World Prayer Today

Seeds of Faith Being Planted in Japan

Prayer Points

• Pray for open hearts – That unbelievers in Japan who hear God’s Word will have soft hearts to receive the gospel.
• Pray for curiosity – That casual listeners will return again and again until they come to know Christ personally.
• Pray for spiritual breakthrough – That God will tear down barriers and bring a wave of new faith across Japan.

Sometimes the first step toward faith is simply hearing God’s Word. Again and again, Scripture reminds us that God’s truth never returns void. Even when it falls on ears that aren’t quite ready to believe, seeds are planted. Hearts are softened and minds are filled with curiosity. That’s what’s happening in Japan—where THRU the BIBLE is faithfully broadcasting God’s Word, even to those who don’t yet know Him. Today’s listener stories remind us that God is always at work—quietly drawing people to Himself, sometimes one verse at a time.

Be encouraged by this story from a listener in Japan:

“TTB is a Christian program, but I think there are many people like me who are not believers, yet they also listen to it. I'm a casual listener who tunes in from time to time. Every time it airs, there are so many Bible verses that make sense to me. I am not a Christian right now, but I encourage my colleagues to give it a try and listen to it. Many radio programs these days are just talk and music, so I think it's great to have a program like TTB that has clear teaching.”

What a testimony to the quiet power of God’s Word! Though this listener doesn’t yet identify as a Christian, the truth of Scripture is speaking to their heart. We thank God for the clarity of THRU the BIBLE’s teaching and how He is using it to stir up interest, understanding, and spiritual curiosity in Japan.

Let this story encourage you. God is always at work, even when we don’t see immediate fruit. Let’s pray that the seeds planted in Japan will grow into saving faith. And may we be just as bold in sharing God’s Word with unbelievers in our lives, trusting Him with the outcome.

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So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. - Isaiah 55:11