The Special Thank You Gift

By Mary Vee
Luke 8

From Luke's Journal 

Photo by Mary Vee. View down to the Sea of Galilee from
the Mountain where it is believed Jesus was at this time.
Capernaum is down and to the left by the shore.

My name is Luke, I am a disciple of Jesus. The other disciples are here with me as well. 

You may imagine these disciples to be the close twelve men Jesus chose as His disciples.  

Actually, many more followed Jesus. Some could not devote all their time and money for traveling and meals. They came to hear Jesus when they could. Some joined us when we visited their village and nearby cities. Others took a leave from their work and spent weeks or more with us.

These followers had seen Jesus help the blind to see, the lame to walk, heal sicknesses, and cast out demons. Some of these followers were the ones healed by Jesus. 

The last time I visited with you, we had supper at a Pharisee's home. You can scroll down to read that story. The Pharisee was not happy about what Jesus did there. The next day we left the city. Jesus told us we would travel to each city and tell them the good news about the kingdom of God. 

We became very busy, too busy to cook or buy food. 

A few women who had been healed by Jesus joined as followers. They listened to Him speak about the kingdom of God. They listened to his teachings. As a special thank you gift to Jesus they devoted their money and lives to HIs work.

At meal time, these women brought food to Jesus and we twelve disciples. When there wasn't a place for them to cook, they bought food in nearby villages. Because of these women we had food.

Their kindness overwhelmed all of us. These women followers were: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had come out. Joanna, the wife of Cuza, the manager of Herod's household. Susanna, and many more.

Jesus never once sent any of them away like some teachers who thought ill of women. He answered their questions, and welcomed them with the other disciples.

Truly God sent these women to join us in following Jesus, and I am thankful.


Jesus said we will continue visiting villages tomorrow. 

 Come back to read the next story.

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sources: 
*A Harmony of the Gospels for Historical Study, An Analytical Synopsis of the Four Gospels by William Arnold Stevens and Ernest DeWitt Burton, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1932
*New International Version, New King James Version. 
*My Bible College training.
*My notes and walk through classes I've taught in Children's church. Answers to student questions, etc.
*Pastoral sermons on this time
*Matthew Henry Commentary
*F. LaGard Smith Commentary
*My notes from my trip to Israel.
*Photos from my trip to Israel.

The Woman With the Alabaster Jar.

By Mary Vee
Luke 7

From Luke's Journal 

Photo by Mary Vee. View down to the Sea of Galilee from
the Mountain where it is believed Jesus was at this time.
Capernaum is down and to the left by the shore.

My name is Luke, I am a disciple of Jesus. The other disciples are here with me as well. We went to an interesting dinner. Here's what happened:

A Pharisee invited Jesus to have dinner at his house. In our time, when an invitation went to such a teacher like Jesus, the host knew his disciples would come as well.

We arrived at the Pharisee's home and were shown to the table. In our time, people did not sit on chairs to a table. We reclined. It's true!

Jesus reclined at the table along with other guests. 

One more difference in a special dinner like this, sometimes men or women came into the home after hearing a certain guest was there. They expected to be let into the home and were.

I mention this because a woman happened to come into this Pharisee's home. She had an alabaster jar of perfume in her hands and whispered to the man at the door that she'd heard Jesus dined here tonight.

She walked into the dining area and stood behind Jesus's feet, (remember he is reclining at the table). Tears fell down her face first slowly then with great sorrow.

One of the other guest lived in this town. He told us this woman was a great sinner. One who usually was not welcome in most places. 

She wept more and more, sobbing and wiping her tears that fell on Jesus's feet. She kissed His feet, showing Him honor then poured the expensive perfume from her jar onto his feet. All the while she wept and wiped his feet with her hair.

The Pharisee who was the host looked at the woman and scowled. He sipped his drink then said softly so only one or two near him heard. "If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is. She is nothing more than a sinner."

Jesus looked at the Pharisee and said, "Simon, I have something to tell you."

The Pharisee smiled with such pride. "Tell me, teacher."

"All right. Two men owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay the money lender back. Out of compassion, he canceled the debts of both. Which of the two borrowers will love the moneylender more?"

Simon the Pharisee answered, "I suppose the one who had the bigger debt forgiven."

"You have judged correctly," Jesus said.

