Pray for Beijing Zion Church and China!!!
Please let ALL Christians know.
On September 9, at around 4pm, after our last Sunday service ended and most members left, about 120 to 200 government officials in 50 plus cars, including police cars, ambulances, and other government-owned cars stormed our church, Beijing Zion Church BJ Zion.
Two blocks were locked down. They held our senior pastor, Ezra Jin, alone for about four hours. About a dozen brothers and sisters were withheld temporarily for a while. At around 8 pm, all members were freed. They smashed our logo and vision statement in the Church.
Please pray for peace to all our members, and for peace in Beijing!
This city has so much violence, and the Children of God needs your prayer support to stay on the way of God. Thanks
Here are some links to news reports regarding this event:
Reuters: https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKCN1LQ07W
Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/55d68366-b4af-11e8-ae4f-2c…
NYtimes: https://www.nytimes.com/…/asia/09reuters-china-religion.html
Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/china-cracking-down-christianity-o…
Christianity Today https://www.christianitytoday.com/…/china-bans-zion-beijing…
Christian Headlines: https://www.christianheadlines.com/…/closure-large-church-b…
The times: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/…/china-steps-up-church-crackdow…
AU News: https://www.news.com.au/…/…/767929c8061d2fa3587dd2bc6d98ddae
Swarajya: https://swarajyamag.com/…/watch-video-of-chinese-officials-…
San Francisco Chronicle https://www.sfchronicle.com/…/China-to-regulate-online-reli…
Townsville Bulletin https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/…/58260c90050a7abe23a…
Evangelical: http://evangelicalfocus.com/…/China_shuts_one_of_the_larges…
Townhall: https://townhall.com/…/china-cracking-down-on-christianity-…
Breitbart: https://www.breitbart.com/…/chinese-officials-burn-bibles-…/
https://www.americanthinker.com/…/china_bans_prominent_ille…
VOA Chinese https://www.voachinese.com/a/beijing-outlaws-z…/4564562.html
DW https://m.dw.com/zh/北京称扰乱秩序最大家庭教会遭取缔/a-45424686…
The Stand News https://thestandnews.com/…/專訪-北京錫安教會遭查封-牧師金明日-當局用盡公權力消滅教會-…/
Asianews: http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Beijing’s-Zion-Church-'legally-banned'-44892.html
Times of India:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…/articles…/65754417.cms
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My Takeaways from Proverbs 6
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The ant is diligent and has initiative - it knows that it has to work consistently to prepare for the future.
It doesn’t procrastinate or wait until the last minute to prepare its provisions.
That’s the practical life wisdom we can learn from the ant.
“Go to the ant, O lazy one; Observe her ways and be wise, Which, having no chief, Overseer or ruler, She prepares her food in the summer And brings in her provisions [of food for the winter] in the harvest. How long will you lie down, O lazy one? When will you arise from your sleep [and learn self-discipline]?” (PROVERBS 6:6-9 AMP)
These 7 traits best describe the devil. The first sinful trait described is linked to the sin of pride.
That’s the sin that caused Lucifer’s fall to become the devil today.
“These six things the LORD hates; Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him: A proud look [the attitude that makes one overestimate oneself and discount others], a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that creates wicked plans, Feet that run swiftly to evil, A false witness who breathes out lies [even half-truths], And one who spreads discord (rumors) among brothers.” (PROVERBS 6:16-19 AMP)
We are to listen to the godly teachings of our parents, but not if they are worldly teachings.
“My son, be guided by your father’s [God-given] commandment (instruction) And do not reject the teaching of your mother; Bind them continually upon your heart (in your thoughts), And tie them around your neck. When you walk about, they (the godly teachings of your parents) will guide you; When you sleep, they will keep watch over you; And when you awake, they will talk to you.” (PROVERBS 6:20-22 AMP)
When the devil (the thief who comes to steal, kill and destroy) robs you of something good in your life, he has to repay 7 times the value of what was stolen from you.
God will restore you 7 times as much for your losses - believe God for that and be excited to receive it!
“People do not despise a thief if he steals To satisfy himself when he is hungry; But when he is found, he must repay seven times [what he stole]; He must give all the property of his house [if necessary to meet his fine].” (PROVERBS 6:30-31 AMP)
What are your takeaways from Proverbs 6? Do share them with me as well! 🙂
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My Takeaways from Proverbs 25 (Powerful Revelations today!)
