Shan Dai Advocacy

1 Thessalonians

March 23, 2007 on 1:08 pm | In His First Bible, New Testament, PrayerGrams |

How do the Shan Dai believe in Jesus? Basically, the same way the Thessalonians believed, or the North Carolinians, or the Nigerians, or the Brazilians… The gospel comes in word. Someone needs to communicate the good news in their language so that they can hear, trust and obey. Spoken word is used as well as convicting power. In many cases among the Dai, God displays His loving power in miracles. Ultimately, it is the Holy Spirit who places us in Christ. It is when we live a life, by making choices out of deep godly convictions, believing God is who He says He is, that we are not swayed by every situation or emotion, but can live steadfastly and with joy. God, we thank You that the Shan Dai have access to You and to life in Your Kingdom here and now. May their work of conforming to Your character and sharing Your good news always be done in faith with love prompting each action. Sooner or later, Christians seeking to live for God’s glory ponder the question: What is God’s will for my life? No matter the continent or the generation, those who trust Jesus as their King, want to know how to live with God’s purposes in mind. God tells us His will through Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians. “Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus” (1Thessalonians 5:16-18). Lord, joyfully, prayerfully, thankfully may we press on to completion in You.