Happy or Not?
A recent study by the United Nations claimed that Taiwan is the 24th happiest nation on earth, and the happiest nation in East Asia.
Canada in comparison, ranked 15th this year. Do you feel happy? Did you ever think about the fact that you may be happier than some others on planet earth?
But back to reporting on Taiwan and its reaction to the news. Being the happiest nation in East Asia sounds like something to be proud of.
However, the subtitle of the linked newspaper article indicates that Taiwan is NOT so happy about being labelled as a province of Mainland China. The “mislabelling” has resulted in a sense that the effort and work of the Taiwanese people was not recognized. The happiness that the report generated appears to have somewhat evaporated.
We all like recognition for what we do. God does too! He says He does not want to share his “glory” with others. He desires to be worshipped for what He does, giving credit where credit is due.
This is one reason that we must be careful to not take credit for something that we have only contributed towards. We are making the effort to share about Christ with people around us, but ONLY God can save them from their sins. (Isa. 43:11; Ps. 62:1; Acts 4:12)
We are doing many things to help establish a church in Baozhong Township, but ONLY God causes His church to grow. (1 Cor.3:6-7; Col. 2:19; Eph. 4:16)
Will you please join us in praying for Taiwanese working class people to hear the gospel, believe in Christ, and be added to God’s church?
Praise and Prayer
- Please pray for God to comfort Chen Mama on the passing of her husband. She is a senior who regularly attends services at our church.
- Please pray for Pastor Joshua to be refreshed as he takes some vacation days with his family this week.
- Please pray for Easter celebration preparations. We will tell the story of Easter at the April 1 classes in the elementary school. The three Yunlin Alliance churches will hold Joint Good Friday (April 2) and Easter Worship (April 4) services this year.