Modern Era Testimony

Faith Defies Persecution

How God Transformed Fear into Fearless Faith During Intense Persecution

1980s🇨🇳Henan Province, China

Deling's powerful testimony from 1980s China shows how God protected her family during intense Christian persecution, transforming her from fearful to...

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It felt like the world was collapsing, but I knew Jesus was my rock
Woman in Henan, China offers a faith testimony from China, recalling God protected during persecution in the 1980s.

Faith Tested During China Persecution

In the heart of Henan Province, China, during the tumultuous 1980s, Deling, the devoted wife of Brother Yun, faced a storm of persecution that threatened to tear her family apart. As the Chinese authorities relentlessly pursued Christians, Deling found herself at a crossroads. With Yun imprisoned, her faith was tested to the core. "It felt like the world was collapsing, but I knew Jesus was my rock," she recounted. Despite the fear and uncertainty, Deling gathered her children and fellow believers, encouraging them with the words of Jesus, 'Do not be afraid.' Her home became a sanctuary of prayer, where the oppressed found strength and courage.

Divine Protection from Authorities

In one particularly harrowing moment, the authorities stormed their gathering. Deling stood firm, her heart anchored in Christ. "I prayed for strength, knowing only Jesus could sustain us," she shared. Miraculously, the officers left without causing harm, baffled by the peace that filled the room. This was not just a coincidence; it was Jesus at work, shielding His people.

From Fear to Fearless Faith

Through these trials, Deling's faith grew, becoming a beacon of hope for many. People who had once been afraid to speak the name of Jesus were now emboldened by her unwavering testimony. Her transformation from a fearful wife to a fearless warrior for Christ was undeniable. Deling's story is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest valleys, Jesus can shine His light, turning fear into unshakeable faith and despair into testimony.

About This Testimony

What did God do?
Faith Deepened, Protected
Where in life?
Family, Church
How did it happen?
Through Community, Through Prayer, In Crisis

Source & Attribution

Curated by Doxa from the book "The Heavenly Man" by Brother Yun

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The Heavenly Man
Brother Yun with Paul Hattaway2002Primary Source✓ Verified
https://www.amazon.com/Heavenly-Man-Remarkable-Chinese-Christian/dp/082546207X

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