Daily Devotion

“Looking back on my years inland, what amazes me most is not the harshness of the environment, but God's provision in every little detail. His faithfulness was my only anchor in the storm.”

George Duncan · China's Millions

Scripture

Hebrews 6:19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure, that which enters into the inner sanctuary.

Reflection

When we find ourselves in the "storms" of life or in the unknown "inland," our eyes are often filled with the harshness of the environment, causing us to overlook the hidden yet loving hand. Tong Genfu discovered in his solitude in Nanjing that God's provision often lies not in earth-shattering miracles, but in the preparation in every "small detail"—perhaps the kindness of a stranger, or a sliver of peace in dire straits. True faith is not about favorable circumstances, but about having an "anchor for the soul" amidst turmoil. Today, try to detach yourself from the trivialities and anxieties of life, and count those small moments around you that we take for granted, yet are in fact God's faithful preparation.