Two weeks ago I boarded a plane to Tokyo, Japan with 30 other iGosians from Kansas & Nebraska. None of us knew the plans God had for us or the ways he was going to use our desire to ‘Make Him Famous’ in those ten days.

Throughout our time in Tokyo God consistently reminded us of how everything is in his control and works to bring him glory. Several of us had many significant conversations through 5ME (five minute English). One of the greatest things about 5ME was getting to see everyone develop their stories. At the beginning of the week so many of us encountered people that knew absolutely nothing about the Bible or Jesus Christ. When asked they would respond, “No, I don’t understand.” Everyone had to find new ways to explain what Christ had done for us without the typical “church lingo.” (ex: saved, sin, Jesus, bible, Christian, ect.) It was so life-changing to have to struggle through my own story of how Christ changed my life and why I am a Christian. It became even more real and personal all over again. Getting to see the students going through the same life-changing experience was epic. We will never be the same.

God used us in Tokyo two weeks ago to prayer walk and pass out material. He used us to have great conversations with people on the trains, in coffee shops, and at the parks. We were willing to make new friends and are still talking to some of them with the intent of “sharing the gospel as well as life” with them. We visited some of the tallest buildings in Tokyo and prayed over the whole city. We even got the opportunity to visit the largest temple in the city where we saw people seeking a false god. It was easy to see God’s grace being poured out among a people desperately seeking truth. God showed us his love for the people of Tokyo, but he also showed us his deep love for us.

We have seen that God is in control and he is working his will in Japan so that in his perfect time his name will be known everywhere. What a day that will be when Japan becomes known as a country that follows Christ. Would you join us in praying for this incredibly large unreached people group?