And another beautiful day in Japan...

From The Tokyo Government Tower on the 45th floor, from the North, East, South, & West windows, the view is nothing but city as far as the eye can see. City, city, city, so much that it hurts your eyes. Over 33 million people live in the areas that the missionaries here are seeking to share with. The need is obviously great when you speak of the Bible and get blank stares because they haven't heard of it.

The people are beautiful, their faces scream innocence because they aren't at all aware of their hostage situation. As Grasshopper said, they are prisoners and don't even know it. People here are so kind, it is so overwhelming! Everyone smiles and their eyes seek to please. They are expected to work such long hours. Yesterday we met a man who works 11am-1am. And countless others do similarly. Their identity lies in what they do. In their eyes, that is their worth.

If only they knew, if only they all heard-Worth is in Christ Jesus, He is all they need.

Pray for these people, for salvation and great joy to come to this city. What a global awakening that would cause!