At the Threshold of 2026

Rev. K T Kao

We thank the Lord for His guidance as we cross the year-end and enter 2026. The global home-to-home distribution of gospel tracts by all EHC offices is a monumental task that absolutely cannot be accomplished by the participation of only a few people. Just as a few raindrops cannot nourish the land and sparse sunlight cannot warm the earth, so too, the Bible often emphasizes the “prayers of all the saints.” In intercessory ministry, if only a few people make the effort, it is difficult to shoulder such an important mission.

When a Christian does not pray for a day, their spiritual life sends a warning signal. If they have long been accustomed to a life without prayer, their spirit is on the edge of danger, at risk of gradually withering! Not only might they neglect worship, but they may also even leave the church. Let us thus examine ourselves under the illumination of the Holy Spirit.

If every reader of our Prayer Times could dedicate fifteen minutes each day over the next six months to pray for various ministries, then the cumulative intercessory time of Christians worldwide for those who are suffering, about to die, or serving despite trials and oppression, would amount to countless precious minutes. Such intercessory prayer in the work of distributing gospel tracts globally carries significance far beyond all the gold and silver in the world. If every believer could cooperate in intercessory prayer, what a glorious thing that would be! If we do this, we can be confident that in the near future, the Gospel will reach the entire world. Will you partner with us? Are you willing to pray for others? May God move your heart to collaborate with us in this intercessory ministry.

Furthermore, it is best if your prayer has a fixed time. From Scripture, we see that David and Daniel often prayed at set times - morning, noon, and evening, and Peter and John prayed daily at three in the afternoon. By keeping a fixed prayer time, your prayer life will be greatly strengthened. Perhaps we can try allocating specific daily prayer periods, such as ten minutes, fifteen minutes, or an hour. By doing so, you can cultivate a remarkably beautiful prayer habit. The key is that without a fixed time for prayer, Satan will often swoop in to deprive you of your right to fellowship with God.

Having served in gospel tract outreach for 53 years, we can say without reservation that the greatest need of this ministry today is not money, manpower, or material resources. The greatest need is Christians with a genuine burden to serve among unreached groups, those who are willing to devote time daily, consistently, systematically, fervently, and compassionately to sustain intercessory prayer. Are you ready and willing to become one of these Christians?