In the midst of danger and difficulty, Gospel for Asia missionaries in Nepal are moving forward, sharing the Good News with their countrymen.
February 1 marked the first anniversary of King Gyanendra’s dismissal of the Nepalese government. It was called “Black Day.” While the king was giving a speech about the improvements of the country under his reign, the Maoists, a communist insurgent group, were blowing up towns in remote areas of Nepal.
The insurgents have control of most of the countryside. The villagers must comply with the rebel army, but know they might be killed for Maoist association. The king struggles to win the support of the people, yet often imprisons those who protest his rule.
But God’s Word is never threatened. Even in these circumstances, people are coming to know Christ.
Missionaries face the danger of being caught between the Maoists and the government, but God is opening doors despite the difficulties. Recently, GFA completed a three-hour audio production of The Gospel of John in the Nepali language.
“Surely, our illiterate believers will benefit from this,” our correspondent said. “The Word of God is powerful, and this tool will be widely used for evangelism.”
The missionaries are also planning to produce a music CD with the core values of GFA made into songs. Prominent Nepali singers will record them.
“This will be very easily sung in the lips and hearts of our people,” wrote our correspondent.
“I hope this will help our people spiritually to live closely with these values.”
Please keep the country of Nepal in your prayers, that these war-weary people will come to know the Gospel and find true peace and stability in Jesus Christ.