The "This I Know People"

God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, that everyone who has faith in him may not die but have eternal life (John 3:16 New English Bible).

Recently I wrote a devotional message about a Canadian woman named Catherine who wanted to use a devotional of mine about the children’s hymn, “Jesus Loves Me.” It started me thinking about why I loved that message so much. Among all the wonderful stories about that hymn, I decided to retell a story that happened in 1949.

In that year, Communism was taking over the country of China and there were many Christians inside China’s borders. These Christians were being persecuted.  Family and friends outside of China were worried about those who were trapped.

A group of those Christians inside China’s borders wanted to tell their loved ones in a letter that they were OK, but they were concerned that the censors wouldn’t let their letter go through. So, they wrote a letter saying that “the this I know people” are well. The censors thought that phrase was nonsensical and let the message go through. 

In today’s world, Christians are being persecuted again.  Are you a “this I know” Christian? Let’s continue to go out and tell the world about Jesus’ love for all of us.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, the gift of Your Son, Jesus, is the greatest blessing you have given us. Please give us the strength to continue spreading the news of Jesus’ love. In His name we pray. Amen

Judy Welch