Jet sought to reconnect with Kwan, a NK believer living in a remote province who was briefly able to travel near the border. Because of intense surveillance, the meeting had to be arranged quietly through mutual contacts. Jet waited, uncertain, until at last the phone rang.
A burst of static crackled in his ear, followed by a tense voice.
“Are you Jet?”
“Yes. It’s me. I’ve missed you so much,” Jet replied.
“Thank you for remembering me—and for coming to see me after more than ten years.” The line went dead. Moments later, the phone rang again.
“You know the book I brought home last time?” Kwan asked. “Can you get me another copy? I didn’t realize it then, but after reading it, I regret taking only one.”
He was speaking of the Gospels.
Jet was deeply moved by Kwan’s longing for God’s Word. He promised to bring another Bible on his next visit and gently asked, “Did you really say you memorized the entire book because it’s so good?”
“Yes,” Kwan answered. “When I’m alone, I memorize it by heart so I won’t forget anything.”
“You’re doing well,” Jet said. “Have you seen any other believers around you?”
“When I listen carefully to what people say,” Kwan replied, “sometimes I think, ‘That person believes in Him.’ There’s a grandmother in my neighborhood who hums a hymn I used to hear in China. When I asked if I could teach her the song, she became startled and avoided the question. Her children seem different too. It’s only a hunch—but even that gives me comfort. Please pray for us.”
As the call ended, Jet whispered, “Be blessed in His name.” His throat tightened, and tears of gratitude filled his eyes. “God has not abandoned the people of N. Korea,” he thought. “He is still caring for them with an endless, faithful love.”
Join in prayer for:
More Bibles to be sent to the NK believers who memorize the words and recite them in their hearts.
Isolated NK believers to cling to the Word of Life and maintain their faith.
People such as Jet to continue to follow up on connections they have to encourage the NK believers, even in brief snippets of conversation.
NKs who do not yet know Jesus to receive a Bible or copy of the Gospels and soak in the Word.