Updated Edition: The Story Behind My Missions Zeal

J. Hudson Taylor, a key influencer in modern missions, is widely recognized for his unwavering trust in the Lord. What is often overlooked, yet more significant, is his refusal to rely on financial support from his parents and well-meaning individuals. Instead, he chose to wait on the Lord for all his needs, even going hungry rather than asking for assistance. His faith in God as the ultimate provider was unshakable.

The Lord proved his faithfulness by providing for J. Hudson Taylor in miraculous ways, demonstrating His goodness and desire to bless His children abundantly. Inspired by Taylor's faith, many others caught the vision, sparking a missionary revival. Taylor's memoirs serve as a testament to the power of trusting wholeheartedly in the Lord, the true source of provision.

In reflecting on his life, J. Hudson Taylor once said, "China is not to be won for Christ by quiet, ease-loving men and women... The stamp of men and women we need is such as will put Jesus, China, and souls first and foremost in everything and at every time—even life itself must be secondary." His words serve as a powerful reminder of the sacrificial nature of true devotion to Christ and spreading the Gospel.

J. Hudson Taylor's father, deeply burdened for the spiritual state of China, prayed that if God blessed him with a son, he would labor in the vast, needy empire. That prayer was answered when Taylor, at 21 years old, embarked on a journey to China. Today, his legacy as a pioneering figure in modern missions lives on, with his initial mission still thriving over 150 years later. Taylor's life serves as a testament to the transformative power of unwavering faith and dedication to the Great Commission.

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