Itinerating Under Difficulties by B. A. MEEKER

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 23, 1915

Itinerating Under Difficulties

By B. A. MEEKER

B. A. MEEKER

It was Brother Ham’s desire that I accompany him to Kongmoon. The trip occupied the most of one day. In the section between Canton and Kongmoon one may see thousands of acres which have been flooded. The rice fields have been totally destroyed, and the water is still unusually high. In many places the farmers are unable to plant new crops.

When we reached Kongmoon, we found that much of the city was flooded. We took off our shoes and waded through the water. The attendance at the Sabbath service was not good because of the flood, but we experienced God’s blessing, and felt encouraged at the prospects for real missionary work in that large city.

Brother Ham spoke to the people concerning the worship of false gods. He called their attention to the one true God. The texts that he read were very plain. It seems that wherever one goes it would not be amiss to emphasize the fact that the God whom we serve is the Creator of heaven and earth. This statement of truth seems to make a deep impression upon the Chinese mind.

In the afternoon we went to a city about five miles from Kongmoon. Here we had an interesting Bible study with a family of three adults and several children. There was good attention paid, and a profitable hour was spent. This family are deeply interested in gospel work, and for some years have had services in their home. They have a little chapel, and have invited our evangelist to hold studies with them. They have fully decided to obey the truth, and are

asking for baptism. We feel much encouraged to see them so earnest in the service of God.

When we went to our boat, we waded through water up to our knees. If the water had not been so deep, we could have met more people, but we feel that as it was, our trip was not in vain. This work of carrying God’s sunshine to darkened hearts is the most precious employment in which man may engage. Let us be always in his service.