God Will Never Leave Nor Forsake Us
For Hudson Taylor, the many trials and embarrassments he suffered as a young Missionary pioneer in China only helped him prove the promise, "I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.'
Following excerpt from 11% into Faith And Facts, As Illustrated in the History of the China Inland Mission by Marshall Broomhall
The embarrassments, difficulties, and dangers of those early times to one of a sensitive nature can hardly be exaggerated. In addition to all the miseries connected with war, the perplexity of being only able to rent a home at £120 a year with an income of not more than £80 was no small matter. By sub-letting half the house, however, the difficulties were surmounted, but few can realise how distressing such a situation must have been to a young, untried, and lonely pioneer.
“The great enemy is always ready with his oft-repeated suggestion. All these things are against me,” wrote Mr. Taylor. “But oh, how false the world! The cold, and even the hunger, the watchings and sleeplessness of nights of danger, and the feeling at times of utter isolation and helplessness, were well and wisely chosen, and tenderly and lovingly meted out. What circumstances could have rendered the Word of God more sweet, the presence of God more real, the help of God more precious? They were times, indeed, of emptying and humbling, but were experiences that made not ashamed, and that strengthened purpose to go forward as God might direct, with His proved promise, ‘I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee’. One can see, even now, that 'as for God, His way is perfect,’ and yet can rejoice that the missionary path of to-day is comparatively a smooth and an easy one.”
“The great enemy is always ready with his oft-repeated suggestion. All these things are against me,” wrote Mr. Taylor. “But oh, how false the world! The cold, and even the hunger, the watchings and sleeplessness of nights of danger, and the feeling at times of utter isolation and helplessness, were well and wisely chosen, and tenderly and lovingly meted out. What circumstances could have rendered the Word of God more sweet, the presence of God more real, the help of God more precious? They were times, indeed, of emptying and humbling, but were experiences that made not ashamed, and that strengthened purpose to go forward as God might direct, with His proved promise, ‘I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee’. One can see, even now, that 'as for God, His way is perfect,’ and yet can rejoice that the missionary path of to-day is comparatively a smooth and an easy one.”
Faith And Facts, As Illustrated in the History of the China Inland Mission
by Marshall Broomhall
| Genre: | Organization |
| Subject: | China Inland Mission |
| Publisher: | China Inland Mission |
| Year: | 1909 |
| Location: | London |
| Library: | Open Library |
| Online: | https://openlibrary.org/books/OL22879944... |
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Having loaned his all to the Lord by giving to a poor family, Hudson Taylor was blessed to receive from the Lord in his own time of need. And the experience stayed with him forever!
For Hudson Taylor, the many trials and embarrassments he suffered as a young Missionary pioneer in China only helped him prove the promise, "I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.'
Only by handing over his burden about co-labourers and their sustenance to the Almighty, did Hudson Taylor—whose health was starting to be affected by this burden—find not just the sleep that for weeks eluded him, but also lasting rest for his troubled soul.
In a most passionate and animated appeal, that reveal the extent of his burden for the unsaved, a young missionary pioneer to Inland China, writes believers in his home country, challenging them to pray, to offer their resources, and most importantly, to offer themselves that these millions, may get to know the only Name by which men must be saved!
Not even the trying times they were going through was enough to deter Christians of the China Inland Mission from demanding more from an ever faithful God. They needed more workers, and so they simply prayed! And God answered; providing not just the workers but the means for their sustenance too.
Missionary candidates were due for sending out to China, but there was no means to do so. This matter was made a subject of prayer, and yet again, it was proved that "God's work will not lack God's supply!"
Mr. Duncan had exhausted all of his supply, and was told at breakfast by his help, that there was nothing to make dinner with. But Mr. Duncan's faith was in the God who promised to provide our daily needs. And he was not put to shame for help came; from a quite unlikely source!
In a time of dire need, Dr. A. W. Douthwaite, was made a tempting offer that if taken, will solve his financial problems but have him leave his work as a medical missionary. But supported by his wife, Dr. Douthwaite chose to trust in God for his family's needs; and that same day, the Lord sent help from various sources.
Mr. G. Stott, undeterred by his physical disability—the loss of one leg early on in life—committed over 23 years of his life, until his death; pioneering and preaching the gospel in Chekiang, enduring many hardships but always comforted by the loving presence of his God.
Marshall Broomhall writes about a poor widow, who though dependent on the goodwill of others, made it her duty to give in support of the China Inland Mission at several times. Filled with a generous Spirit, out of the little she had and received, she gave to support God's work.
Moved by a story she read of the famine in China, a poor widow gave out her all to support the victims, without knowing where help will come from for her. But the God in whom she trusted was faithful to provide for her soon afterwards!
When the story of a widow's generosity was read by Mr. Broomhall at a breakfast meeting with some wealthy believers, they were challenged to do more for God. So they gave liberally, like the widow whose story they had listened to.