Gospel to Asia

Obedience, Reunion, and Revival

Jul 16, 2025 | South East Asia, Stories

After prayer walking with a local partner, sowing gospel seeds with whoever was receptive, Scott* asked the Lord what he should do with the time before his afternoon appointment.

Scott felt that he should accompany his friend who was going to a church on the other side of town from his afternoon appointment, so he did. When they arrived, they found Kamnan* and Tida*, a couple Scott had not seen for 20 years.

That morning the Lord had told the couple to find Scott, so they had traveled to the church to inquire after his whereabouts. Their surprisingly immediate reunion with Scott was warm, and they readily accepted his invitation to a disciple-making training he was giving the following week.

Despite several scheduling conflicts, Kamnan and Tida came. They later said it was a complete revival of their spiritual well-being and reignited a passion they had not felt since becoming new believers.

Full of faith, they went out to do what they had learned in the training. Through their obedience, God has performed a few miracles, including a demonic exorcism, and several people have become followers of Jesus.

In reflection, Scott realizes how easily he could have missed out on God’s plan. Had he enacted his own efficient planning that day and not submitted his schedule to the Lord, he would have missed Kamnan and Tida. Their ministry would not have started, and Scott would not have seen what he trusts is an answer to his prayer for new apostolically gifted workers.

*pseudonyms

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The Festival of Colors

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Holi, the Indian festival marking the beginning of spring, falls on March 14 this year. Holi is also known as the “Festival of Colors” due to the bright, powdered pigments that are a trademark of the celebrations.

We invite you to join us in praying these colorful Bible passages over the Hindu world as Holi approaches.

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” -Isaiah 1:18

Father, we pray for you to prepare the hearts of Hindus everywhere for your freeing gospel. We pray for a holy discontent with Hinduism and their own sin to fall on them so that they would be ready to accept the Good News. May their sins turn from scarlet to white as snow through acceptance of the Lordship of Christ Jesus.

One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods who was a worshipper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. – Acts 16:14

Lord, we ask you to open the hearts of Hindus to pay attention to the good news of the gospel when your followers speak to them. May many thousands of Hindus come to be called worshipers of the one true God.

But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit. -Jeremiah 17:8

Having received Jesus as Lord and having become your True Followers, we pray, Father, that you would cause them to thrive in you. May Hindu background believers, old and new, not be bothered by “drought times,” but may they stay ever green in you, continually producing the fruit of disciples who make disciples.

After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands. -Revelation 7:9

Thank you, Almighty God! Thank you for your promise that members from every Hindu believing people group would be counted among those standing before your throne at the end of days.

OTHER HINDU HOLIDAYS

SHARING THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD WITH HINDUS
All over the world Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Newar Buddhists will light oil lamps and place them in their homes and businesses to invite the Goddess of Prosperity, read more …

DUSSEHRA
Different parts of India celebrate Dussehra in different ways. Scenes from Rama’s life might be enacted, grand processions may take place or effigies of Ravana burned. read more …

RAKHSHA BANDHAN
Rakhsha Bandhan is an annual Hindu festival celebrating the special bond between brothers and sisters or unrelated persons with a similar familial bond. read more …

Persecutor Becomes a Disciplemaker

Sep 23, 2024 | South Asia, Stories

*Manosh and his family were once staunchly opposed to the disciples of Jesus and the work of God in their community. They couldn’t understand why some of their neighbors rejected idol worship. When followers of Christ were persecuted or even killed for their faith, Manosh believed they deserved it. He himself participated in persecuting disciples in his area.

However, in March, Manosh’s perspective began to change. He was deeply moved by witnessing a family of disciples endure severe persecution. Despite being beaten, deprived of food, and ostracized by the village, their unwavering faith in the Lord left a profound impact on him. Manosh observed that even as they suffered, the name of Jesus was spreading and becoming more known in the region.