Jesus turned to the woman kneeling at his feet and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman?" He paused. "I came into your house. You didn't give me any water for my feet as is customary for guests, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 

"You didn't give me a kiss of welcome as is the custom, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. 

"You didn't put oil on my head as is the custom for guests, but she has poured perfume on my feet. 

"Her many sins have been forgiven because she loves much, but he who has been forgiven little, loves little." 

Jesus then said to the woman, "You sins are forgiven."

The guests around me and across the table looked at each other and said, "Who is this who forgives sins?"

Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you. Go in peace."

Those in the Pharisee's home were surprised at Jesus' words and His kindness to the woman.

Jesus said we will continue visiting villages tomorrow. 

 Come back to read the next story.

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sources: 
*A Harmony of the Gospels for Historical Study, An Analytical Synopsis of the Four Gospels by William Arnold Stevens and Ernest DeWitt Burton, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1932
*New International Version, New King James Version. 
*My Bible College training.
*My notes and walk through classes I've taught in Children's church. Answers to student questions, etc.
*Pastoral sermons on this time
*Matthew Henry Commentary
*F. LaGard Smith Commentary
*My notes from my trip to Israel.
*Photos from my trip to Israel.

Jesus Confirms Who John the Baptist Is

By Mary Vee
Matthew 11, Luke 7

From Matthew's Journal 

Photo by Mary Vee. View down to the Sea of Galilee from
the Mountain where it is believed Jesus was at this time.
Capernaum is down and to the left by the shore.

My name is Matthew, I am a disciple of Jesus.

Jesus led us southwest from the Galilee area. While visiting villages along the way, we had a surprise visit from a few of John the Baptist's disciples. They had a question for Jesus. Rather than answer them with words, He showed them proof that He is the Son of God come to do the will of His heavenly father.

John's disciples stayed with us a few days. They watched, marveled, then left to take their report back to John.

Many people had gathered around Jesus, anxious and excited to hear more of what He had to say and show. Jesus asked for the crowds attention. Everyone knew that John the Baptist preached to those who heard him in the desert. What they might not have known is what Jesus said about John. "What did you go out into the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind? If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes?"

The people smiled at that question. Anyone who saw John knew he wore clothes made from camel's hair. Hardly fine clothing.

"But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. These words have been written about John:

I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.

I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."

Jesus said, "From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it. For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. If you are willing to accept this, John is the Elijah who was to come. Those among you who have ears, let them hear." 

See, all the people, even the tax collectors said they agreed that God's way was right after hearing what Jesus said. This was because they had been baptized by John. 

But the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God's purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.

Jesus said, "John the Baptist didn't come eating fancy breads and wines yet you say John has a demon. I say, the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.' But wisdom is proved right by all her children."

From there Jesus walked on a ways.

 Come back to read the next story.

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sources: 
*A Harmony of the Gospels for Historical Study, An Analytical Synopsis of the Four Gospels by William Arnold Stevens and Ernest DeWitt Burton, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1932
*New International Version, New King James Version. 
*My Bible College training.
*My notes and walk through classes I've taught in Children's church. Answers to student questions, etc.
*Pastoral sermons on this time
*Matthew Henry Commentary
*F. LaGard Smith Commentary
*My notes from my trip to Israel.
*Photos from my trip to Israel.

John the Baptist's Big Question

By Mary Vee
Matthew 11, Luke 7

From one of John the Baptist's Disciple's Journals 

Photo by Mary Vee. View down to the Sea of Galilee from
the Mountain where it is believed Jesus was at this time.
Capernaum is down and to the left by the shore.

I am a disciple of John the Baptizer. I have been following him for some time. He has told those who listened to his words to prepare yourself. The Promised One is coming. 

As Jews, we'd waited such a long time for the Messiah to come. Never before had one spoken so strongly as John the Baptizer about the Promised One coming. 

We wondered if the One we should be looking for was here already. Somewhere in the country. If this was so, I didn't want to miss meeting Him.

I had witnessed the man named Jesus doing great miracles. He'd healed a centurion's slave. He raised a widow's son back to life.  John hadn't seen these events. He worked night and day preaching and teaching about the coming promised one.

This morning I and another disciple of John went to the prophet. "John, we have witnessed a man performing great miracles. Only recently, a funeral procession walked out the Nain city gates just as this man and the crowd following him happened by. Jesus, that was the man's name, was so taken by the widow that he stopped the procession and said to the her son, "Young man, get up!" Before our eyes the widow's son breathed and color returned to his face as he sat up."

