"It is a great comfort to me to know that God has called me to my work putting me where I am. I have not sought this position, and I dare not leave it. He knows why He placed me here - whether to do, to learn, or suffer. Meanwhile, beware of the haste of the impatient, impetuous flesh, and of its' disappointments and weariness. In the greatest difficulties, in the heaviest trials, in the deepest poverty in necessities, God has never failed me: the financial balance for the entire China Inland Mission yesterday was 25 cents. Praise the Lord! 25 cents ...plus all the promises of God." Hudson Taylor
And we thought we had financial problems! If you have never read the biography of Hudson Taylor and the story of the China Inland Mission, I encourage you to do so. Taylor firmly gripped two theological truths. One, he knew God had called him to the ministry of CIM. Because he was called, Taylor trusted God would also provide.
Second, Taylor also knew that he would battle his flesh when it came to doubting God’s provision. If you are like me, I struggle with the same feelings. I pray like Taylor, we would all be able to see all that God has given! 25 cents ...plus all the promises of God."
Thousands of years ago God made us a promise of a Savior. It all came to pass on Christmas Day. I pray that we would be reminded of God’s faithfulness this Christmas season
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