God Opens Doors in China – Part 1

God Opens Doors in China – Part 1 When Open Doors’ founder Brother Andrew returned home to Holland, he was extremely discouraged. The year was 1965. He had just visited Chairman Mao’s China. It was a miracle that he received a visa and could even take along a stack of Bibles. But, while there, he did not meet one dedicated Christian, nor was there anyone interested in receiving a free copy of God’s Word. Brother Andrew was not deterred though. At the time he knew little about the Chinese Church, which probably had only a few million members scattered throughout China. One year after Brother Andrew’s visit, Mao launched his infamous Cultural Revolution. Only government churches were allowed. Illegal house churches were fiercely persecuted; many Christians suffered in jails and labor camps; torture and killings were common. Brother Andrew began to connect with others around the world that shared a passion to bring the gospel to China. In 1975, Brother Andrew and his network organized a conference they called ‘Love China.’ “Jesus had to be the center of that conference”, he says. “We were not anti-communist, but pro-Jesus.” Brother Andrew firmly believes that the conference was a turning point in China’s history. A year later Mao Zedong died and China’s extreme persecution gradually decreased. Finally, the door to reach China with the gospel was ajar. Tomorrow, we will continue with Brother Andrew’s testimony regarding the spreading of the gospel in China. One With Them Maybe you approached a friend or family member with the gospel and they rejected it. Have you remained in prayer for them? Could it be that God will provide you another opportunity with them? As you prayerfully consider telling someone the Good News, please stand One With Them in China, and throughout the world, where believers share our faith but not our freedom. Thank God for the opportunities you have to tell others about Him, and what He has done, and is doing, in your life. One With Them CHALLENGE Consider getting a copy of God's Smuggler, the story of Brother Andrew and the beginnings of the Open Doors ministry. Sold over 10 million copies, it is "required reading" in some Christian schools and homeschool environments – an ageless classic that continually reveals new insights. Order yours today.  2013.06.02

I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. (Revelations 3:8)