I am inspired by many great people in my everyday life. Especially some great faithful Christian women from the church.
She speaks with wisdom
It was Pastor Sun Lihu's faithful preaching that attracted me and strengthened my confidence to settle down with Chongwenmen church.
Her sermon was strong and powerful. "She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction on her tough." (Proverbs chapter 31, verse 26).
The theme of the very first preaching that I heard was "Submit yourself to God". Pastor Sun compared those who do not surrender themselves to God to those who are sick but refusing to take drugs.
The sick want to be their own and are not willing to undertake the pain of treatments. It's just like humans' ego. Without knowing God, humans consider they are the most intelligent creatures and think highly of themselves. The sick may get worse without proper treatments. What will happen to human beings without knowing God?
The question shocked me! I realized that I was one of those who are sick while refusing to take drugs! I felt that the question was asked to me. Since then, I have decided to settle down with Chongwenmen church.
I was continually enlightened by Pastor Sun's preaching later on. She humbly serves her role as God's servant who keeps delivering truths to God's followers. Inspired by her, I decided to join the baptism class where I made friends with two other lovely and great ladies.
She opens her arms to the needy
Mrs. Yan Ruyu was the speaker of the first baptism class. I was totally attracted by her colloquial humor language and vivid body gestures in the class. She is approachable and positive. You could never imagine that she had fought with cancer for three years.
"Without God's help, I can't overcome the fear and pain during treatments." said Mrs. Yan.
Powered with great faith, Mrs. Yan tries her best to serve the church and does good to others though she is the one who needs to be taken care of. She becomes the speaker in baptism classes and helps more and more beginners to build faith; She talks with us gently and listens to our troubles patiently after classes; She travelled to Thailand and joined the local church to look after orphans there. "She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy." (Proverbs chapter 31, verse 20).
She is clothed with strengthen and dignity
Yi Qing is a special friend that I made with from the baptism class. She is a caring listener. I poured out my troubles to her every time we met in the church. Her words are full of positive energy and she is always the one who offers wise suggestions.
"It seems that you never have any trouble in your life." I asked Yi Qing one time as she always looks positive and peaceful.
After a short silence, Yi Qing said: "Yes, I have! I was diagnosed with hysteromyoma eight years ago. I've been receiving treatments for eight years as I want a baby so much. The treatments were painful and I was desperate after every treatment failure. But I know that God has His arrangements on me. All I need to do is to submit myself to Him and have faith on Him!"
I was amazed by Yi Qing's strong belief! "She is clothed with strengthen and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come." (Proverbs chapter 31, verse 25). Let's pray that the treatment will work out for Yi Qing and her dream comes true soon.
Women who fear the LORD
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised." (Proverbs chapter 31, verse 30).
Thank God for letting me know and make friends with those great women who fear God! They are faithful and powerful, they are equipped with dignity and nobility, and they are worth far more than rubies.
Cheng Xingyi (known as Cindy) was born and brought up in central China. Cindy enjoys travelling and reading history books. Cindy is inspired by talking with local people when travelling abroad experiencing different parts of the world, as well as herself.
Cheng Xingyi's previous articles may be found at http://www.pressserviceinternational.org/cindy-cheng.html