AMAZING OPPORTUNITIES BEHIND CLOSED DOORS ::

When you hear the term "Restricted Access Nation" what normally comes to your mind? Do you think about the "hard ground" that needs to be ploughed? Do you think about the heightened security risks and the possibility of being so paralyses by fear that you become immobilized? Do you think about "clandestine" type ministry; missionaries that look like 007 agents hiding in dark alleys and living a life of mystery?

Probably one thing we don't think about is that behind closed doors lie amazing opportunities to share the love of Christ and that timeless message that "God draws near to His people WHEREVER they are". This truth-filled statement has been the reality for many RAN workers over this past year and is a great reminder to us wherever we are.

Over this past year (2008), Asia SPAN International has been involved in many miraculous ministry opportunities in Restricted Access Asia. We have seen the Olympic Project make way for hundreds to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ and develop relationships with believers that have developed into decisions to follow Jesus. We have also seen over 1,200 children impacted with the message of the love of Christ through our "Camp Hope" program which reached out to migrant children as well as survivors from the Sichuan earthquake. There have been many opportunities for RAN workers to simply share their faith story with eager listeners; a miracle when you consider that these individuals live in a country where open evangelism is forbidden.

Let us stop and consider the incredible opportunities that exist because our God can "make a way where there seems to be no way". Perhaps, in your own context, you need to understand that truth today. Look for the possible in the impossible; experience the God who opens closed doors!