https://www.tblfaithnews.com/ WHAT IS TRUTH John 18:38 King James Version 38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all. My name is Pontius Pilate and I am a decorated soldier who has risen to the giddy heights of Governor of Israel, when I heard, Caesar was going to give me a governorship, I thought it would be a good province, not this terrible place, only Britain is worse!. Since I have arrived here, it's been rebellion after rebellion, these Jews are restless, constantly seeking some kind of Messiah to free them from oppression, its written in their barely comprehensible law and prophets. Already I've had to put down several rebellions, I don't care how much Jewish blood I spill, my loyalty is to ROME and to the Roman empire. Word has got back to the emperor, that I have done this and he wasn't happy, I've been warned, there are no more second chances. It's that time of year again, not only must I deal with millions of Jews coming to give sacrifices to their God, but deal with the Sanhedrin, let by that obnoxious man Caiphas, he really is a pain in the butt, he insists that I must let one prisoner be released as some type of good will gesture. It's Passover time again, I fear trouble, I hear that there is a new teacher in town, he's already upset the priests by overturning their tables in the temple courts, wish I had thought of that, what an absolute racket! Its the night before Passover, we have to let a prisoner go tomorrow, in our custody is Barabbas, a real trouble maker, him and his two mates will be crucified at Passover, life goes on. It's early morning now, sleep is difficult, thoughts swirl through my mind, my wife is having dreams, about what I do not know and to be honest, I don't care. Oh no, banging on the door, its my senior officer, he says that there is trouble brewing, the Sanhedrin have arrested a teacher from galilee, what's he doing down here? They are bringing his here, they want you to authorize his crucifixion, are they crazy? Well, they have arrested him at midnight and he has admitted that he is the son of God. Oh no, not another nutter, what is it about these Jews? Ok, I'll come, but this better not take long. Sir you have to go to them, they wont enter your palace because they would be unclean. Right, you lot, you have disturbed my sleep, what's all this about, ok Caiphas, you speak, shut this rabble up. He says what, let me examine him, bring him to me. So, who are you., your chief priests say you are a king, well are you? To be honest, his answers amazed me, I stood there open mouthed. Sometime ago, my guards sought to arrest him, they came back amazed at what he said. A question I have always wanted to ask is what is truth? After he has said I am the truth, he didn't answer me, let me go back out and tell these jews, I have examined him and find no fault in him, but that is not enough to shut them up. Sir, Herod is in Jerusalem, oh great, he is from Galilee, send him to Herod, let him deal with him, although I hate Herod, Jesus is his problem. Maybe now I get some sleep, no, after half an hour, I am woken from my drowsiness by the words: Herod has sent him back! The rabble is demanding a result, this isn't going to end well. Ok, I am going to scourge Jesus, maybe that will satisfy them, make sure it's painful, but don't kil him. My wife sends me a message, have nothing to do with this just man, doesn't she understand anything? What a state he's in when he comes back from his scourging, what do I do now? I know I'm allowed to release a prisoner at Passover aren't I. So, I gave them a choice: Barabbas or Jesus, what an easy choice. What, they are screaming to release Barabbas, my plan has backfired, the soldiers look at me

Please Pray for these requests, the English ones come first and then the Chinese ones underneath ENGLISH PACIFIC PART 1 PLEASE PRAY FOR COUNTRIES IN THE PACIFIC REGION https://prayercast.com/prayer-topic/tuvalu/ https://prayercast.com/prayer-topic/fiji/ https://prayercast.com/prayer-topic/nauru/ https://prayercast.com/prayer-topic/samoa/ CHINESE https://www.110cities.com/zh/blog/cities/athens/ https://www.110cities.com/zh/blog/cities/jakarta/ https://www.110cities.com/zh/blog/cities/wuhan/ https://www.110cities.com/zh/blog/cities/marrakech/ Please view the largest number of English and Chinese devotions on the planet allied to prayer requests about China. There are thousands of English devotions also. https://www.tblfaithnews.com/category/tbl-china https://www.tblfaithnews.com/tbl-china-prayer-requests https://www.tblfaithnews.com/

Please view the largest number of English and Chinese devotions on the planet allied to prayer requests about China. There are thousands of English devotions also. https://www.tblfaithnews.com/category/tbl-china https://www.tblfaithnews.com/tbl-china-prayer-requests https://www.tblfaithnews.com/ 约翰福音 15:5 我是葡萄树，你们是枝子。常在我里面的，我也常在他里面，这人就多结果子；因为离了我，你们就不能做什么。 我无法拯救自己 唯有借着基督， 借着祂在十字架上的救赎之工， 祂用至高的牺牲救赎了我。 我无法满足我内心最深的渴望 唯有基督，能赐给我活水， 充满我的生命，并从我里面流出， 成为喜乐的江河，超自然的泉源。 我无法饶恕他人 唯有仰望十字架， 仰望那位赦免了我的主， 我才能饶恕那些伤害我的人。 祂赦免了我何等多， 我也当照耶稣的样式去饶恕。 我无法去爱我的仇敌 当我看到他们对我灵魂的伤害， 但我听见救主的声音： “父啊，赦免他们。” 我必须遵行祂的话语。 我无法凭己力去爱与服侍基督 但祂给了我使命， 去将光、生命与爱带入人的心中， 在这黑暗忧伤的世界传扬祂的爱。 我无法凭己力去爱我的妻子 但我知道耶稣何等爱她， 祂呼召我舍己， 像祂爱教会那样去爱她。 我无法凭己力去传扬福音 我的口拙舌笨， 但正如彼得一样， 基督赐我话语， 使我能分享福音，以爱触及人心。 凭着自己的力量，我什么都做不了 但靠着祂的力量， 借着祂的灵， 我凡事都能做！ 腓立比书 4:13 我靠着那加给我力量的，凡事都能做。 离了基督，我什么都做不了！ 所有这些事，我凭自己无法完成， 但靠着祂的力量，充满圣灵， 我能成就这一切！ John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. I can do nothing to save myself It is only through Christ Through his saving work upon the cross He saved me through his supreme sacrifice I can do nothing to satisfy my deepest longing Only Christ, can give me living of waters Filling my life and flowing out of me Supernatural rivers of joy I can do nothing to forgive others It is only by looking at the cross At the One who has forgiven me Can I forgive the people who have caused me hurt So much forgiveness, has been given me I have to forgive as Jesus did I can nothing to love my enemies Seeing the hurt they have done to my soul But I hear my Savior's words Father forgive them, and I must follow his word I can do nothing to love and serve Christ But He gives me a job to do To bring light, life and love into people's lives Sharing His love to a dark and depressed world I can do nothing to love my wife But I know that Jesus loves her so And He calls me to selfless sacrifice and to love her as He has loved the church I can do nothing to share His gospel I am slow in speech and in tongue But like Peter, Christ gives me the speech To share His gospel and to reach out in love In my own strength, I can do nothing But in His strength through his spirit I can do All things Philippians 4:13 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me. Without Christ, I can do nothing All these things, I cannot do in my own strength, but in His strength and being filled with His Holy Spirit, I AM ABLE TO DO ALL THESE THINGS! GUEST DEVOTION My Manna 我的吗哪 "Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis." Colossians 4:12-13. 有你们那里的人，作基督耶稣仆人的以巴弗问你们安。他在祷告之间，常为你们竭力地祈求，愿你们在神一切的旨意上得以完全，信心充足，能站立得稳。他为你们和老底嘉并希拉坡里的弟兄多多地劳苦，这是我可以给他作见证的。 (歌罗西书 4:12-13 和合本) Epraphras is not a name you hear much of. 以巴弗 这个名字 你们不是听到很多此。 He was a member of the church in Colosse, and obviously a dear saint in the Lord. 他是歌罗西教会的一员，显然是主亲爱的圣徒。 We know that he suffered imprisonment with Paul at one time. But the thing that really impresses me about this saint is what Paul wrote about him– - he always wrestled in prayer! 我们知道他曾和保罗一同被囚禁。 但是对于这位圣人，真正让我印象深刻的是保罗对他的描述 -他总是在祈祷时摔跤! The intercessory work of the saint through prayer is the work behind the scenes- - the silent ministry that the world knows little of, - yet more powerful than any weapon on earth unleashing power from above that makes demons tremble! 圣徒进行祷告的代祷工作是在幕后 ——这个世界所知甚少的静默神职， -但比地球上任何武器更强大的权能是从上面的释放的，能使恶魔颤抖! This was a man with whom Paul must have been accustomed to praying- - and clearly the apostle knew of his zeal from personal experience. 这人是保罗常常同他祷告的 ——使徒从个人的经历中清楚地知道他的热心。 But notice what Epaphras prayed for- - that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God! 但请留意以巴弗为着什么去祷告 ——使你们在神一切的旨意上，得以完全站立得住。 That's my prayer for each one of our readers! 这是我为每一位读者的祷告! In this day and age- - when you can feel the winds of spiritual

Before 1979, the city of Shenzhen was a small village on the border of Hong Kong. But then, during China’s era of reform and opening it, Shenzhen was declared China’s first special economic zone. Over the years, foreign investment and migrants both flooded to the city, and it developed at breakneck speed. Today, it is one of the most thriving financial metropolises in the world. Boasting a population of 18 million, it is the home of tech giants and Fortune 500 companies. In the midst of this sprawling city of skyscrapers, there are also house churches. These churches are often small, working to reach the many people living in this huge city around them. This April, will you join us in praying for the church in Shenzhen? This Week's Prayer Guide March 30 - This April, we are praying for the southern city of Shenzhen. Pray for the gospel to go deeper and wider among the churches and people of Shenzhen. March 31 - In 1979, Shenzhen was declared China’s first special economic zone, and over the last 50 years has grown from a small seaside village to one of the world’s major metropolises. As the city continues to grow, pray for the seeds of the gospel to also take root and grow. April 1 - Shenzhen is known as the “Silicon Valley” of China. It is home to many tech giants and Fortune 500 companies, and boasts one of the top-10 local economies in the world. Pray that these resources will be used for the benefit of all people, and that believers who work in these industries will be examples of Christ in the way they approach their work. April 2 - Like many wealthy, urban areas, one pastor notes that there is a high emphasis on making money in Shenzhen. “Getting money is the heartbeat of many in Shenzhen,” he says. Pray for the Lord to overcome this idol of greed, that people would see the emptiness of living for money and put their hope in Christ. April 3 - A city of 18 million people with a high population density, Shenzhen is very diverse. “There is a large foreign population,” says one pastor, “a large number of young people (the average age is 32.5), and many people from different provinces around China. Many have not heard the gospel, read the Bible, or attended a Christian meeting. It is a great harvest field for the gospel.” Pray for this harvest, and for more workers to be sent out into this harvest. April 4 - There is a lot of inter-city mobility in Shenzhen, as well as inter-church mobility. People move often. One pastor shares that his church experiences a 50% turnover rate every three years. Pray for believers who are willing to plant roots long-term and help transform the city around them, and pray for churches to shepherd people well during the often limited time they have with them. April 5 - An international city, there is a great deal of religious diversity in Shenzhen. Pray for believers to be wise and winsome as they minister to many different people with so many different beliefs in the city.

