The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. (1 Pet. 4:7-8)
This year has just begun for about two months, but we already been bombarded with so much bad news. From the Australian wildfire to earthquakes around the world, and now the new coronaviruses. Some people said, if I can, I want to go back to 2019.
This reminds me of a song that I used to hear from my mother when I was young. The song is based on (1 Pet. 4: 7-8). The end of all things is near! In fact, the Bible already warns about the end day. Nations fight each other and famines, earthquakes everywhere (Matt. 24: 6-8). This might sound scary, but this is just the sign that the return of the Lord is coming. Although no one knows the day of Christ ’s return, we can know for sure that each day is one day closer to His return. In moments like these, what should Christians do? We should not be panic, but "making the best use of the time, because the days are evil." (Eph. 5:16). We only have limited time to share the good news of Jesus Christ, we should give ourselves for the spreading of the gospel. Trust in the Lord with our life, because we know that whether it is life or death, our life is in the hands of God. if God wants us to stay on the earth, we should do our duty faithfully and continue with His calling. If the Lord wants to take us home, that is also gain, just like Apostle Paul's teaching, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21).
In 1 Pet. 4:7-8, we also see, the most important thing is to “keep loving one another.” We imitate Christ to love one another because love can calm fear and chaos. The love of Christ compels us to care for this world, and care for the lost souls. It gives us the motivation to get involved in the mission and share the love of Christ to all people. Next, with a sober-minded in prayer. We need to be alert, and not following the fallacy and fear. In the end time, there are many extreme or distorted bible teachings that are spreading like viruses. In Japan, you can see many activities from the various cult that are eagerly spreading their false message. Yet most Japanese could not tell what is the difference between Christian and J—W.
Korea was greatly affected by the new coronavirus, mainly because of a cult that has radical practices, which caused serious spread. This is one of the reasons why most Japanese doesn’t like organized religion. As a missionary, we not only need to share the true gospel, we also need to guard against heresies. Please pray for Japan.
Japan is not only threatened by the new coronavirus but also faces great spiritual challenges.
2020 is an important year for Japan because the Japanese government has put in more than 25 billion USD in this project, not to mention many private businesses have invested countless money in summer Olympic.
Japan is hoping to reach an economic revival from the summer Olympic game. The coronavirus has already greatly impacted the economy, If this game is canceled, then Japan could enter an unprecedented economic disaster. Let us pray.
This year has just begun for about two months, but we already been bombarded with so much bad news. From the Australian wildfire to earthquakes around the world, and now the new coronaviruses. Some people said, if I can, I want to go back to 2019.
This reminds me of a song that I used to hear from my mother when I was young. The song is based on (1 Pet. 4: 7-8). The end of all things is near! In fact, the Bible already warns about the end day. Nations fight each other and famines, earthquakes everywhere (Matt. 24: 6-8). This might sound scary, but this is just the sign that the return of the Lord is coming. Although no one knows the day of Christ ’s return, we can know for sure that each day is one day closer to His return. In moments like these, what should Christians do? We should not be panic, but "making the best use of the time, because the days are evil." (Eph. 5:16). We only have limited time to share the good news of Jesus Christ, we should give ourselves for the spreading of the gospel. Trust in the Lord with our life, because we know that whether it is life or death, our life is in the hands of God. if God wants us to stay on the earth, we should do our duty faithfully and continue with His calling. If the Lord wants to take us home, that is also gain, just like Apostle Paul's teaching, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21).
In 1 Pet. 4:7-8, we also see, the most important thing is to “keep loving one another.” We imitate Christ to love one another because love can calm fear and chaos. The love of Christ compels us to care for this world, and care for the lost souls. It gives us the motivation to get involved in the mission and share the love of Christ to all people. Next, with a sober-minded in prayer. We need to be alert, and not following the fallacy and fear. In the end time, there are many extreme or distorted bible teachings that are spreading like viruses. In Japan, you can see many activities from the various cult that are eagerly spreading their false message. Yet most Japanese could not tell what is the difference between Christian and J—W.
Korea was greatly affected by the new coronavirus, mainly because of a cult that has radical practices, which caused serious spread. This is one of the reasons why most Japanese doesn’t like organized religion. As a missionary, we not only need to share the true gospel, we also need to guard against heresies. Please pray for Japan.
Japan is not only threatened by the new coronavirus but also faces great spiritual challenges.
2020 is an important year for Japan because the Japanese government has put in more than 25 billion USD in this project, not to mention many private businesses have invested countless money in summer Olympic.
Japan is hoping to reach an economic revival from the summer Olympic game. The coronavirus has already greatly impacted the economy, If this game is canceled, then Japan could enter an unprecedented economic disaster. Let us pray.
- Pray that the spread of the virus can be stopped. No matter what happens, may the hope of Jesus Christ be made known to the millions of Japanese.
- May God use this crisis to turn much more Japanese heart toward God. May God enable them to find true peace and hope in Jesus Christ.
- Please pray the leaders, government official, that they will have the ability to deal with this crisis.
- Last but not least, pray for all the Christians in Japan, may God strengthen us, and give us open doors to share the true gospel. May God protected missionaries and church leaders to united in God’s love.
