Bibles are truly in high demand, but the people of China have no way to get them. They are relying on us, the body of Christ, to come together and bring them the Word. God is using us this week to do just that. Carry bibles across the border of China. We pack our bags, head off to the border and pray real hard as we place our bags on the scanner. I have gotten past the customs officers 3 out of 5 times so far. God knows exactly which bibles He wants in China and has a plan for each one. We are unaware of what happens after we deliver.
It has been a real interesting time here this past week. We have learned a valuable lesson...finding joy in the routine of life. It is a lesson I will bring home with me. It is easy to find joy in the fun times, but in the tough times (like being stopped by a customs officer when you REALLY want the bibles to get into China) it is hard to stay joyful and keep your cool. You should see the line that you have to wait in to get your bibles back!! They give them back which is a blessing, but you have to pay!
I knew that China was in need of Gods Word, but what I have learned this past week REALLY opened my eyes. China has 1.4 Billion people and as far as anyone can guess there are only 40 million bibles in the whole country. The need is so great. So many people in China are hearing about God, but are not able to study God's word. This situation breaks my heart, especially because I have been to a part of China where people have never heard the name of Jesus.
Just last week, I went to the Christian Book Store in Texas and bought a bible. It was such an ordeal. Not because they aren't readily available, but because there were too many to choose from. I couldn't figure out if I wanted a black or green one, big or small. I also was upset at the price. I searched the whole store for a "cheap" bible. Now, I am etremely thankful for that store full of bibles.
I hope that after you read this blog, you will lift China up in your prayers. Please pray that bibles will be readily available like they are in the states. I also ask that you pray for the people here who do this day in and day out.
We are off to India next!!!
Love, Kim
3 comments:
hey kim. that is so sad and it did cut my heart. i wish we could bring more Bibles out there. let me know if there is anything that I can do here from the states as a ministry.. if there is a way we can mail some, let me know.. love you. and stay strong...
Hi Kim. I love the lesson that you learned. You can always find joy in the Lord. If you are excited about God, then the other people you meet will also be excited about God.
What an amazing calling you have to be able to share the message of Hope and salvation we have in Jesus with the entire world.
You are the perfect person to deliver that message. All you have to do is trust in God, and everything will work out. No worries.
Love you and God Bless You.
Todd
so sad that I'm not there with you!! but so excited when I get the random text messages!! and I can't wait to read about India and to see ya'lls photos once you get back...I think about you guys constantly and those kiddos!! love ya!
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