Please view the largest number of English and Chinese devotions on the planet allied to prayer requests about China. There are thousands of English devotions also. https://www.tblfaithnews.com/category/tbl-china https://www.tblfaithnews.com/tbl-china-prayer-requests https://www.tblfaithnews.com/ Jilin province This province is located in the north of China, it is one of the provinces of the once all-powerful Manchurian empire. It has around 2 million Christians, mainly Korean, but many Han Chinese. The largest city is Changchun with around 3 million people, but this city and others do not have a large number of believers. The province is strategic for North Korea, in prayer and witness. Please pray that the church would be ready if this country falls. Please pray that the gospel would go forth in power, their are many cults operating in this province. Jiangxi province A province of around 44 million , with a Christian population of 5%. The party still holds great sway in this province, as this is where the long march started, but there has been much growth in the church, but large areas and people groups, remain unreached. Many believers are farmers and live in poverty and are untrained. They are liable to fall into false teaching, so there needs to be sound biblical teaching in this province. There is great need in this province, please pray that the Lord, would send pastors and church workers to train up church members in sound theology and practice. PRAYER FOCUS https://www.110cities.com/blog/cities/london/ https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18576/CH https://peoplegroups.org/explore/GroupDetails.aspx?peid=637#topmenu https://www.110cities.com/blog/cities/riyadh/ https://www.110cities.com/blog/cities/kermanshah/ https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11126/IR JOHN KNOX INSTITUTE https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/newtestamentbible

"Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred. It is a power that breaks the chains of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness." ~ Corrie ten Boom INDIA: Call for Death Penalty for Coercive Religious Conversions Sources: International Christian Concern, The Hindu, Catholic News Agency, Mission Network News Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. Photo: India Prime Minister's Office (GODL-India) The Chief Minister for the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has publicly announced plans to impose the death penalty on those convicted of forced or fraudulent religious conversions. In a public meeting for International Women's Day on March 8th, Mohan Yadav equated such conversions with child molestation, stating that both crimes warrant the imposition of capital punishment. Later that evening, the state government released a statement affirming the announcement made by Mohan. The state's Religious Freedom Act, which came into effect in 2021, is intended to protect people from being forcefully or fraudulently converted from one religion to another. Similar anti-conversion laws are also presently being enforced within ten other states throughout India. Unfortunately, such laws have been widely abused. Militant groups have stirred up violent mob attacks against Christians, falsely claiming that the believers were involved in bribery and other ways of tricking people into converting. For more information, including reports concerning the numerous incidents of persecution that have taken place against those allegedly accused of coercive conversions, see our country profile. Pray that this intended change to Madhya Pradesh's legislation will not be instituted, and that followers of Jesus will no longer be falsely accused under India's anti-conversion laws. Ask the Lord to intervene on behalf of believers who are currently facing legal challenges due to false allegations, praying that they will be cleared of all charges. May the country's governing leaders come to respect the constitutional rights of all India's citizens, which includes permitting religious freedom to adherents of Christianity. Despite the threat of opposition and false charges, may our Christian brothers and sisters throughout this South Asian nation receive guidance, courage and strength as they endeavour to continue living in ways that please the Lord. PAKISTAN: Brutal Attack on Christian Worker Sources: CLAAS-UK, Aid to the Church in Need, UCA News, Morning Star News Waqas Masih. Photo: HARDS Pakistan via Morning Star News A 22-year-old Christian man was brutally attacked by his supervisor at a paper mill in Sharaqpur, Punjab, when he refused to renounce his faith in Christ. Having sustained severe injuries to his throat on March 21st, Waqas Masih was hospitalized in Lahore where his condition has been reported as critical but stable. According to the young man's father, Waqas encountered pressure to convert to Islam for over a month. Throughout this time, he repeatedly refused to give up his Christian faith and continued to quietly perform his work duties. "Muslims often invite Christians to [convert to] Islam, and we simply don't respond," stated Waqas' mother, Bushra Bibi. On the day of the attack, a supervisor named Zohaib Iftikhar called Waqas into a room at the mill. While there, he demanded to know why the Christian believer refused to accept Islam. When Waqas stood firmly for his beliefs, Zohaib pulled out a utility knife and slashed the young man's neck before fleeing the scene. After collapsing, Waqas was rushed to a local hospital and then transferred to Lahore for surgery. When the attacked believer later regained consciousness, he was able to write a statement explaining that he had been falsely accused of desecrating an Islamic textbook by touching it with "unclean" hands (a term often used in Pakistan to reference those belonging to other religious groups). Following the violent incident, the manager of the factory filed a police report, and Zohaib has since been arrested. The factory owner denies tha

