Dear Partners and Friends,
This month’s story reminds me of what Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” (Matthew 5:6, NASB). The people of India are hungry and thirsty for the truth of the Gospel. Two things threaten to stop the Gospel. First, the enemy sends persecution on the ones who, in their hunger and thirst, come to know the Lord, and then share what they have found with their families, friends, and neighbors. Second, if the enemy can’t stop the people from sharing the good news, he attacks the ones who, through their prayers and sacrificial giving, enable and empower the missionaries to share the Gospel.
This month we have seen both of these attacks. We have seen an increase in persecution, both in its severity and in its coordination. The enemy is out to kill, steal, and destroy, and nothing we value is off limits. Seemingly in concert with the increase in persecution, we have seen an attack against our finances, and those of our partners. Both personal finances and ministry finances have dropped, just as we have an increase in needs in the ministry. It should not come as a surprise that those who oppose the Gospel will attack those who promote the Gospel.
It is not a time to shrink back; it is a time to storm the gates of hell! You may be under attack. Your finances may have suddenly dropped. In light of the troubles you are facing, you may be asking, “What can I do to help?” Here are two things you can do. First, pray. Stand on the Word of God, and ask Him to provide for all those who proclaim the Gospel. Believe that it is His will, and thank Him in advance that we have anything we ask for, in accordance with His will. Second, share this newsletter with as many God-honoring, Bible-believing Christians as you are able. Feel free to photocopy it, send them to our website (https://revivalnow.excitingword.org ), encourage them to email us, do whatever you can do to get the word out. We overcome by the blood of Jesus Christ, and the word of our testimony. The more people who receive this newsletter, the more hearts will be touched, and the more God will provide for our missionaries. Without your help, we could do nothing to promote the Gospel.
Thank you for continuing to pray for all of us here. And thank you to those who support us sacrificially every month. No words can adequately express our gratefulness for your partnership!
Blessings in the Wonderful Name of Jesus,
Thomas