John listened to us tell what we'd witness. "You say his name is Jesus?"

"Yes."

He stroke his beard and gazed off to the side before looking back at us. "I have a task for you two."

"We'll do anything you ask."

"Good. Go to the man called, Jesus and ask him if he is the one who was to come or should we expect someone else?"

We gathered our staffs and set off right away to where we'd last seen Jesus. By mid morning we found him and requested an opportunity to speak with him. His disciples introduced us. "These are disciples of John the Baptizer. They have a message."

Jesus welcomed us. He had a compassionate look in his eyes. If I didn't know any better, I'd say he already knew what we were going to ask. "Yes?" 

We bowed in respect as anyone would before a rabbi or prophet. "John the Baptizer has sent us to ask, 'Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?'"

He didn't answer right away. Instead he allowed us to stay near him. "Come." That day he walked through the villages among the people, listening to them, answering their questions. 

To those who were sick, he healed their diseases and sicknesses. 

To those who brought loved ones with evil spirits he freed them. 

To those who were blind, he restored their sight. 

To those who could not walk, he brought strength to their legs so they could walk again. 

For those who had leprosy he healed their skin and rid their body of the disease. 

To those who were deaf, he restored their hearing. 

He visited the homes of those who had died and brought them back to life. 

He preached the good news of God's love and forgiveness to the poor. 

After spending a few days with Jesus, he said to the other messenger and me, "Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard. Blessed is the man who does not fall away from believing in the Father because of me."

And so we did. I must admit we were very excited to tell John what we'd seen. So excited that as we neared him, we shouted, "John. John the Baptizer. We have news!"

He stopped his work and waited for us to run to him. We were so out of breathe from running. We were so excited to tell him the news. We laughed at our own babbling words! 

But John the Baptizer waited for us to speak. He sat down as we told him all we'd seen. Everyone who had come to hear the prophet, John's words that day listened to our witness of what Jesus had said and done.

It was then I knew, He is the One. 
Jesus. He is the Promised One. 
Of this I am more than sure. 
And believe.


Just like that, the news of what happened spread through all of Judea and the surrounding country about Jesus and all He had done. 

 Come back to read the next story.

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sources: 
*A Harmony of the Gospels for Historical Study, An Analytical Synopsis of the Four Gospels by William Arnold Stevens and Ernest DeWitt Burton, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1932
*New International Version, New King James Version. 
*My Bible College training.
*My notes and walk through classes I've taught in Children's church. Answers to student questions, etc.
*Pastoral sermons on this time
*Matthew Henry Commentary
*F. LaGard Smith Commentary
*My notes from my trip to Israel.
*Photos from my trip to Israel.

What Hushed A Crowd

By Mary Vee
Luke 8

From Luke's Journal 

Photo by Mary Vee. View down to the Sea of Galilee from
the Mountain where it is believed Jesus was at this time.
Capernaum is down and to the left by the shore.

Jesus left Capernaum. He didn't walk by himself. Oh no. He'd recently taught crowds on the mountain then healed the Centurion's servant. People wanted to see if he would do more.

Let's see, there was the twelve close disciples, many other disciples, and a large crowd who walked with him from Capernaum. They didn't know where he was headed, but they did know they wanted to see what might happen next.

Needless to say, the journey took longer than if one person had traveled the twenty plus miles southwest to a town called Nain.

As Jesus approached the city gate, a group of people carried out a person who had died. It was a man, the only son of a mother. The mother was also a widow, so she had no one to help for her.

A large crowd of people had followed the widow to support her in her grief. 

Jesus stopped and looked at the woman. He said to her, "Don't cry."

Jesus walked to the coffin and touched it. Those who carried the casket stood still.

Jesus said, "Young man, get up!" The casket swayed. 

Those carrying it set it on the ground. "It's moving!" They said. Their eyes widened.

The man sat up then began to speak. Everyone was shocked. The crowd following Jesus and the crowd following the widow had silenced. That was a lot of quiet people!

Jesus said to the young man, "Go. Help your mother."

He stood and walked to his mother then he gave her a hug. 

She hugged him and wept and kissed him. 

Just like that, the silent crowd became noisy. 