Please view the largest number of English and Chinese devotions on the planet allied to prayer requests about China. There are thousands of English devotions also. https://www.tblfaithnews.com/category/tbl-china https://www.tblfaithnews.com/tbl-china-prayer-requests https://www.tblfaithnews.com/ This is a poem written in response to a song by City alight, please listen to the song below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRf25AoMxvY He is and will be Malachi 3:6 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Faithful, Gracious and Merciful Is our God who never changes He and he alone is the one I trust All my hope is based on him And what he has promised in his precious word If he says something in his word He is faithful to do it His promises are backed up by his very nature The only true God Who keeps covenant for generations The true God who cannot lie His promises are backed up by the testimonies of thousands of believers From Abraham to the present day Gods promises and are steadfast and immoveable He does not change, his mercy, love, and grace stand secure. Day to day, year to year, they remain constant. Based on the solid rock of his word For me, they are life transforming I know like Job that my redeemer lives And that he can be trusted Despite my doubt and despite my wandering heart My redeemer gives me what I don't deserve That's why, he is worthy of all glory, praise and honor. Because I know that he has been faithful true and gracious, through my life and will be till he calls me home. Then I will sing with millions of saints Worthy he has been and worthy now is the lamb to receive glory honor and worship for evermore He is my redeemer He is my sustainer He is my Saviour and sin bearer He is my deepest desire Jesus is worth it, because he is worthy GUEST DEVOTION The personal attractions of Jesus! (Octavius Winslow) "Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved - and this is my Friend!" Song of Songs 5:16 The personal attractions of Jesus are all inviting and irresistible! His love wins us. His glory charms us. His beauty attracts us. His sympathy soothes us. His gentleness subdues us. His faithfulness inspires us. He is the altogether lovely One! Jesus is all that is tender in love. Jesus is all that is wise in counsel. Jesus is all that is patient and kind. Jesus is all that is faithful in friendship. Jesus is all that is soothing and healing. The heart of Jesus is ever loving towards His children. The disposition of Jesus is ever kind towards His children. The nature of Jesus is ever sympathizing towards His children. Jesus is your Brother, your Friend, your Redeemer. As your Brother - He knows the need of His brethren in adversity. As your Friend - He shows Himself friendly. As your Redeemer - He has redeemed your soul from sin and Hell. Jesus has ascended up on high to take possession of Heaven on your behalf, and to prepare a place for you! Upon His heart, He wears your name as a precious pearl in the priestly breastplate. "He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them." There is . . . not a moment of your time, nor an event of your life, nor a circumstance of your daily history, nor a mental or spiritual emotion of yours - in which you are not borne upon the love, and remembered in the ceaseless intercession of Christ. "Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved - and this is my Friend!" Song of Songs 5:16 SERMON AUDIO https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/32425184633031/a?autoplay=1 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/3252503518091/a?autoplay=1 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/32325160124987/a?autoplay=1 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/32525159121103/a?autoplay=1 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/32525229565840/a?autoplay=1

Please view the largest number of English and Chinese devotions on the planet allied to prayer requests about China. There are thousands of English devotions also. https://www.tblfaithnews.com/category/tbl-china https://www.tblfaithnews.com/tbl-china-prayer-requests https://www.tblfaithnews.com/ ACTS 4 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. NO OTHER SALVATION The in word of today is tolerance... we are to tolerate other faiths; they have as much right to be heard as Christianity does. After all they have something relevant to say to the world. Well, wrong, they have no right to say anything to the world because they can provide no answer to the world's main problem and that is sin. If Peter and John were alive today, their words would not have gone down well with the establishment, not that they went down well in first century Palestine. They told it, as it was and we must tell it the same way. So often Christianity is viewed as intolerant, well the reason is because it has the answer to man's problem. Look at the end of the verse, we must be saved, there is an imperative there, there is urgency It's almost as Peter and John were saying, this is so urgent, we have to do it, please let us go, so that we can get on with our work of sharing the gospel. When people say to you that Christianity is an intolerant faith and doesn't regard any other faiths, say to them that Jesus himself said that He was the Way, The truth and The life, and no man could ever to the Father but by him. You can't get there through works, or by Mohammed or by praying to Mary, There is salvation in no one else and you must be saved by him to obtain eternal salvation. The only name that saves from Sin and death and allows us access into the Father's presence is Jesus. God bless you Keith 凯斯 MICAH 7 18 Who is a God like unto Thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He retaineth not His anger for ever, because He delighteth in mercy. 19 He will turn again; He will have compassion upon us; He will subdue our iniquities; and Thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. THERE IS NO ONE LIKE OUR GOD! What a finish to this glorious Book - just absolutely wonderful! The answer I know I can give and I hope you can too is: ： THERE IS NO GOD LIKE OUR GOD! Why? Because He is the only one who can pardon sin. Because Jesus has dealt with and has broken sin's authority over us; its hold has been smashed in pieces and the curtain has been torn - allowing us to enter the holy place of God's Presence through the Blood of the Lamb... AMEN. The Jews in this book of Micah had been told so much of what was wrong with them. Corruption and idol worship were rampant throughout the land, and yet God gave this amazing promise to His people. We need to proclaim the main difference between the one true God and the many false gods around today and it is summed up in these verses. Our God can deal with sin. He can pardon our sin if we come to Him in repentance. These idols which people bow down to, of wood and stone, are objects. They cannot save from sin; they cannot pardon sin; they cannot have mercy and compassion on the sinner. I wonder if your land is full of sin and idol worship? Well, this is the promise God holds out to you: that your land, your community, can be saved because God is the One who pardons sin. Neither Buddha nor Mohammed can pardon sin and deal in mercy. They do nothing for man. They were just men. There is only One True God… He says in Exodus 3:14...’I AM THAT I AM.’ OUR GOD IS LIKE NO OTHER… AMEN! Let's tell the world!!! God bless you Keith SERMON AUDIO ENGLISH https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/424212111346511 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/39251642164699

