Christmas in China

   

  Merry Christmas!   Christmas is a special day where we freely celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

     In other countries this is not necessarily true.  Mainland China is one of these countries.  Just acknowledging you are a Christian can bring persecution from the government, family, and friends.  Yet, these Christians are not afraid to share the Gospel message of Jesus.  When asked about this, one man looked at me in disbelief that I would even think otherwise.  Then, he said, “To know Christ means to die for Him.”

     Many Christians do have small Christmas celebrations in the privacy of their homes.  I am very thankful for the freedom we, as Americans, have to celebrate this joyous day outwardly, and to even be able to say the name, “Jesus” without the threat of persecution.  There will be a day when those in Mainland China will get to experience this joy and “REJOICE”.

                                   With love,

                                          ---joy

        Merry Christmas!!!