People cheered and shouted praises to God. 

They laughed.

They cried for joy.

They talked.

And even though everyone there saw what had happened, they retold the story as if the retelling confirmed what they saw.

YES! THE boy really came back to life after Jesus commanded him to.

The people then said, "A great prophet has appeared among us. God has come to help his people.

And just like that, the news of what happened spread through all of Judea and the surrounding country.

 Come back to read the next story.

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sources: 
*A Harmony of the Gospels for Historical Study, An Analytical Synopsis of the Four Gospels by William Arnold Stevens and Ernest DeWitt Burton, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1932
*New International Version, New King James Version. 
*My Bible College training.
*My notes and walk through classes I've taught in Children's church. Answers to student questions, etc.
*Pastoral sermons on this time
*Matthew Henry Commentary
*F. LaGard Smith Commentary
*My notes from my trip to Israel.
*Photos from my trip to Israel.

I Believe You Will, Jesus

By Mary Vee
Matthew 8 and Luke 7

From Matthew's Journal 

Photo by Mary Vee. View down to the Sea of Galilee from
the Mountain where it is believed Jesus was at this time.
Capernaum is down and to the left by the shore.

We'd spent much of the day on the side of a mountain bordering the Sea of Galilee with crowds of people and Jesus. It was the most amazing time I'd spent under the teachings of a great rabbi. My name is Matthew, and I am a disciple of Jesus. 

Once the people left, Jesus walked down to the city located on the shore called Capernaum. 

Some elders of the Jews came to Jesus. "Please, rabbi. We were sent to ask your help."

Jesus said, "What do you need?"

One man seemed to be their leader. He said, "There is a centurion's servant who is highly valued by his master. The servant is sick and about to die. The centurion sent us to ask for your help. This man, we feel, deserves to have your help because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue."

Jesus chose to go with the men. The other disciples and I followed to see what would happen. 

We walked through the city, turning at side streets.

After turning one corner, the leader of the elders said, "His house isn't much farther."

About this same time, a group of men ran from the direction we were walking. They shouted, "Wait. We have a message from our master, the centurion. He says, 'Lord, don't trouble yourself, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. That is why I did not consider myself worthy to come to you. Please, simply say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes. I tell that one, 'Come' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this' and he does it."

Jesus smiled. His eyebrows raised. He turned to the crowd that followed us and said, "Please listen, I have not found such great man of faith anywhere in Israel. 

"Many will come from the east and the west and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. 

"But those who lived in the kingdom beforehand, those who have no loyalty or belief in the king, or have a desire to serve will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."

Jesus turned to them and said, "Go. Tell your master the healing you asked for your servant has been done as you believed it would." 

The servants ran back to their master's home as Jesus said to deliver the message.

We went to the home a little later and saw the servant well. He was up and feeling fine.

What lesson did I learn from this? Well, I suppose it would be that when I ask God for help I should first believe that He will listen and help, then I should let Him take charge. His answer is best.

 Come back to read the next story.

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sources: 
*A Harmony of the Gospels for Historical Study, An Analytical Synopsis of the Four Gospels by William Arnold Stevens and Ernest DeWitt Burton, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1932
*New International Version, New King James Version. 
*My Bible College training.
*My notes and walk through classes I've taught in Children's church. Answers to student questions, etc.
*Pastoral sermons on this time
*Matthew Henry Commentary
*F. LaGard Smith Commentary
*My notes from my trip to Israel.
*Photos from my trip to Israel.

Jonathan Goforth- His Last Breath

By Mary Vee
Year: summer 1936

Jonathan Goforth 77 years old

Jonathan Goforth's Journal

My name is Jonathan Goforth. My wife, Rosalind, and I are missionaries in Manchuria. I will always say that whether I happen to be whether China, in Canada or another country.

In all the years I have been in Asia, I have never wanted to do anything else with my life than to tell the people in China and, as it turns out, Manchuria, about the living God who loves them. 

My 77 years and Rosalind's 70's tattle on us with health problems. Dear Rosalind was so ill we had to return to Canada for intensive medical treatment. 

I am not a sit around kind of person and was anxious to speak at meetings while we were in Canada. If I spoke honestly, I hoped we would return to Manchuria.

A speaking schedule was set up for me. I went to ten meetings a week on average sharing the work in Manchuria and encouraging anyone to go and share the message of the living God who loves the world.