Please view the largest number of English and Chinese devotions on the planet allied to prayer requests about China. There are thousands of English devotions also. https://www.tblfaithnews.com/category/tbl-china https://www.tblfaithnews.com/tbl-china-prayer-requests https://www.tblfaithnews.com/ JOHN KNOX INSTITUTE https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/biblicaltheology https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/familyworship PRAY FOR https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15121/ID https://www.110cities.com/blog/cities/addis-ababa/ JOHN 17 15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. LIVING LIGHTS Jesus is our great intercessor, he sits at the right hand of the Father, praying for us day and night. He knows our every and deepest needs and prays for them.. isn't that amazing and wonderful? Here he prays for the believers who will come after the apostles.. that's you and me folks Some of us, me included at times want to go and live on a desert island or as a hermit, but we can't, we have to live in the real world, we have to go to work, we have to interact with the majority of people, who don't love the Saviour like we do and we have to live in a world that is filled with evil. Jesus doesn't pray that we would be taken out of the world, but that we would live in the world and shine as living lights. My friends, we are the lights who light up this dark world, we have the bright light of Jesus living inside of us. Jesus says in the sermon on the mount, these words in Matthew Chapter 5 14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a peck measure, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your [z]moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and [aa]recognizeand honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven. We are to let Christ live in us through the Holy Spirit, so that people can see it. To do this, we must allow Jesus to be Lord of our lives, we need to be connected to the vine of Jesus, as we are the branches John 15. We must let God's word dwell in us richly Colossians 3:16 and we must pray always 1 Thess 5:18-20 Let us shine our lights brightly, so we can light up this world and expose all the badness and evil in it, instead of being overcome by it Ephesians 5:8-13 God bless you Keith John 7 37 Now on the last and most important day of the feast, Jesus stood and called out [in a loud voice], “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink! 38 He who believes in Me[who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Me], as the Scripture has said, ‘From his innermost being will flow continually rivers of living water.’”39 But He was speaking of the [Holy] Spirit, whom those who believed in Him [as Saviour] were to receive afterward. The Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified (raised to honour) Amplified Bible. JESUS THE THIRST QUENCHER What an offer by Jesus. People are so thirsty, Amen. It was the last day of the feast and Jesus stands up and says this amazing statement of truth. People are desperate in today's society, they are thirsting for meaning, and Jesus provides the water they so desperately need Not only does He quench people's thirst, but when He does, the person whose thirst is quenched, goes on the pour out this living water to everyone he/she meets. The holy spirit is the indwelling power that is in the Christian, and this power flows out of them and affects everyone they come into contact with. I have four questions Have you accepted the offer of Jesus ? Have you come to Jesus and drunk of the water of life ? If you have, is living water flowing out of you ? Today have you given someone a taste of that living water by your words or your life ? You will reap bountifully if you have. God bless you Keith

Editor’s note: This March, we are praying for the southern China city of Guilin. Three Guilin house church pastors told us about their city, and how it has changed (and stayed the same) in recent years. They say that area churches seem to be growing slowly, but overall, there are not many believers in Guilin. Their city is built around tourism, so Covid had a big impact on Guilin’s economy, and now many people are focusing on making as much money as possible, trying to make up for the time they lost during the pandemic. Not Many Believers China Partnership: How has your city changed in the last five years? What changes have occurred in your church? Pang: Twenty years ago there was a big urban renovation project, but Guilin hasn’t changed much since then. It does like there has been some gospel growth, but there still aren’t very many believers. Guilin doesn’t have any mega-churches. There are some house churches, and some cults. I’ve come across several small churches that are very liberal and casual, not very Reformed. We’ve seen the lives of some brothers and sisters transform. Some who weren’t very enthusiastic about the gospel or their faith before are more active now, and their lives have changed. Because my church has only been planted for a little more than two years, not much has changed for us. Gospel Growth in an Economic Downturn Deng: My impression is also that Guilin hasn’t changed much in the last five years. Of course, the city’s appearance has changed: some roads are wider, a few bridges have been built, roads have been expanded, there are more parks, and transportation is more convenient. I’ve seen more and more commercial housing, and more people moving in from the north. The pandemic had a big impact: it caused economic decline, falling house prices, unemployment, and lower incomes. As for changes to gospel work, I’ve seen many small churches pop up, but not very many Reformed churches. But, I’ve also seen God working though the church planting efforts of Pastor Yang’s church and other, sister churches. Reformed churches are gradually appearing. As for our church, about three years ago we were sent out to