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The powerful and life-changing truths of God are hidden in the Bible from our human eyes.
Only through the Holy Spirit can we gain revelation and understanding about God’s word.
How we “search out a matter” is by reading the Bible and praying for the Holy Spirit to reveal Jesus in the word to us.
We are unable to fully comprehend the wisdom in God’s heart and mind, but we can gain insight to it through His word.
“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the hearts and minds of kings are unsearchable.” (PROVERBS 25:2-3 AMP)
Silver is put through intense heat to separate the dross from it.
When we go through fiery trials in life, God takes the opportunity to purify us, to work on our hearts so that we become wiser than before.
The newfound wisdom makes us more obedient to God’s leading in our hearts -
to be led by the Spirit to walk by faith and not led by the flesh to walk by sight.
“Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out [the pure metal for] a vessel for the silversmith [to shape].” (PROVERBS 25:4 AMP)
When things are not going your way in a discussion or partnership with someone, do not clash head-to-head.
You can’t expect to gain a kiss by punching the other party.
Firstly, pray for God to grant you favor with the other party and for his or her heart to be open and willing to receive what you have to say.
Then a better way would be to use a soft and gentle approach, to win the heart of the other party through showing God’s love and goodness.
“By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].” (PROVERBS 25:15 AMP)
This applies to many neutral things that are neither good or bad in themselves.
For example, it is okay to enjoy drinking a glass of wine once in a while, but if you over-indulge to the point of drunkenness or addiction, then it’s sinful.
Another example would be watching movies and shows: if you watch a movie or show while pacing yourself, it’s okay. But if you spend so many hours watching them everyday and are addicted and losing precious sleep over them, then it’s sinful.
It’s sinful when you let something control and distract you to point of constantly making bad decisions.
“Have you found [pleasure sweet like] honey? Eat only as much as you need, Otherwise, being filled excessively, you vomit it.” (PROVERBS 25:16 AMP)
This is definitely counterintuitive. Even if you don’t feel like being kind to your enemy, do it anyway as an obedience to God.
Precisely because it’s difficult to do, that’s why God promises to reward you for choosing to live by faith and not by your emotions.
“If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; For in doing so, you will heap coals of fire upon his head, And the LORD will reward you.” (PROVERBS 25:21-22 AMP)
This seems to imply that when pastors, ministers, preachers, evangelists, leaders etc. from overseas come to preach the gospel of grace as a guest speaker, the resulting effect is a strong spiritual satisfaction in the congregation.
This principle can be clearly seen in the case of Pastor Joseph Prince, where people who listen to his sermons from overseas are so hungry to feed on his sermons!
Conversely, some people who attend New Creation Church in Singapore and see Pastor Prince live every week on Sunday could take him for granted.
Jesus talked about this when He said “a prophet is not welcome in his home country”.
“Like cold water to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a distant land.” (PROVERBS 25:25 AMP)
When we are in a setting that’s surrounded by non-believers, there is a tendency to fit in by adopting their worldly manner of speech, actions and decisions.
However we don’t have to impress them, we just need to be right with God and God will grant us the favor with them.
Do the right thing at all times based on the truth that you know.
Don’t let the world drag you down to their level - rise above it by living according to God’s word.
“Like a muddied fountain and a polluted spring Is a righteous man who yields and compromises his integrity before the wicked.” (PROVERBS 25:26 AMP)
Pray for self-control - it is one of the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Prince taught before that you can’t produce a fruit by your works, it grows out as a result of life.
Instead of trying to control yourself by using your efforts and willpower, you can gain true self-control when you constantly feed on God’s word for nourishment: read the Bible and listen to Jesus-centered sermons.
“Like a city that is broken down and without walls [leaving it unprotected] Is a man who has no self-control over his spirit [and sets himself up for trouble].” (PROVERBS 25:28 AMP)
What are your takeaways from Proverbs 25? Do share them with me as well! 🙂
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*These takeaways are from Milton Goh’s own Bible study. This page is not affiliated with Pastor Joseph Prince or Joseph Prince Ministries in any way.
Stating this to be clear so that no one misquotes me and says that Pastor Joseph Prince taught these things.
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