A HIGHWAY FOR THE GOSPEL

In "The Tipping Point?", the author points out the concessions the dictatorial junta in Myanmar has made in dealing with disgruntled citizens. Whereas before, demonstrators were either killed or imprisoned for 20 years, most now are released after a day or two.

Another point is that Buddhist monks have found the situation not to their liking. The monks lean on the populace to provide food in trade for Buddhist teaching. Since prices have increased, the giving has been down. Therefore, teaching has been less as well.

Burma is about 4% Christian. It seems as though Myanmar would be a prime candidate for evangelists to preach there. But the door has been relatively closed...until now.

With Myanmar ravaged by a cyclone and the junta unable to deal with the situation, doors will have to be opened to outside aid in order for this catastrophe not to get proportionately worse. Leading the way will be Christian organizations with fresh water, food, medical aid, and other supplies such as Bibles and missionaries waiting to talk and pray them through their grief.

God is awesome and in control. He can do whatever He wants, whenever He wants. The junta in Burma cannot keep God out of Myanmar.

In Christ,
Brian

The Miracle on Bourbon Street?

Today in church, our pastor read aloud an email he had received. The email was an account of Billy Graham leading 16,000 people from a New Orleans arena on a one-mile trek to Bourbon Street and the french quarter. As my pastor read the account, I found myself saying "yes, God" in my heart. I pumped my fist in praise. He went on to say that Billy Graham led the crowd onto Bourbon Street and led many to the Lord.

Unfortunately, the email was proven a hoax from 2006.

Am I disappointed? Yes. But, God can do whatever He wants, whenever He wants. Hope springs eternal and, if God wants to, and we, as Christians ought to, pray for revival to fall in New Orleans like Jonah going to Ninevah, then the story can become true.

In Christ,
Brian S.