plant a new church. In this time, we’ve seen the Holy Spirit continuously working. We’ve grown in the number of members, regular attendees, and seekers. So that’s one change – the expansion of the gospel. Another change is our meeting place. At first, we met in a small apartment complex. Later we moved to a new and bigger location, but now that space is getting crowded, so we’re looking for a new place to meet. The tourist industry was hit hard. Since Guilin’s economy relies so much on tourism, Covid had a big impact on the city’s economy and daily life… Now, people want to make up for the three years they lost, so there’s a frenzy around making money. We’ve seen the lives of some brothers and sisters transform. Some who weren’t very enthusiastic about the gospel or their faith before are more active now, and their lives have changed. Relationships among brothers and sisters have become closer, and some sisters are very active in evangelism. Last year, our church had its first case of church discipline, and we excommunicated an unrepentant member. In the past two years, God has also brought some university students to our church as seekers, so we’ve started a new college ministry. NEVER MISS A STORY Sign up to receive our weekly email with our original articles. First Name Last Name Email SEND Rebuilding Post-Pandemic Pastor Yu: The pandemic really impacted Guilin. The tourist industry was hit hard. Since Guilin’s economy relies so much on tourism, Covid had a big impact on the city’s economy and daily life. About half of Guilin’s population works in tourism-related industries, so they were all greatly affected. Now, people want to make up for the three years they lost, so there’s a frenzy around making money. Because of Covid and national policies, fewer foreigners have been coming to Guilin these past few years. Because of these policies, the pandemic, and other things, basically all the foreign mis

Please view the largest number of English and Chinese devotions on the planet allied to prayer requests about China. There are thousands of English devotions also. https://www.tblfaithnews.com/category/tbl-china https://www.tblfaithnews.com/tbl-china-prayer-requests https://www.tblfaithnews.com/ JOHN KNOX INSTITUTE https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/westminstershortercatechism https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/communion PRAY FOR https://www.110cities.com/blog/cities/london/ https://www.110cities.com/global-day-of-prayer-for-the-muslim-world/ CAN YOU SAY YOUR ABC'S? ROMANS 10 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. ” 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? One of the first things, we learn to do in life, is to speak and one of the first ways we learn to speak is to learn our alphabet. We are taught when we come to faith that we are to Admit, Believe and Confess as shown in the passage above. Let us dig down on these thoughts: What are meant to admit: That God is. Hebrews 11 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. We need to realize who God is, we must believe that he exists, an atheist has to come to the realization that there is a God. Not only must we be made aware that he is real, but that he is both just and loving at the same time. As the verse says, we need to be aware that if we diligently seek him, he will be found. We must acknowledge that God is just and is justified in his righteous anger against sin and against the sinner. Romans 3 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. God is not being unfair, he is being just towards sin, we are rebels against God in our hearts and actions, he would be totally justified in sending me straight to hell, I deserve it, but he acted in mercy towards me. Psalm 103 We Must admit that we are sinful and have strayed from God Isaiah 53:6 The example of the publican in Luke 18, he realized that he was a sinner, not deserving God's forgiveness. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalted himself shall be abased; and he that humblest himself shall be exalted. Only when the holy spirit enlightens your heart, so that can truly see yourself as a wretched dirty sinner, can you start to come to faith. We need to admit that we cannot save ourselves and only Christ can save us The thief on the cross saw this, he had no option but to admit this, like all those who come to this point, such as the publican, such as Zaccheus. We need to realize, we have no hope, only in Christ do we have hope. Ephesians 2：1-8 Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. So we admit all these things, this brings us t

"Not all of us are called to die a martyr's death, but all of us are called to have the same spirit of self-sacrifice and love to the very end as these martyrs had." ~ Rev. Richard Wurmbrand IRAN: Three Christians Facing Lengthy Prison Sentences Source: Article18 Left to right: Abbas Soori, Narges Nasri, and Mehran Shamloui. Photos: Article 18 Three Christian converts, including a woman who is pregnant with her first child, have been sentenced to lengthy prison sentences on charges relating to their religious beliefs and worship meetings. The Iranian believers were sentenced by Judge Iman Afshari at a Revolutionary Court on March 8th. Narges Nasri is 37 years old and halfway through her first pregnancy. She received the stiffest sentence among those of the three accused Christians: ten years for "propaganda activities contrary to Islamic law," five years for membership in an "opposition group," and an additional year for "propaganda against the state." The charges allegedly stem from a social media post that Narges had made. Abbas Soori likewise received a sentence of ten years for "propaganda activities contrary to Islamic law" and an additional five years for membership in an "opposition group." Abbas had been previously accused of distributing propaganda in 2022. As a result of these former charges, rather than being sentenced to prison, the believer received ten years of "deprivation of social rights," which carries numerous restrictions relating to areas such as employment, health care and education. (For more information on this previous incident, go to this report.) The third Christian sentenced on March 8th was Mehran Shamloui who received a term of eight years for spreading propaganda and 30 months for membership in an "opposition group." All three followers of Jesus were arrested during concurrent raids on their homes in Tehran on November 3rd. At least ten other Christians were