“But Hudson Taylor, young though he was, had learned to know God in a very real way. He had seen Him, as he wrote, quell the raging of a storm at sea, in answer to definite prayer, alter the direction of the wind, and give rain in a time of drought. He had seen Him, in answer to prayer, stay the hand of would-be murderers and quell the violence of enraged men. He had seen Him rebuke sickness in answer to prayer, and raise up the dying, when all hope of recovery seemed gone. For more than eight years he had proved His faithfulness in supplying the needs of his family and work in answer to prayer, unforeseen as many of those needs had been. How could he but encourage others to put their trust in the love that can not forget, the faithfulness that can not fail?”
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This beautiful biography of Hudson Taylor's life, written by his son and daughter-in-law, is one that every Christian would benefit from reading. It tells the story of Hudson Taylor's conversion--a remarkable story in and of itself, and a testimony to a mother's prayers. It tells the story of a surrendered life, a life of power and strength and submission and obedience. It tells the story of a man who trusted in the Lord alone for his supplies, the story of a man who was willing to give up human comforts and pleasures for the joy that was set before him. It tells the story of a man who wept over lost souls and whose life's work was to win them. It tells the story of the birth of the China Inland Mission, a society that was used greatly by the Lord for years even after Taylor's death. It tells the story of a life offered to Christ. It tells the story of Christ's love and grace and sufficiency when one man or woman chooses to bank everything on the promises of God and finds that all the Promises in Him are YES.
Description of the book (from CBD):
Compelled to share the gospel with the unreached people of China, Hudson Taylor devoted his life to this purpose. He modeled a life of utter dependence on Christ for both his spiritual and material needs. That was his secret and the reason for his lasting impact on the people of China and missions. This biography by his son and daughter in law has become a Christian classic.
To enter the giveaway, please comment below about why you would like to read this book OR about any Christian missionary who the Lord has used in your life to compel you to walk more closely with our Savior. The giveaway will run for ONE WEEK (February 25th-March 2nd)and then I will randomly select a name from a hat from those who commented below. So be sure to check back! I will announce the winner next Thursday (March 3rd) here and on Facebook and give that person three days to respond before randomly selecting another winner.
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And the Winner of the Monthly Book Giveaway (for a paperback copy of Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret is ). . .
And the Winner of the Monthly Book Giveaway (for a paperback copy of Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret is ). . .
Ashley (:-))
(name was randomly drawn from a hat--actually, a mug :-)).
Please e-mail me your address through the BLOGGER CONTACT FORM (found on the right -hand side of the blog) so that I may send this book to you!
Winner will be given three days to respond before I randomly select another winner.
Thank you all for participating!
Blessings in Christ,
Rebekah
Images of Taylor: Wikipedia Commons
