Habakkuk 2:3 ‘For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.’

DAILY READING – Luke 12:1-31; Genesis 21; Psalm 14

The first Protestant missionary to China was Robert Morrison, who laid a foundation for today’s Chinese Church.
After being ordained in London on 8th January 1807, by 31st January, he embarked on his mission to China.
At that time, China was an elusive country, far away from Europe and could only be reached after a 5 month journey by sailing ship. Morrison’s arrival in China was met with great hostility as the Chinese government was against missionary activities and only foreigners on the mission of trade were allowed.
The emperors of China had pronounced the death sentence on any of its nationals that would teach a foreigner the Chinese language. Foreign religions were banned and prosecuted with the death sentence.
Such were the times when Robert Morrison left for China. From a human perspective, it seemed he had embarked on a mission impossible because China was like a closed fortress.
When he first arrived, Morrison tried to go unnoticed by dressing like the Chinese people. However, it only served to render him the more unusual, and to attract attention. A foreigner dressed up in Chinese clothes excited suspicions, as it suggested he was endeavoring stealthly to infiltrate into the Chinese society.
Under these circumstances Morrison resumed the European manners of dressing . Yet, his presence continued to excite suspicions.
Morrison could only find miserable lodgings as it was difficult for him to find anyone to take him in. He paid an exorbitant price for a dilapidated top-floor room, and had not been long in it before the roof fell in with a crash.
After it was patched with some sort of covering, his landlord raised his rent by one-third. Morrison was forced to go out again into the streets to seek another lodging.
Yet despite all the difficulties he toiled until he eventually accomplished his mission of translating the New Testament Bible into the Chinese language in 1813. With another colleague, he was able to translate the entire Bible in 1821.
Morrison also compiled a Chinese dictionary for the use of Westerners. The Bible translation took 12 years and the compilation of the dictionary, 16 years.

Habakkuk 2:1-3 says that the vision is for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie:
This tells us that the fulfillment of every vision will involve patience and tenacity in its pursuit.
Many of us have an understanding of God’s plan for our lives but sometimes, we have difficulties when it comes to fulfilling it, because of obstacles encountered along the way.
When you have been called by God and it seems as if the mission is hard and difficult, you must trust in God’s faithfulness.
Hebrews 12:1-3 admonishes us to run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus. Therefore, to actualize the destiny that God has ordained for us, we must accept the responsibility of running with the vision and looking unto the Lord, to see us through.
If you know of a certainty He has spoken to you then hold on to His Word. Do not be discouraged by the difficult circumstances you may occasionally face. God will fulfill His promise to you in due time. . Just remain spiritually prepared through diligent study of the Word, prayers and fellowship with the Spirit. Surely as you walk in obedience trusting God always, the faithful One that called you, will soon do what He has said He will do.
Therefore do not get impatient or weary if you are not immediately getting the result you desire, keep sowing the seed required of you because harvest is coming.
Those who enjoy multiplied blessings from God are those who go all the way in pursuit of His plans. Therefore in whatever capacity you are serving God today, make up your mind to go all the way, and not stop halfway.
God is not a man that He should lie, neither the son of man that He should repent. His promises are always sure.
As you keep serving faithfully, it is only a matter of time before you reap the fruits of your labour and see the full manifestation of your vision.

PRAYER: Lord, please help me to follow patiently the path You have set before me. Help me to maintain my spiritual fire and to keep trusting You until I see the full manifestation of Your promises in Jesus Name.
QUOTE;
When God places His hand upon a man in life nothing can come against him, this is because the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. WORDBITE 222