Living Hope for a Dying Man

As cancer ravaged his body, Guang reflected on his Chinese beliefs. He was too young to die, but doctors confirmed his chance of survival was .0001 percent. Laying in a hospital bed after a full year of treatment, physicians shared the devastating news. At the age of 24, Guang’s life felt incomplete.

But through the physical pain and spiritual anguish, God delivered hope. 

Guang’s sister, Houng, was a student at Khon Kaen University when she experienced the gospel through CO. Her life changed dramatically, but sharing Christ with family members was a challenge. When Houng learned of her brother’s diagnosis, she felt compelled to speak. 

On March 6, 2020, Houng, with the help of CO staff, explained the gospel to her dying brother.

With a softened heart, he proclaimed Jesus as Lord and embraced the hope of eternal life in Christ. 

Guang longed to attend a church service before his death, but the onset of COVID-19 suspended services, and Guang’s condition continued to decline.

For two weeks, fellow believers brought the church to him. CO students and staff rotated visiting hours to read scripture and unpack God’s truth. Local church members joined Guang in prayer for his friends and family to know Jesus.
 

Just 16 days after surrendering his life to Christ, Guang died. But his decision continues to impact those who hear his story.

Before his death, Guang asked his parents to organize a Christian funeral. They honored their son and worked with the local church to plan the service.

Sitting six feet apart and wearing medical masks, 70 of Guang’s friends and family gathered in his memory.