Thousands attended those meetings. One night after a meeting went especially late, I went straight to bed. Rosalind had recovered from her illness by this time. She helped me get comfortable. Before I close my eyes, I am going to give my pen to Rosalind. I'm tired. So very tired.


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Hi. My name is Rosalind Goforth. I am finishing these words that my husband started. During the night he went to be with Jesus. He had a smile on his face even with being tired. Jonathan truly loved his work in China and I couldn't have been any happier being by his side.

We had a funeral for him at Knox Church in Toronto, the same place where he once said he would give his life to work for Christ in China. 

The service lasted a long time with many speakers wanting to step up to the podium and tell of Jonathan's work. 

They spoke about Jonathan's love and kindness. His determined spirit even after going blind. Everyone who spoke seemed to feel Jonathan Goforth was China's greatest evangelist who raised up many thousands of Chinese Christians now believing in The Living God.

Our lives have been blessed, even in the hardships, by a living God who truly loved us and took care of us. Both Jonathan and I hope you know Him too.





Resources Used for This Series
Being, Janet, and Geoff Benge. Jonathan Goforth: An Open Door in China. Seattle. WA: YWAM Pub., 2001.Print
Doyle, G. Wright. Builders of the Chinese Church: Pioneer Protestant Missionaries and Chinese Church Leaders. Eugene Oregon: Pickwick Pub, 2015. Print.
Goforth, Jonathan, and Rosaline Goforth, Miracle Lives of China, London" Marshall, Morgan & Scott, 1931, Print.
Goforth, Jonathan. "By My Spirit" Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1942. Print
Goforth, Rosalind. Climbing; Memories of a Missionary's Wife. Chicago: Moody Pub, n.d. Print
Goforth, Rosalind, How I Know God Answers Prayers; The Personal Testimony of One Life-time, New York: Harper & Brothers, 1921. Print
Goforth, Rosalind. Jonathan Goforth. Minneapolis, MN: Bethan House, 1986. Print
Goforth, Rosalind, How God Answers Prayer: The Mighty Miracles of God from the Mission Field of Jonathan Goforth. USA: Revival, 2016. Print Original copyright not stated.
Jackson, Dave, and Neta Jackson. Mask of the Wolf Boy: Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House, 1999. Print.
McCleary, Walter. An Hour with Jonathan Goforth: A Biography. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1938. Print.
Meloche, Renee Taft., and Bryan Pollard. Jonathan Goforth: Never Give up. Seattle, WA: YWAM, 2004. Print.

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Crowds Astonished-Sermon on the Mount

By Mary Vee
Matthew 7 and Luke 6

From Matthew's Journal 

Photo by Mary Vee. View down to the Sea of Galilee from
the Mountain where it is believed Jesus was at this time.
Capernaum is down and to the left by the shore.

My name is Matthew. I am a disciple of Jesus. I am here with other disciples, so one or more may add something to today's post. 

We are sitting on the side of a mountain bordering the Sea of Galilee, and there is a large number of people here with us, some have traveled a long ways to hear Jesus speak.

Jesus has been speaking most of the day. You may know this talk as the Sermon on the Mount. The previous posts telling what he said already are below this one.  Just scroll down.

I am a witness and am here to tell you what Jesus said next on this day. A few moments ago, He spoke about our Father in Heaven who deeply cares for us. He then said there will be those who say they believe and obey in the living God, but they are liars.

Jesus said, "Then there are those who truly listen to my words. Those who live according to my teachings. Those who do are like the wise man who builds his house on a rock, a firm foundation. When a storm comes and the winds whip at the house and the rains pound down hard, the house stands strong because it was build on a rock.

"Those who say they are listening and don't prove they are willing to change and follow my instructions are like fool who builds his house on the sand. When a storm comes to this house, you know what would happen. The rains fall, soaking the sandy foundation away, and rise, flooding the house. The winds blow and the house collapses with a mighty crash."

And with those words, Jesus finished his message.

The people sat amazed. None of them stood. It was like they were replaying the words in their minds. 

The other disciples of Jesus and I saw the authority in His words. Everything Jesus said could be trusted and needed to be lived out. The crowds showed they saw it too. The difference between hearing Jesus speak and a Jewish rabbi, pharisee, or sadducee speak is Jesus taught in His own name, with His own authority.

