Christmas Lights

The following bit comes from a report from the voice of the martyrs.which is an awesome organisation that provides a voice for those who are being persecuted in countries around the world and tries to help them as much as they can.While us in the western world have the easy life many christians in other parts of the world are being tortured,beaten and killed for telling others about Jesus, even as small as having a bible.heres what happens to those in China around christmas time............

The next time that you buy a box of Christmas lights why don’t you look on the label, the little label on the cord that says “made in China”.
Chances are that that string of lights that you’re holding in your hand was assembled by persecuted brothers and sisters in China.
Upon arrest, a believer is immediately beaten. Christians are usually thrown into prison without trial. The typical diet for a jailed Christian consists of 500 calories a day (about two small bowls of soup and a roll). While in prison believers work hard labour for 16 – 20 hours per day and must try to meet impossible quotas such as 3000 to 5000 Christmas lights per day. When believers do not meet quota they are beaten and sent back to finish the job – even if they must start the next day’s work without sleep. Some imprisoned believers have reported receiving only one glass of water each day. They are told they can either drink it or use it for a shower.
So what’s so torturous about making Christmas lights? Well imagine sitting on a cold or muddy ground with only a huge box of lights and wire in front of you. Without tools of any kind you must assemble 3000 to 5000 lights per day. There’s no time for rest or breaks. Quickly your fingers become numb and bloody, your teeth serve as your only crimping tool. And as you work to complete your task, you know that a severe beating awaits if you do not get it all done.

How hectics that! they are going through that for believing in God,and not giving in. Do you hold God that high? would you go through that for God?
Not just next time you look at a box but when you drive by a house with alot of lights on it fully done up looking really good, think of who made the lights and what they are going through and who they are doing it for,God.