For many years, atheism was all Shan knew—firmly believing that there was no God. He filled his life with the many pleasures the world offered him, with little or no regard for others. He had no respect for the Church in China, and refused to ever read a Chinese Bible. “I loved to gamble,” says Shan. “And I loved to drink.”
Determined to share Chinese Bible
But Shan’s view of living changed drastically when his health declined—paving the way for the Lord. “One year my throat was hurt,” he says. “The doctor told me I had Pharyngitis. I was ill for a long time and could not get well.” Desperate for healing, God drew Shan to an elder Christian lady in his village who was determined to share a Chinese Bible with him. “She shared with me and tried to persuade me to believe in Christ. My throat was healed and I accepted the invitation.”
Never heard the Gospel
Shan began to spread the Gospel throughout his village—realizing the desperate need for Christ and His life-giving Word outside the walls of the Church in China. “God has moved me and encouraged me to do His work ever since. He made me realize that many people in these villages have never heard about the Gospel. Many are captured by cults and other religions. It is just like a flock wondering everywhere without a shepherd.”
“Jesus saw the many people and felt sorry for them because they were worried and helpless—like sheep without a shepherd to lead them.”—Matthew 9:36 (ERV)
Faithful Servant
Shan now travels throughout China spreading the Gospel. “God loves me. His grace is always with me. Therefore, I am willing to follow Him to be a faithful servant. I have decided to leave the world behind, and I want to win more souls for Christ.”