萬物的結局近了，所以你們要謹慎警醒地禱告。最重要的是要彼此切實相愛，因為愛能遮蓋許多的罪。(彼前4:7-8)
今年才剛開始兩個多月，各樣的壞消息頻頻不斷。從澳洲大火到各地的地震，至今新冠狀病毒，甚至有人說，若可以的話，請讓我回到2019年。這讓我想到小時候很常聽我母親唱的一首詩歌，就是根據（彼前4:7-8）萬物的結局近了！
其實聖經早已說了，民攻打民，國攻打國，到處有飢荒、地震(太24:6-8)雖然沒有人知道基督再來的日子，但我們可以肯定的說，是比昨天更近一天了。在這樣的時刻中，基督徒當作什麼？
雖然我們知道末日的事實，但我們不應當恐慌。我們當『把握時機，因為這時代邪惡』(弗5:16)我們只有有限的時間可以把福音傳揚，所以我們當全力投入福音廣傳的行列。依靠主，因我們知道無論是生、是死，我們的生命都在神手中。祂若要我們留在地上，我們就當盡忠職守的繼續為天國的使命而努力。若主要接我們回天家，那也是美好的得著。就如保羅的教導：『因為我活著就是基督，我死了就有益處。』(腓1:21)。
（彼前4:7-8）也讓我們看到，最要緊的事就是彼此切實效法基督的愛來彼此相愛，因愛能讓人在混亂之中得著安穩的力量。而基督的愛感動我們關心世界上失喪的靈魂，給我們動力讓我們更積極的去把基督的愛向世人分享。還有就是要『謹慎警醒地禱告』。我們要警醒、而不是恐慌也不是聽信謬論。在末日許多偏激與扭曲聖經的教導到處流行，就如病毒一樣。在日本，時常可以看到許多不同異端積極的傳教。
這次新冠狀病毒在韓國也是很大的衝擊，主要就是那個異端教會的激進教規，導致嚴重的傳播。這也是其中一個原因，一般日本其實對大組織的宗教很反感。身為宣教士，我們不但要傳揚真理，更是要防備異端邪說。請為日本禱告。
日本不但是受這新冠肺炎的威脅，屬靈上也面臨許多大的挑戰。對於日本來說，2020年是重要的一年。日本政府為了奧運會，已經砸下了250億美元，更不用說許多商家也投資了數不清的錢財，為了就是盼望透過2020奧運大會，來個經濟復甦。如今，因新冠狀病毒，許許多多的商家與旅遊業，經濟重創。這病毒已經在日本擴散，要如何預防變的非常困難。大家都在問，是否奧運會停辦？若奧運真的停辦，那麼日本恐怕會進入一個空前的經濟災難。該如何是好？
今年才剛開始兩個多月，各樣的壞消息頻頻不斷。從澳洲大火到各地的地震，至今新冠狀病毒，甚至有人說，若可以的話，請讓我回到2019年。這讓我想到小時候很常聽我母親唱的一首詩歌，就是根據（彼前4:7-8）萬物的結局近了！
其實聖經早已說了，民攻打民，國攻打國，到處有飢荒、地震(太24:6-8)雖然沒有人知道基督再來的日子，但我們可以肯定的說，是比昨天更近一天了。在這樣的時刻中，基督徒當作什麼？
雖然我們知道末日的事實，但我們不應當恐慌。我們當『把握時機，因為這時代邪惡』(弗5:16)我們只有有限的時間可以把福音傳揚，所以我們當全力投入福音廣傳的行列。依靠主，因我們知道無論是生、是死，我們的生命都在神手中。祂若要我們留在地上，我們就當盡忠職守的繼續為天國的使命而努力。若主要接我們回天家，那也是美好的得著。就如保羅的教導：『因為我活著就是基督，我死了就有益處。』(腓1:21)。
（彼前4:7-8）也讓我們看到，最要緊的事就是彼此切實效法基督的愛來彼此相愛，因愛能讓人在混亂之中得著安穩的力量。而基督的愛感動我們關心世界上失喪的靈魂，給我們動力讓我們更積極的去把基督的愛向世人分享。還有就是要『謹慎警醒地禱告』。我們要警醒、而不是恐慌也不是聽信謬論。在末日許多偏激與扭曲聖經的教導到處流行，就如病毒一樣。在日本，時常可以看到許多不同異端積極的傳教。
這次新冠狀病毒在韓國也是很大的衝擊，主要就是那個異端教會的激進教規，導致嚴重的傳播。這也是其中一個原因，一般日本其實對大組織的宗教很反感。身為宣教士，我們不但要傳揚真理，更是要防備異端邪說。請為日本禱告。
日本不但是受這新冠肺炎的威脅，屬靈上也面臨許多大的挑戰。對於日本來說，2020年是重要的一年。日本政府為了奧運會，已經砸下了250億美元，更不用說許多商家也投資了數不清的錢財，為了就是盼望透過2020奧運大會，來個經濟復甦。如今，因新冠狀病毒，許許多多的商家與旅遊業，經濟重創。這病毒已經在日本擴散，要如何預防變的非常困難。大家都在問，是否奧運會停辦？若奧運真的停辦，那麼日本恐怕會進入一個空前的經濟災難。該如何是好？
- 讓我們一起為日本禱告，盼望在奧運前，這疫情能夠被控制，甚至消失。
- 不管發生什麼事情，基督徒有依靠。然而千千萬萬的日本人，很多可能會在這困境中絕望。讓我們一起為日本禱告，求神使用這次的危機成為日本屬靈的轉機。
- 求主憐憫執政、掌權的，給他們智慧、能力來做最好的安排。
- 求主大開福音的門，讓更多日本人有機會接觸、聽聞正統福音。
- 也求主堅固各地教會，基督徒，傳道同工，宣教士，能一起同心協力在危急的時刻能展現出主的愛。
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