Truly insightful. Hearing Jesus speak was like stepping on solid ground without any worry about falling.


The crowds eventually left. The only conversation I heard were words repeating what Jesus said. 

This was a day to remember.

Author's note, this section is from the Sermon on the Mount. Come back to read the next story.

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sources: 
*A Harmony of the Gospels for Historical Study, An Analytical Synopsis of the Four Gospels by William Arnold Stevens and Ernest DeWitt Burton, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1932
*New International Version, New King James Version. 
*My Bible College training.
*My notes and walk through classes I've taught in Children's church. Answers to student questions, etc.
*Pastoral sermons on this time
*Matthew Henry Commentary
*F. LaGard Smith Commentary
*My notes from my trip to Israel.
*Photos from my trip to Israel.

Jonathan Goforth-A Sea of Manchurians

By Mary Vee
Year: summer 1934

Jonathan Goforth 75 years old

Jonathan Goforth's Journal

My name is Jonathan Goforth. My wife, Rosalind, and I are missionaries in Manchuria. 

In all the years I have been in Asia, I have never wanted to do anything else with my life than to tell the people in China and, as it turns out, Manchuria, about the living God who loves them. 

I'm not a young person any more. My desires to continue the work are young and spry, but my body is getting old. 

It wasn't my place to complain about being blind. The apostle Paul had asked God to remove his physical problem and God said no and he didn't complain. Blindness has forced me into listening to everything more. Sitting down and sharing with these people more. 

This year though, I had a terrible case of flu that turned into pneumonia. Being sick forced me to rest. Pray. Think. The word of my illness traveled back to Canada. Two pastors wrote, urging me to come home.

In my heart I just couldn't see doing that. This was my home. These are the people I have longed to be with. The pastors asked me to come back and kindle the desire to be missionaries among the college students. That was a work anyone there could do. God called me to work here.

But, when my wife, Rosalind became very ill, and the doctor said she would need special treatments and would die without them, I finally agreed to return to Canada. 

The farewell was packed with tears and hugs. The Manchurians and Chinese didn't want us to leave, and we didn't want to leave them. I felt torn from their arms and wept with them. Thousands of people showed from the now forty-eight churches we've started.

Rosalind described the sight to me since I couldn't see the people. She told me about their gifts and placed them in my hands to feel. How my heart ached. We boarded the train in Manchuria. Rosalind described a sea of Christians waving and bowing. 

I wanted some way to let them hear a response of gratitude from me. The window was closed, though. I bowed my head and touched my heart then I looked to the heavens to let them know we would see each other again one day in heaven. Then the most touching thing happened to show they saw me. The huge crowd erupted in weeping so loud I could heard them through the window and the noise of the train.

Goodbye Manchuria. Until we meet again.

Jonathan has many stories to share. Come back each Monday to find out what happened next.



Resources Used for This Series
Being, Janet, and Geoff Benge. Jonathan Goforth: An Open Door in China. Seattle. WA: YWAM Pub., 2001.Print
Doyle, G. Wright. Builders of the Chinese Church: Pioneer Protestant Missionaries and Chinese Church Leaders. Eugene Oregon: Pickwick Pub, 2015. Print.
Goforth, Jonathan, and Rosaline Goforth, Miracle Lives of China, London" Marshall, Morgan & Scott, 1931, Print.
Goforth, Jonathan. "By My Spirit" Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1942. Print
Goforth, Rosalind. Climbing; Memories of a Missionary's Wife. Chicago: Moody Pub, n.d. Print
Goforth, Rosalind, How I Know God Answers Prayers; The Personal Testimony of One Life-time, New York: Harper & Brothers, 1921. Print
Goforth, Rosalind. Jonathan Goforth. Minneapolis, MN: Bethan House, 1986. Print
Goforth, Rosalind, How God Answers Prayer: The Mighty Miracles of God from the Mission Field of Jonathan Goforth. USA: Revival, 2016. Print Original copyright not stated.
Jackson, Dave, and Neta Jackson. Mask of the Wolf Boy: Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House, 1999. Print.
McCleary, Walter. An Hour with Jonathan Goforth: A Biography. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1938. Print.
Meloche, Renee Taft., and Bryan Pollard. Jonathan Goforth: Never Give up. Seattle, WA: YWAM, 2004. Print.

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