Editor's note: Mr. Wang, a blind man, and Mrs. Yulian, who is illiterate, are evangelists I encountered in a rural church in Xuzhou who left a profound impression on me. Despite his blindness, Mr. Wang could explain the truths of the Bible with profound insight, while Mrs. Yulian, though illiterate, can expound the true doctrine from the pulpit.
I used to think that blind people could not see black and white or discern direction, assuming their world to be a dark abyss. It was not until I met a blind evangelist, Mr. Wang (who has returned to heaven), from a rural church in Xuzhou that my perception of blind people changed completely. Despite his blindness, Mr. Wang was well-versed in the Bible and knowledgeable about spiritual matters. He could remember many scriptures by heart, and his sermons always penetrated the hearts of listeners, edifying and admonishing them.
Mr. Wang lived in great poverty, eating only plain steamed buns and cabbage every day. Yet he regarded his humble existence as a gift from the Lord and was grateful. When people offered him money, he firmly refused, saying, "The grace of the Lord is sufficient for me; please donate this money to those who are in greater need."
Mr. Wang had a radio on which he listened exclusively to the audio broadcasts of Radio Liangyou, featuring sermons, exegesis, and teachings. Although it was very old, he treasured it. I remember once sending him some cassette tapes of pastors' sermons from Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. He said, "This is the spiritual food of life. Thank you, little brother, for your love. This, too, is a gift from God."
Mr. Wang had very minimal material and physical needs. As long as he had enough to eat and wear, he was satisfied. His pursuit of spiritual life was continuous refinement as he continually climbed spiritual peaks.
Later, I met Mrs. Yulian and discovered a spiritual mystery: extensive knowledge can sometimes become an obstacle on the spiritual path, and illiterate rural women can also grasp spiritual mysteries.
Mrs. Yulian is illiterate, having only attended night school in the village. Yet, through self-study, she reads the entire Bible and even preaches during Sunday gatherings.
How can an illiterate rural woman comprehend spiritual matters? I believe it stems from her simplicity, purity, and fervent love for God. This allows her freedom from any hindrance or obstacle on the spiritual path, remaining closely connected to the Lord Jesus. Sometimes, knowledge and learning become the foundation for pride and self-exaltation, making it impossible for us to be completely humble.
Mrs. Yulian can not read a single word, yet she can unlock the truths of the Bible. This is a spiritual mystery.
(This is a guest/freelance article written by a Christian in Jiangsu Province.)
-Translated by Nonye Nancy
前言：盲人老王叔和文盲玉莲姨是我在徐州一间乡村教会遇到的传道人，他们给我留下了极为深刻的印象。老王叔虽然是盲人，却可以将圣经真理讲解得深刻透彻；玉莲姨虽然是文盲，却能在讲台上讲解真道。
我以为，盲人看不见黑白，辨不清方向，他的世界应该是一片黑暗深渊。直至有一天，我遇见盲人传道老王叔（已回天家）——徐州某乡村教会的传道人，才彻底改变了我对盲人的认知。老王叔虽然是盲人，但他却熟知圣经，精通属灵之事。好多经文他都能熟记于心，他的讲道总是能直入人心、给人以启迪与警示。
老王叔生活很贫困，每天只吃白菜馒头，但他却视这清苦的生活为上主之恩赐，并心怀感恩。当有人捐助给他金钱时，老王叔是严词拒绝，他说：“主的恩典够我用，将这些钱捐给更加有需要的人吧。”
老王叔有一个收音机，专门听良友电台的讲经、解经、讲道音频。用了好多年，虽然很陈旧，但他却视若珍宝。记得有一次，我从盐城给他寄了一些牧师讲道的磁带，老王叔说：“这是生命的灵粮，谢谢小弟兄的爱心，这也是上帝的恩赐啊。”
老王叔对于物质和肉体的需求很少很少，只要吃得饱、穿得暖，他已是很满足。他对于属灵生命的追求却是精益求精，在不断攀登属灵的山峰。
后来我遇到了玉莲姨，发现了一个属灵的奥秘：知识渊博有时也能成为属灵道路上的障碍，不识字的农村妇女也能参透属灵奥秘之事。
玉莲姨是文盲，只上过村里办的夜校。但靠着自学读完整本圣书，还在主日聚会时讲道。
一个不识字的农村妇女如何参透属灵之事？我想这就是源于她的单纯，她的纯粹，她对于上帝这种单纯的爱、纯粹的爱、炽热的爱。这让她在属灵道路上无任何牵绊与阻碍，与主耶稣紧紧连接在一起。有时，知识、学问成为我们骄傲、夸大自我的资本，所以，无法做到完全谦卑、彻底谦卑。
玉莲姨不识一字，却可以解开圣经真理，这是属灵的奥秘之事。
注：本文为特约/自由撰稿人文章，作者系江苏一名基督徒。
两位乡村传道人的生命见证：黑暗中得见光明
Editor's note: Mr. Wang, a blind man, and Mrs. Yulian, who is illiterate, are evangelists I encountered in a rural church in Xuzhou who left a profound impression on me. Despite his blindness, Mr. Wang could explain the truths of the Bible with profound insight, while Mrs. Yulian, though illiterate, can expound the true doctrine from the pulpit.
I used to think that blind people could not see black and white or discern direction, assuming their world to be a dark abyss. It was not until I met a blind evangelist, Mr. Wang (who has returned to heaven), from a rural church in Xuzhou that my perception of blind people changed completely. Despite his blindness, Mr. Wang was well-versed in the Bible and knowledgeable about spiritual matters. He could remember many scriptures by heart, and his sermons always penetrated the hearts of listeners, edifying and admonishing them.
Mr. Wang lived in great poverty, eating only plain steamed buns and cabbage every day. Yet he regarded his humble existence as a gift from the Lord and was grateful. When people offered him money, he firmly refused, saying, "The grace of the Lord is sufficient for me; please donate this money to those who are in greater need."
Mr. Wang had a radio on which he listened exclusively to the audio broadcasts of Radio Liangyou, featuring sermons, exegesis, and teachings. Although it was very old, he treasured it. I remember once sending him some cassette tapes of pastors' sermons from Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. He said, "This is the spiritual food of life. Thank you, little brother, for your love. This, too, is a gift from God."
Mr. Wang had very minimal material and physical needs. As long as he had enough to eat and wear, he was satisfied. His pursuit of spiritual life was continuous refinement as he continually climbed spiritual peaks.
Later, I met Mrs. Yulian and discovered a spiritual mystery: extensive knowledge can sometimes become an obstacle on the spiritual path, and illiterate rural women can also grasp spiritual mysteries.
Mrs. Yulian is illiterate, having only attended night school in the village. Yet, through self-study, she reads the entire Bible and even preaches during Sunday gatherings.
How can an illiterate rural woman comprehend spiritual matters? I believe it stems from her simplicity, purity, and fervent love for God. This allows her freedom from any hindrance or obstacle on the spiritual path, remaining closely connected to the Lord Jesus. Sometimes, knowledge and learning become the foundation for pride and self-exaltation, making it impossible for us to be completely humble.
Mrs. Yulian can not read a single word, yet she can unlock the truths of the Bible. This is a spiritual mystery.
(This is a guest/freelance article written by a Christian in Jiangsu Province.)
-Translated by Nonye Nancy
Testimony of Two Rural Evangelists Who Found Light in the Darkness