arrested on the same day through coordinated raids across the country. For additional reports on the persecution experienced by our Christian brothers and sisters in Iran, go to our country profile. Remember these three believers in your prayers, along with the many other Iranian Christians who are presently being detained because of their faith in Christ, asking that all charges against them will be dropped. Pray that our imprisoned Christian brothers and sisters in Iran would rest in the assurance that Christ's presence is abiding with them. As a result, may they experience His sustaining peace, comfort and encouragement. Prayerfully ask God to also provide greatly needed comfort to these detained believers' families, friends and fellow church members. INDIA: Large Mob Attack at Pastors' Gathering Sources: VOM Australia, VOM Contacts Pastors and church leaders in India. Photo: VOMC On February 19th, a group of pastors had gathered in Kusumba Village, a town located in the Jalgaon District of Maharashtra, India. As the meeting was taking place, a mob of approximately 400 Hindu nationalists suddenly attacked, brutally assaulting many of the pastors. As a result of the violence, two of the church leaders were left in critical condition. In addition to the physical assaults, the Hindu militants destroyed various furniture items belonging to the Christians, along with six motorcycles. Shortly thereafter, police arrived at the scene and managed to bring the situation under control. Despite having committed the violence, the attackers were all allowed to leave, while 28 pastors were detained for questioning before being released that evening. According to local reports, the violent incident has deeply affected all of the Christians in the community. In India, mob attacks against Christians are common, particularly by those determined to make the country a Hindu nation. For more details on the violent opposition inflicted against followers of Jesus in this South Asian country, go to our country report. Pray for the complete physical and emotional healing of all those who were injured in this most recently occurring assault. May the Lord also

This is a very special devotion it comes from a dear Christian couple inside China. The youngest daughter is a vibrant and spirit filled Christian, who I am privileged to teach. This devotion brought me to tears when I read it, it comes in Chinese first and then English. Please share this testimony for the glory of God. Names have been changed to protect identity https://www.tblfaithnews.com/category/tbl-china https://www.tblfaithnews.com/tbl-china-prayer-requests 我的丈夫是如何信主的 我是八零后，丈夫Peter比我大一岁，是我高中同学。但他高中没毕业就去当兵了。 我大学毕业，他退伍，我们开始在一起，在南方打工，后来结婚生下大女儿Molly，回到了北方。 Molly三岁之前我们都是无神论者。 Molly三岁那年还没上幼儿园。冬天，北方很冷，家里也没暖气，楼上信主的阿姨告诉我们，小区门口有个托儿所，不收费的，可以带孩子去玩。 就跟Molly的其他几个小伙伴一起去了。真的是不收费，还管饭！门口贴着以马内利。 Molly每天回来都很开心。一个月后老师约我们去坐坐。问我们有没有信仰，我说我没有。她说：如果没有的话，可以周日去附近的教会听听了解了解。 然后有天，我就走进了教会，一年多后，2013年，我三十岁的时候受洗。 刚信主的时候，也邀请Peter带着Molly一起去教会。我经常唱着赞美诗，不自觉的流下眼泪。Peter跟Molly说：妈妈神经了，唱歌也哭。信主的人都是神经病。 那时候我们结婚五六年，三口之家还很弱小，需要我的父母、Peter的父母帮助。三个家庭的矛盾和摩擦就如电视剧中的一样接连不断。 我是个很骄傲的人，从相识开始，Peter就对我百依百顺。 后来在各种家庭矛盾中，发现他不再对自己百依百顺的时候，伤心、难过、失望，甚至离家出走，准备离婚…… 直到有天我听到牧者说：“妻子要顺服丈夫…”这句经文我曾看过许多遍，但是神那天打开了我的耳朵，告诉我：“你先顺服他”。 于是，下次起争执的时候，我就想起这句话，管住自己的舌头。 为什么是管住舌头？因为我心里还是不服他的。 记得有一年他发了年终奖，我说我们奉献给教会一万块钱吧？他拒绝了。我就没再说话。但心里还是伤心、难过、失望。 家里的钱由我保管，但神对我说过：先顺服他。 2015年，我们有了小女儿Yiyi。那几年Peter跟别人合伙做生意，生活开始改善，换了有暖气的大房子。 然后疫情来了。 合作商和供货商先后出了问题。生意开始由盈转亏。 2022年冬天，他有天跟我说：活着没意思，想自杀。 虽然后来他安慰我说是玩笑话，但是他从来没跟我开过这种玩笑，也没人会随便开这种玩笑的，对吧？ 在家不能出门的日子里，他开始思考人为什么活着。 他不是个爱读书的人，上学时候也不爱学习，很早就去当了兵。家里他买过的唯一的书是《金庸全集》，占了整整一排书柜。 但是他开始读《史记》。 他说，读了一部分，感觉好绝望，历史不过是不断的重复、重演。 他又买了崔永元的书《我的抗战》，他说原来还有很多我们不知道的历史。 那年冬天，有天我开车带着他，顺手打开音频版《荒漠甘泉》边开车边听。他忽然特别感动，几乎要哭，说：“信主真好啊！”。 我记不起来是哪一篇了。但是他说的这句话，我至今还记得。 从那天起，他的生命开始发生变化。 他开始读《圣经》，在网上找到了王怡、洪予健等牧者的视频，因为我们换了房子，我也脱离了原来受洗的三自教会。一直没有重新委身教会。 他只能靠网络听道。每天记录。写了好几本灵修笔记。 我也在网上参加英文口语圣经故事查经课。每次学到的圣经故事，都跟Peter分享，把老师提的问题，提给Peter思考和回答。英文课老师鼓励大家讨论，说自己没有标准答案。同样，我也没有标准答案给Peter，我们一起常常讨论到深夜。 与此同时，7岁的小女儿Yiyi开始学习CEF儿童事工组织的在线儿童英文圣经查经课。Yiyi开始认识神。开始问我对于圣经的问题。 大女儿Molly此时上初中，不断从她那里听到同学里有抑郁、自残、自杀的消息。我们逐渐认识到带孩子认识神的重要性。 我提议让Peter组织和主持家庭查经分享课。他很愿意，每周都提前准备好了讲义。刚开始他讲的很多内容不太准确，但没有原则性错误。我极少纠正。后来他的很多独到的见解和思考，让我也很受启发。 Yiyi很积极地参与，提问、分享。Molly却总是沉默。我们想她应该是学习压力太大了吧！ 2024年秋天，在主内家人的帮助下，我们找到了一个有儿童主日学的家庭教会，听了两个月。Peter在跟牧者长谈几次后，我们决定委身这间教会。 圣诞节前，Peter和Yiyi一起受洗。 Molly也考上了省重点高中。只是跟我们在一起的时间越来越少，话越来越少。眼睛里也没有了光。周日说瞌睡，不愿去教会。 有次我们周日在家一起查经分享的时候，Molly忽然问我们：圣经里说神创造天地，书上说我们是进化来的。怎么解释？ 今年Molly同意不再去学校上学。我们也在请主内家人帮忙联系主内高中学校。一次网络面试时，老师问她：“你信这世上有一位独一的真神吗？”她说嗯。 想起Peter两年前那句：“信主真好啊！”，这一刻的“嗯”，也让我很感动。 上周，教会的牧者请我们去家里吃饭，Molly吃完饭不愿意跟我们一起聊天，自己去阳台上晒太阳。Peter说：“Molly现在这样，我有很大责任。小时候妈妈去教会，我跟Molly说信主的人是神经病。现在我也信主了，Molly可能觉得我背叛了她，不再跟她一伙儿了”。 前两天，我在网上买中英双语圣经，问Molly要不要，她摇摇头。我说你没有圣经，到时候去学校有圣经课怎么办？她说好吧。现在她有了自己的第一本中英双语圣经。 Peter一个月前，报名了为期两年的道硕课程，一边读神学，一边工作。他在学院申请表中“为什么信主”一栏中写了很多，其中写道：“我的妻子信主，我在她身上看到了生命的改变。” 他开玩笑说，高中没毕业的他，在主里面的学历要超过我了！ 但这很好。我现在，从心里愿意顺服这样的丈夫。 你们做妻子的，要顺服自己的丈夫。这样，若有不信从道理的丈夫，他们虽然不听道，也可以因妻子的品行被感化过来， 这正是因看见你们有贞洁的品行和敬畏的心。（彼得前书 3：1-2） Grace 主后2025年3月3日 How My Husband Came to Faith I was born in the 1980s, and my husband, Peter, is one year older than me. We were high school classmates, but he dropped out before graduation to join the army. After I graduated from university and he was discharged from the military, we got together, moved to South China for work, and later got married. We had our eldest daughter, Molly, and eventually returned to North China. Before Molly was three, we were both atheists. That winter, it was freezing in North China, and we had no heating at home. A Christian lady who lived upstairs told us about a daycare near our area that was free of charge and welcomed children to play. So, Molly joined her little friends and started going there. It really was free, and they even provided meals! At the entrance, there was a sign that said, “Emmanuel.” Molly came home happy every day. After about a month, the teachers invited us for a talk. They asked if we had any religious beliefs. I said no. They then said, “If you don’t, you might consider visiting a nearby church on Sundays to learn more.” One day, I decided to walk into the church in our area. A year later, in 2013, when I was thirty, I was baptized. The Early Struggles When I first came to faith, I inv

