Table Of Contents:
- The Christians in China campuses
- Virgenia’s testimony
- Who am I to deserve all these?
- Meliza
Brother P graduated from a well-known university in China as a post-grad and was offered a high-paid job in an MNC in a very well-established industry. His family and relatives back in the small village were certainly very proud of his achievement. He is probably the only 1st post grad in their village. Their lives have been very hard. Sending P to school was extremely difficult.
Just when they thought P was going to make money to support the family and bring much “fame” and “glory” to all in the village, P decided to serve the Lord full-time. That means: he has no job title; no organisation / company / brand name whom he belongs to; “most of all,” he has no money!
His dad was devastated. He drank more alcohol and would call P up to verbally abuse him often. If they weren’t far away from each other by distance, he would beat his son to death. He wanted to end his life because his son, who was supposed to be his pride, is now his shame.
Most of us will not be able to understand this kind of pressure. It is very common in this mission field amongst the Christians in the campuses. These are the young generation whom parents adore, groom, and protect. They are the future, jewels, rulers, and hope. When their parents and relatives find out about their new faith, it is usually persecution that follows.
Firstly, to be a Christian is deemed as “no future.” Secondly, their social network is deemed as “no power.” They have limited career or marriage choices because of their faith and desire to follow Christ. But they have joy and peace that passes understanding. They serve fervently and love the Lord with all their heart, soul and mind.
Please pray for Bro P and many others like him who are struggling in this aspect. We will share about these dear believers and their testimonies in more articles to come.
Hopefully, we will learn the meaning of “sacrifice” and “to follow Christ” from these believers who truly “seek ye first the kingdom of God” at all costs.
* This post is contributed by Xi-le, the pen-name of our missionary in China.
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Thanks so much for ur sharing.its deeply encouraging
Yes,Its really encouaring..we need to sacrifice and keep GOD in our first place..
Because, christian life is not easy…but its not hard because GOD is carrying us in his arms.And he commanded us that, “dont think of tomorow as it will take care of its own. Also he said, see the birds neither they work nor save Food in thier nests..but still iam feeding them” are u not more then these birds..why r u worrying of what to eat/drink and what to wear..” seek my Kingdom first and rest all follows you..
Simply we have just beleive and move on ikn our life…Though we may face trials…but finally everything works for our Good as Joseph told…