Things on campus have been tighter than usual. Students and foreign teachers (including us) have been questioned. We know that when good things are happening for the kingdom, we must not be surprised by events of persecution. “The power of the Lrd comes from our fellowship with the Son’s suffering.” This piece of truth in its complexity is our current focus. We are marinating in what it means to fellowship with His suffering. We hear many stories of drastic and extreme persecution, and the persecution we are currently experiencing feels incomparable to what others are forced to deal with. The HS also reminds us that there is freedom in His suffering. We know that the Father is on our side. In 1 Samuel 12, Samuel is talking to the people of Israel and telling them that the Father will not forsake his people because of His name’s sake. Tied up with us, the way we live our lives, and our walk with the Father is His reputation. His name’s sake. So ultimately, whatever we experience and endure, His name will be sure to be made known. Please join us in prying for safety and security for ourselves, other workers, and those being shared with.
Even in the most difficult of times, He always shows us a sign of His promise.
