I also brought books and warm clothing to share with Christian workers. New church buildings are being built, though the people are poor and building materials are very expensive so the projects take a long time to complete. I was very excited to find out that there are five people training for full time ministry with one of the tribal groups. Several of the pastors are very elderly. God has been good in giving them long lives, but it was good to see younger students studying to be pastors.
Life is a very difficult in Burma.
Some times I feel the situation is hopeless. But then I remember how God led the Israelites out of Egypt through many miracles. We need a miracle so that peaceful change can occur. I have been reflecting recently how the devil uses our feelings of hopelessness to paralyze us. We need to be pro-active in praying for a peaceful change that will lead to the people being able to govern themselves and join the outside world.