Daily Devotion

“If we are content with merely distributing pamphlets and preaching on the streets, the gospel will drift like duckweed. We must establish schools that teach not only divine truth but also science, history, and geography. We must cultivate well-rounded individuals, enabling these young people to understand the beauty of God's creation and to become upright and visionary citizens in the future society. Only when China's youth begin to think with both reason and faith will the renewal of this ancient empire truly begin.”

William Jones Boone · "Spiritual Mission Quarterly"

Scripture

Luke 2:52 Jesus grew together in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

Reflection

Bishop William Wen reminds us that faith should not be a floating "duckweed," but rather rooted in the soil of holistic growth. Jesus' growth encompassed four dimensions: wisdom, stature, theology, and social interaction. This reveals to us that a complete life requires not only spiritual passion but also rational thinking and the skills to serve society. In our busy lives with studies, work, or ministry, have we neglected this balance? True "renewal" begins when we integrate faith into our daily knowledge and responsibilities. Let us pursue the integrity that enables us to understand the beauty of creation and to be light and salt in society.