All of us have running lanes that God has marked out for our lives and we are encouraged to run in these lanes with perseverance. Sometimes the race is difficult but the more we train, and with our perseverance resting in God, the race we are called to run becomes more achievable.

As the runners pass the baton of the Olympic torch to one another this year, the Olympic flame in Beijing comes closer to being lit. There in the stadium when the Olympic torch is lit, a beacon of light will be seen by many throughout the world. However, today in many places throughout China, there is a light already burning. It burns so brightly that no Olympic flame can match its glow.

It is the light of the gospel burning in the hearts of many believers in the underground church. This flame is their passion to love Christ, a flame that cannot be extinguished. We are inspired by their examples and honoured to run with them and pass the baton of truth to those who will follow.

(Contributed by John Wilson, Executive Director of The Voice of the Martyrs)

Dear fellow runners in God's team, as we watch the Beijing Olympics, let us not be so caught up with the intensity of the events and results that we fail to participate in the Olympics ourselves. Let us join our hearts and prayers with the thousands of Christians out there whom will be praying for the people of China. Each time as you click towards the Olympic games' channels be prepared to say a short prayer for the lost souls in China. We are targetting not only the local chinese but also the foreign tourists watching the games. We want to ask the Lord for a bountiful harvest this summer in China.

To God be the glory.


-the saint-