“The Triumph of John & Betty Stam” As I read this simple yet awesome little book God spoke to my heart. I was revived again in my heart to give everything no matter the cost. At any price. For my Precious Lord and Savior.

As I lay on my bed and finishing this book I prayed and dedicated my life to missionary service whether He call me away to a place far, far away or right in my own town. Wherever I can serve Him I except. I will go. I will do. Lord show me. I am yours at any cost.

The things I noticed about this young couple that made me examine my heart are things I would like to share here. I want the kind of fire they had for the Lord. These people really, really loved God heart, soul, mind and strength. They were willing to give up anything and everything they had for Christ and did in the end- their very life. They had faith and trusted God would lead them together if that was His will.

John and Betty knew God had a wonderful plan for them to be together when they both met in Shanghai not even knowing the other was going to be there. They made no plans and were totally surprised when they did meet in China, unexpectedly. They were engaged to be married at that time. God cares about this area of our lives.
The thing that most impressed me was the awesome love for Christ they had. There love for Jesus was so great it was ruled by Christ and not there own feelings or emotions.

The ministry was very hard at times walking long, long mountainous roads to get to places to preach and teach the people gathered there to hear. At times they said that many times there were very, very few people there to listen. But they stayed faithful. They were not discouraged but walking the long walk to other places to share Christ. They both had a burden for China for the lost ones who lived there.

They loved Christ so much they were willing to give everything. It was evident in the way they lived. And in their death. I ask myself the question is it evident in my life that Christ is my love. That I am totally and completely in-love with Christ. Is He everything to me? I fear that to many times I fall into my own ways of loving myself. Thinking of myself and forgetting Him. Thinking of what might please me today. Instead of what would please Him.

Before they were led to the little hill were they would soon pass into eternity they had to leave their precious little baby girl, Helen. They loved her so very much it was evident in the letters written home to their parents. How could you look into the little eyes of your only baby for the last time if God was not real to them both.God was very real to this couple. This is I want for my life. I pray God would take my life and use it in any way He chooses to bring glory to Himself.

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