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Continued from p. 7 and be severely punished. But nothing end. And thanks to the prayers of my mother-in-law,
reunited with her North Korean family. could extinguish my passion for Christ.” I survived prison too. My life story testifies of the
power of prayer. I hope this can be a call to all
“It was the most joyous experience ever,” Thanks to various people who helped her brothers and sisters in Christ to join in prayer, so
she said. “We were so happy to see each she arrived safely back in China. “They that God will bring grace and justice to my country.”
other, and for the first time, we worshipped were truly the Hands of God to protect and
God together as a family. Later, I also atten- guide my journey. I wish more people could North Korea is number one on the Open Doors 2018
ded small gatherings of other Christian have the blessing that I received through World Watch List, making it the most dangerous
families. Slowly, I came to the realization them,” she said. Now in her mid-forties, her place in the world to be a Christian. Despite this,
that God had guided me every step of the husband and son, who became believers, they estimate that there are between 200 000 and
way. He had a purpose for every expe- are living in South Korea with her, and she 400 000 Christians in North Korea, worshipping
rience, no matter how painful it was. It all said that they are happier than ever before secretly, or imprisoned in labour camps. The
happened to prepare me to share the and serve God by supporting a North Organization's workers risk their lives to smuggle
Gospel to the lost people in North Korea Korean Mission. Bibles and other vital aid, such as food and
and China. First and foremost, to the next medicine, into North Korea, to support persecuted
generation. “I will never forget my childhood,” she Christians. They also run safe houses for North
stated. “There are so many Christian Korean defectors in China, and broadcasts
“That's why I decided I needed to go back parents in North Korea who cannot share Christian radio programmes into North Korea.
to my Chinese family. My husband and my their faith with their children. It breaks my
son had to hear the Gospel too. It was a heart. I was once a victim of this too. But Source: Sister Ki (anonymized), Sheraz Khan, Joel
dangerous trip. I could get arrested again thanks to praying people I found God in the News International, August 2018

n recent years, the general attitude of mental destruction, large and oppressive I urge every reader to draw nigh to God. If you have
the American population toward governments, and toxic social structures, not repented of your sins and dedicated your life to
Ireligion has been changing. Although all of which seem too big to change, this God, I encourage you to do so now!
the United States once had many church- can be incredibly attractive," said a witch
goers, a precipitous drop-off in attendance from Brooklyn, New York. Sometimes [Extracts from “Last Trumpet Newsletter” - Volume
has forced many churches to cease young people are led down the path of XXXV1, Samuel David Meyer, November 2017].
operation or merge with other churches. witchcraft by famous celebrities. This
This is especially true in the city of includes actress Gwyneth Paltrow who
Baltimore, Maryland, a reality that promp- operates an online store featuring a variety
ted an Episcopal minister by the name of of new age and occult wares, including a
Daniel Webster to say, "When I was grow- tarot card deck that sells for 59 dollars!
ing up in what I call the salad days of the
1950's and early 1960's, the question in the We live in a world where sin abounds and
neigbourhood was, 'What church do you trouble is on every side. Yet, we have a
go to?'' Now it's, 'Why do you go to Saviour who bestows His wondrous grace
church?' We no longer live in Christen- upon us. In John Newton's famous hymn
dom. We really have to accept that it's a titled Amazing Grace we find the words,
thing of the past." Of course, the closure of "Through many dangers, toils and snares, I
some churches is not necessarily a great have already come; 'Tis grace hath brought
loss. If a church is not teaching unadulte- me safe thus far, And grace will lead me
rated Bible truth, people would be better home." God will get us through it all if we
off not attending it. put our trust in Him and endure unto the
end.
Nevertheless, mankind is instinctively
inclined to seek spiritual fulfilment. It is a The Apostle Paul was a man well-
desire put in our hearts by our Creator, and acquainted with hardship. Yet, we know
with so many churches today seemingly that God told the Apostle Paul in II
dead, young people are looking elsewhere Corinthians 12:9, "My grace is sufficient for
for a real spiritual experience. It is for this thee." We are also told in James 4:6-8, "But
reason that many men and women of the He giveth more grace. Wherefore He saith,
Millennial Generation are now turning to God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace
witchcraft and the occult. "Whether it be unto the humble. Submit yourselves there-
spell-casting, tarot, astrology, meditation fore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee
and trance, or herbalism, these traditions from you. Draw nigh to God, and He will
offer tangible ways for people to enact draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye
change in their lives. For a generation that sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-
grew up in a world of big industry, environ- minded."