Japan is no exception to the yearning for self-expression and soul-searching that often comes with being in college as a young adult. Michael Oh, who founded Christ Bible Institute, articulates it well in this video that I hope you will watch (click the image below).
In the video you hear Michael say, "There are huge fissures; pains, and depths in youth culture that this generation is carrying with them that is contributing to a really powerful sense of hopelessness, of wondering, and identity-seeking." May the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ be shown in such marvelous power to a hopeless, wondering, identity-seeking generation. His power is made perfect in our weakness.
A recent article outlining a "Free Hugs" campaign in Japan reveals the very thing Michael talked about, particularly among young people I sincerely hope you read it as it helps to understand how to pray for Japan. In Japan, hugging in public is a big no-no. The people mentioned in the article have found strategic times to offer hugs to people and to actually receive a hug in return (during year-end holidays, weekends, etc.). One line in the article struck a chord in my heart--when the writer of the Japanese article asks the young Japanese men and women why they would offer to hug complete strangers their response is, "because we want to feel warmth".
The perfect; self-sacrificing love of Jesus Chris is the warm embrace needed in Japan.
Would you join us in praying for the Japanese people to experience an awakening to the gospel?
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