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Pray for Thousands Killed in Cyclone
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2008-06-16 12:48:54, 조회 : 2,589 |
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Thousands Killed in Cyclone
May 15, 2008
BURMA (MYANMAR) – Thousands of people have died as a result of the recent cyclone in Burma. According to media reports, the military government has been resisting assistance from countries around the world. On May 12, the United States government was finally able to deliver its first relief supplies to Burma, as the United Nations urged the reclusive nation to open its doors to foreign experts who can help up to 2 million cyclone victims facing disease and starvation.
Christians in Burma are working to assist survivors of the cyclone. A believer told The Voice of the Martyrs, “I believe that as we bring relief assets to the orphanages and churches with whom we are partners, we will not only be helping them, but also providing them with the necessary resources to impact their immediate communities with the tangible love of Jesus. In the end, I believe that the church will shine in this dark hour and that the Kingdom of God will be advanced in this nation.”
In Burma Christian persecution exists in every province. Believers risk arrest, detention, corrupt court proceedings, jail, fines, confiscations, threats, destruction of property, and occasional martyrdom. Persecution comes predominately from the military junta, and also from the majority Theravada Buddhists. Family persecution is also a reality, as it is in many countries. Tribal groups who are strong in their various ethnic spirit beliefs persecute converts to Christ, as well. The Karen group is probably the most severely persecuted group in Myanmar today, and they are in hiding along the Thai-Burma border.
The Voice of the Martyrs has actively supported Christians in Burma. VOM has funded, printed and distributed Bibles, and provided training for pastors. Training VOM has also provided funds to purchase motorcycles, which a group of ministers use for ministry purposes.
Pray the Holy Spirit will comfort and minister to the families of the deceased. Ask God to use this disaster to draw nonbelievers into fellowship with Him, and for Christians to share the love and comfort of Christ with their neighbors.
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