This is a very special devotion it comes from a dear Christian couple inside China. The youngest daughter is a vibrant and spirit filled Christian, who I am privileged to teach. This devotion brought me to tears when I read it, it comes in Chinese first and then English. Please share this testimony for the glory of God. Names have been changed to protect identity https://www.tblfaithnews.com/category/tbl-china https://www.tblfaithnews.com/tbl-china-prayer-requests 我的丈夫是如何信主的 我是八零后，丈夫Peter比我大一岁，是我高中同学。但他高中没毕业就去当兵了。 我大学毕业，他退伍，我们开始在一起，在南方打工，后来结婚生下大女儿Molly，回到了北方。 Molly三岁之前我们都是无神论者。 Molly三岁那年还没上幼儿园。冬天，北方很冷，家里也没暖气，楼上信主的阿姨告诉我们，小区门口有个托儿所，不收费的，可以带孩子去玩。 就跟Molly的其他几个小伙伴一起去了。真的是不收费，还管饭！门口贴着以马内利。 Molly每天回来都很开心。一个月后老师约我们去坐坐。问我们有没有信仰，我说我没有。她说：如果没有的话，可以周日去附近的教会听听了解了解。 然后有天，我就走进了教会，一年多后，2013年，我三十岁的时候受洗。 刚信主的时候，也邀请Peter带着Molly一起去教会。我经常唱着赞美诗，不自觉的流下眼泪。Peter跟Molly说：妈妈神经了，唱歌也哭。信主的人都是神经病。 那时候我们结婚五六年，三口之家还很弱小，需要我的父母、Peter的父母帮助。三个家庭的矛盾和摩擦就如电视剧中的一样接连不断。 我是个很骄傲的人，从相识开始，Peter就对我百依百顺。 后来在各种家庭矛盾中，发现他不再对自己百依百顺的时候，伤心、难过、失望，甚至离家出走，准备离婚…… 直到有天我听到牧者说：“妻子要顺服丈夫…”这句经文我曾看过许多遍，但是神那天打开了我的耳朵，告诉我：“你先顺服他”。 于是，下次起争执的时候，我就想起这句话，管住自己的舌头。 为什么是管住舌头？因为我心里还是不服他的。 记得有一年他发了年终奖，我说我们奉献给教会一万块钱吧？他拒绝了。我就没再说话。但心里还是伤心、难过、失望。 家里的钱由我保管，但神对我说过：先顺服他。 2015年，我们有了小女儿Yiyi。那几年Peter跟别人合伙做生意，生活开始改善，换了有暖气的大房子。 然后疫情来了。 合作商和供货商先后出了问题。生意开始由盈转亏。 2022年冬天，他有天跟我说：活着没意思，想自杀。 虽然后来他安慰我说是玩笑话，但是他从来没跟我开过这种玩笑，也没人会随便开这种玩笑的，对吧？ 在家不能出门的日子里，他开始思考人为什么活着。 他不是个爱读书的人，上学时候也不爱学习，很早就去当了兵。家里他买过的唯一的书是《金庸全集》，占了整整一排书柜。 但是他开始读《史记》。 他说，读了一部分，感觉好绝望，历史不过是不断的重复、重演。 他又买了崔永元的书《我的抗战》，他说原来还有很多我们不知道的历史。 那年冬天，有天我开车带着他，顺手打开音频版《荒漠甘泉》边开车边听。他忽然特别感动，几乎要哭，说：“信主真好啊！”。 我记不起来是哪一篇了。但是他说的这句话，我至今还记得。 从那天起，他的生命开始发生变化。 他开始读《圣经》，在网上找到了王怡、洪予健等牧者的视频，因为我们换了房子，我也脱离了原来受洗的三自教会。一直没有重新委身教会。 他只能靠网络听道。每天记录。写了好几本灵修笔记。 我也在网上参加英文口语圣经故事查经课。每次学到的圣经故事，都跟Peter分享，把老师提的问题，提给Peter思考和回答。英文课老师鼓励大家讨论，说自己没有标准答案。同样，我也没有标准答案给Peter，我们一起常常讨论到深夜。 与此同时，7岁的小女儿Yiyi开始学习CEF儿童事工组织的在线儿童英文圣经查经课。Yiyi开始认识神。开始问我对于圣经的问题。 大女儿Molly此时上初中，不断从她那里听到同学里有抑郁、自残、自杀的消息。我们逐渐认识到带孩子认识神的重要性。 我提议让Peter组织和主持家庭查经分享课。他很愿意，每周都提前准备好了讲义。刚开始他讲的很多内容不太准确，但没有原则性错误。我极少纠正。后来他的很多独到的见解和思考，让我也很受启发。 Yiyi很积极地参与，提问、分享。Molly却总是沉默。我们想她应该是学习压力太大了吧！ 2024年秋天，在主内家人的帮助下，我们找到了一个有儿童主日学的家庭教会，听了两个月。Peter在跟牧者长谈几次后，我们决定委身这间教会。 圣诞节前，Peter和Yiyi一起受洗。 Molly也考上了省重点高中。只是跟我们在一起的时间越来越少，话越来越少。眼睛里也没有了光。周日说瞌睡，不愿去教会。 有次我们周日在家一起查经分享的时候，Molly忽然问我们：圣经里说神创造天地，书上说我们是进化来的。怎么解释？ 今年Molly同意不再去学校上学。我们也在请主内家人帮忙联系主内高中学校。一次网络面试时，老师问她：“你信这世上有一位独一的真神吗？”她说嗯。 想起Peter两年前那句：“信主真好啊！”，这一刻的“嗯”，也让我很感动。 上周，教会的牧者请我们去家里吃饭，Molly吃完饭不愿意跟我们一起聊天，自己去阳台上晒太阳。Peter说：“Molly现在这样，我有很大责任。小时候妈妈去教会，我跟Molly说信主的人是神经病。现在我也信主了，Molly可能觉得我背叛了她，不再跟她一伙儿了”。 前两天，我在网上买中英双语圣经，问Molly要不要，她摇摇头。我说你没有圣经，到时候去学校有圣经课怎么办？她说好吧。现在她有了自己的第一本中英双语圣经。 Peter一个月前，报名了为期两年的道硕课程，一边读神学，一边工作。他在学院申请表中“为什么信主”一栏中写了很多，其中写道：“我的妻子信主，我在她身上看到了生命的改变。” 他开玩笑说，高中没毕业的他，在主里面的学历要超过我了！ 但这很好。我现在，从心里愿意顺服这样的丈夫。 你们做妻子的，要顺服自己的丈夫。这样，若有不信从道理的丈夫，他们虽然不听道，也可以因妻子的品行被感化过来， 这正是因看见你们有贞洁的品行和敬畏的心。（彼得前书 3：1-2） Grace 主后2025年3月3日 How My Husband Came to Faith I was born in the 1980s, and my husband, Peter, is one year older than me. We were high school classmates, but he dropped out before graduation to join the army. After I graduated from university and he was discharged from the military, we got together, moved to South China for work, and later got married. We had our eldest daughter, Molly, and eventually returned to North China. Before Molly was three, we were both atheists. That winter, it was freezing in North China, and we had no heating at home. A Christian lady who lived upstairs told us about a daycare near our area that was free of charge and welcomed children to play. So, Molly joined her little friends and started going there. It really was free, and they even provided meals! At the entrance, there was a sign that said, “Emmanuel.” Molly came home happy every day. After about a month, the teachers invited us for a talk. They asked if we had any religious beliefs. I said no. They then said, “If you don’t, you might consider visiting a nearby church on Sundays to learn more.” One day, I decided to walk into the church in our area. A year later, in 2013, when I was thirty, I was baptized. The Early Struggles When I first came to faith, I inv

WE ARE GOING TO YONDER CITY REVELATION 21 1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. In pilgrims progress, the pilgrims are constantly looking for the heavenly city, their eyes are always directed to heaven. Our eyes, have also to be focused towards heaven, we travel on this road towards the heavenly city and we travel on it, knowing that at the end of this road is something beyond description. This is what keeps us going, sometimes the road is incredibly rough and steep, and the one thing that does keep us focused and hopeful, is that one day, we will see our Saviour and share his glory. When someone asks, where are we going? We say, " we are going to yonder city" We are going to see our Saviour. Our eyes and our focus, have to be on heaven. The glories of heaven are one of the greatest motivations for us, the glories of heaven are so amazing. Romans 8 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. The glories of heaven, are among the greatest motivations to us, the glory of heaven is totally awesome. If we are going to Yonder City, another thing we must do, is to take as many people as we can with us to this glorious place. We must grasp the glories of heaven; Praise God. Are you going to Yonder city? KK REVELATION 21 21 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. ZION'S CITY We come to the end of the alphabet, and for Z, we are going to finish at our final destination. Pilgrim, Hopeful and Faithful went on the way to the celestial city, a city that is beyond words, please read the rest of chapter 21 to be totally awed. This is the thing that keeps us going, this is the blessed hope of Titus 2:13 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Going along the way is awesome, but it is tough, there is a blessed hope, the hope of the believer is to see his/her Saviour. When life got to its hardest point, in Doubting castle, Pilgrim plucked a key out of his bosom called Promise. One of the promises on that key ring is this: JOHN 14 14 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Rejoice Christian, you are going home. One day you will see your Saviour and all pain and sorrow will cease. As we end this series, let's rejoice that we are home. God bless you Keith Please view the largest number of English and Chinese devotions on the planet allied to prayer requests about China. There are thousands of English devotions also. https://www.tblfaithnews.com/category/tbl-china https://www.tblfaithnews.com/tbl-china-prayer-requests https://www.tblfaithnews.com/ SERMONS https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/7924200462452 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/92424148154774 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1229241633172317