This touched Manosh’s heart, leading him to place his faith in Jesus. Inspired by the strength and resilience of those he once persecuted, he invited a man he had previously beaten for being a disciple of Jesus to his home so he could learn more about Jesus. A month later, Manosh was leading his entire family in studying God’s Word. They began sharing their newfound faith with extended family members and have since started a new Discovery Bible Study group with two other families. Though they are simple, illiterate people, the Holy Spirit is empowering them to read, understand, and apply the Bible to their lives. Now, this entire family is following Jesus.

Please pray for Manosh and his family, that they would make other disciples who make disciples.

*pseudonym

From Darkness to Light

Jul 3, 2024 | South East Asia, Stories

Ami found herself wasting away due to her struggles with alcohol abuse. Her days were consumed by card games, smoking, and binge-drinking with friends, often leading to entire days lost in the haze of intoxication and gambling. Her thoughts were perpetually muddled. She neglected her home, garden, and family, resulting in frequent clashes with her husband.

One day, Achara, a woman from Ami’s village, told her about Jesus and gave her a printed copy of the Gospel of Mark. Intrigued, Ami eagerly devoured the Gospel. The more she read, the more her desire waned for the destructive cycle of drinking and gambling.

She said what she liked most about the Gospel of Mark was that she felt so much compassion for Jesus, and the more she read, the less she felt drawn to her bad lifestyle patterns. She cut ties with her old companions and abandoned the destructive habits. After becoming sober, Ami experienced a physical and emotional resurgence: gaining weight, revitalizing her health, and rediscovering her energy. She redirected her focus to her home, family, and nurturing her garden.

This transformation did not go unnoticed by her husband and daughter. Dao, Ami’s daughter, marveled at the positive changes. She remarked that their previously neglected home and kitchen now reflected order and care, thanks to Ami’s newfound commitment to Jesus.

Ami, now burdened for her family and their lack of knowledge about Jesus, fervently prayed for them. Despite initial hesitation, Dao began to trust in Jesus, inspired by her mother’s example and supported by their house church. Meanwhile, Ami’s husband Amree, initially fearful of reaction from the Buddhist community, boldly proclaimed his belief in Jesus.

As the family navigated this spiritual shift, Dao’s husband remained a point of concern. Pray that he too will see the light in Dao, Ami and Amree, and want that light as well.

*pseudonyms

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A Bold Witness

Jun 5, 2024 | East Asia, Stories

*Yeng is Khmer (most Khmers are Buddhist) who comes from a big family. Her husband, Pouch, is blind; her 97 years old mother-in-law and three grandsons all live with her. Yeng works hard to provide for the needs of her family. Every day she sells green leaves at the market to support her family. It is not much, but with the money that she earns from selling these leaves, she is able to provide meals for her family.

Recently, while Yeng was at the market a lady, who is also really poor, came by to visit. Yeng kindly shared some of her vegetables with her visitor. After the visitor left, the seller who sits near Yeng asked her why she would give food away for free like she had. She asked, “Are you a Christian?”

Immediately, Yeng said: “Yes, I believe in Jesus”. To which the seller replied: “you are like Jesus. You have a good heart; you are loving and kind to people”.

Yeng saw this statement as a great opportunity to share about what Jesus had done on the cross for all mankind. At the end of the conversation, the seller said: “I believe in Jesus too, but I don’t have a heart like yours. I’m so busy with my work, that sometimes I don’t feel close to God. My family does not believe in Jesus yet, and often they pray to our ancestors, and sometimes I do that too.”

“No, you cannot worship ancestors; they are not God you need to worship the ONE and TRUE God who is our Lord Jesus Christ only”, said Yeng. The chatted a little more and Yeng invited the seller to the house church that meets in her home. The seller promised that she would come when she had time. Pray for Yeng, that she would continue in her bold witness for the Lord and that she would remain an example of His love and kindness. Pray for Yeng’s friend, that she will seek Yeng out for more conversations about God.

*pseudonym

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