"Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy."

Sometime, I wonder where will I see the fruits of my labour. God is the one who causes the growth. My part is the sowing, watering, tending etc. It is hard work.

I remember one of my former Sunday School students. A potential leader but his commitment was always intermediate. Somehow we managed to establish very good rapport. I would go to his house after working and give him tuition for science up to 12 midnight. His mother used to go to temple to ask for 'holy water' and bring in for him to drink while we were having tuition session and he would throw it away when mother left the room.

When i moved on to lead another Sunday Class, I had to spend more time with the new students, which mean I had less time with him. As time goes on, we stopped meeting up.

Years later, I recieved a call from him. He was inviting me to his wedding and his whole family became Christians. What a joy to hear that he remains in the Lord and that his family members are all Christians!

I can think of other who laboured even longer. Morrison, the first protestant missioner who went to China. His whole life ministry saw one convert but he translated the whole Bible into Chinese. Todays, there are so many Chinese Christians.

For those of us who feel discouraged, God is keeper of His promise.

Lord, help me to press on and to trust you when I don't think I can continue. Amen