Hudson Taylor was the founder of the China inland mission,he was an English man,also a doctor,he lived in the 19th century,until briefly into the 20th century. He went boldly where no other missionaries had gone before,as the name China inland mission suggests.God used him to blaze a path into China,and when you read of the many Christians there are in China now,it is because of the work of that mission. Old age caught up with him,and he found this a trial ,because he was unable to work as he once did.The writer of his biography,wrote how,Hudson could just about pray,and that he felt sorely his inability to labour as he once did.Hudson said the following,/The true joy of life,was to do all for Jesus sake,sacrifice and labour were alike,sweet when it was for Him.Then he added after a pause'But it is hardest of all,to do nothing for His sake./ So many people find it hard to do nothing,old age,infirmity,disability and the like,cause them to not be able to do what they once did.We should not feel guilty if this is so,what is written of Hudson in his doing nothing,was his bright and joyous spirit,not one single complaint or murmur past his lips,he was always cheerful.
A prayer....../ Dear God we thank You for the memory of Hudson,one who served You faithfully,help us when we can do nothing to manifest ,joy ,peace,and contentment, in Jesus name Amen/
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