Daily Devotion

“Now every child of God knows that happiness is alone enjoyed in walking in obedience to God's revealed will, and so conscious am I of being where God has placed me that no further desire enters my head: it is not duty, no, but joy unspeakable and very real.”

Arthur T. Polhill-Turner · "A Year's Experience in China" (June 1886), in B. Broomhall, ed., The Evangelisation of the World (1889)

Scripture

Acts 20:24 But I consider my life neither precious nor valuable, only to finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus, as a testimony to the good news of God’s grace.

Reflection

The world often measures success by titles and stability, but Paul and Arthur Polhill-Turner anchored their lives to a heavenly calling. True value lies not in avoiding storms or winning applause, but in valuing the mandate entrusted to them above personal gain. In the daily details of work, family, and life, God has left unique, small missions. We don't need to do anything earth-shattering; we only need to stand firm where God has placed us, put aside calculation and indifference, and use faithful words and deeds and sincere love to bring the light of Christ into the troubled and dark corners around us.