Put Aside Old Conceptions and Gain God’s Salvation

By Zhao Wei

There is a story: The State of Chu wanted to attack the State of Song, which was on the other side of a river. And they sent people to measure the depth of the river and place some markers in it in advance. Later, the river suddenly rose. But the Chu army didn’t know this, and they still tried to wade across the river following the markers at night. As a result, more than a thousand of their people were drowned. This sent a panic through the Chu army and they were utterly routed before the war.

Eastern Lightning | Stop Being Loyal to Riches, I Live For God（2)

By Zhenglu, United States

I had to work for six days a week because of the needs of work. So I appointed Sundays for the meetings. But sometimes on Sunday I would do some extra work for making money, which caused me to miss the gatherings. Knowing this, brothers and sisters fellowshiped with me about the importance of attending gatherings. I pondered this and thought what they said was true indeed: My understanding of God’s word is, after all, limited when I read at home on my own. But when I had meetings with brothers and sisters together, it was different. Everyone shared his own knowledge and in this way I did understand more. By comparison, to attend gathering is still more beneficial to me. But then I thought: Attending gatherings is important; yet earning money is also very important.… Indeed, every time after gathering, I did get some understanding of God’s word and felt bright in my heart, this simply cannot be obtained in exchange for my money, no matter how much I earn. In this way, I kept turning this over in my mind and did not know how to choose. Just as I was worried, I came before God and prayed to Him, “O God! I feel as if I were standing at the crossroad, not knowing how to choose between attending gatherings and making money. May You guide and enlighten me to understand Your will and choose according to Your will.”

Eastern Lightning | Stop Being Loyal to Riches, I Live For God (1)

Stop Being Loyal to Riches, I Live For God

By Zhenglu, United States

    When I was a kid, our family was quiet poor. We six siblings relied entirely on my father to support our family. From the time I was little, I always wore what my elder brother had outgrown. After getting home from school every day, each of us took a steamed corn bun out of the basket and some pickles from the jar, and that was our meal. In those days, every time I saw my classmates and their family eating rice, I thought in my heart: I will certainly make lots of money and live a good life in the future.

Eastern Lightning | Do You Know the Unknown Significance Behind Easter?

Hanxiao

Easter is known to every Christian, and it originated from the Lord Jesus’ resurrection and ascension three days after His crucifixion. Christians observe the feast of Easter to commemorate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, so Easter occurs between March 22 and April 25 each year. In this year, Easter Day is on April 16. When you are celebrating this feast, however, do you know why the Lord Jesus was resurrected three days after His death? And why did He appear to many people after His resurrection?

Know God’s Authority From All Things Created by God

Know God’s Authority From All Things Created by God

By Xiaocheng

Among all things, there are many plain little things. Because of seeing a great deal of them, we are usually blind to them as well as ignoring their existence. However, each of them has its own unique value and significance of existence. They live for showing forth the authority of the Creator, and for us human living a better and happier life. We should thank God for giving us all this! Listen! In the field, the wheat and the grass are talking something …

Eastern Lightning | Have Firm Love for God in Heavy Persecution and Adversity（2)

By Gao Min, China

    At that time, not only were my families monitored and criticized one by one, but the government even let go of me, a little child. I was studying in a civilian-run primary school and my school records were among the best in my class, but I was never given medals or red scarfs. Not only that, but the Red Guards said in an exasperated tone, “You’re a Christian child. Still think you can wear the red scarf? No way!” Hearing this word, I wept tears of misery. After coming back home, I asked my mom why. She said, “Silly child. It doesn’t matter whether you have the red scarf or not. It’s enough for us to believe in the Lord Jesus. If we gain the Lord’s approval, we’ll live in the kingdom of heaven. That can’t be exchanged for any material things.” Seeing my mother’s pious face, I agreed and nodded.

Eastern Lightning | Have Firm Love for God in Heavy Persecution and Adversity（1)

By Gao Min, China

Editor’s Note: She was born into a Christian family, and her family were Christians through seven generations. Her eldest grandfather and sixth aunt were both pious preachers who were respected by the local people; her whole family enjoyed the peace and joy from the Lord. But soon after, the Chinese government began to persecute religious beliefs and her families weren’t spared the suffering. Under such harsh environments, however, they still maintained their faith and love of the Lord. …