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An Underground Missionary Of Sister Grace Chen's Story.
Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jan 8, 2025 (message contributor)
Sister Grace worked as an underground missionary in a country where Christian activities were heavily monitored and restricted. She operated a small sewing business as her cover, which allowed her to build relationships with local women while secretly sharing the gospel.
Despite facing constant surveillance and the threat of imprisonment, Sister Grace witnessed extraordinary manifestations of God's power. One particularly remarkable incident involved a young mother named Lin, whose daughter was born with a severe respiratory condition. The local hospitals had given up hope, but through Sister Grace's persistent prayers over three days, the child was completely healed. This miracle opened doors for sharing the gospel with numerous families in the community.
Another significant event occurred when authorities raided one of their secret worship meetings. Just as the police approached the building, a sudden heavy downpour created confusion and provided cover for the believers to disperse safely. The local Christians saw this as a divine intervention, similar to how God protected the early church in Acts.
Over five years, Sister Grace's quiet ministry led to the establishment of seven house churches, with more than 200 converts. She trained local leaders secretly, often meeting in small groups before dawn. When she faced interrogation by local authorities, she experienced supernatural peace and wisdom in her responses, reminiscent of Jesus's promise in Luke 12:11-12: "When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say."
The most profound aspect of Sister Grace's ministry wasn't just the visible miracles, but the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in changing hearts. Former persecutors became believers, broken families were restored, and a new generation of local Christian leaders emerged, all testifying to the living reality of God's power working through one faithful servant who chose to walk as Jesus walked, even in the face of persecution.
This story particularly resonates with 2 Corinthians 12:9, where God tells Paul, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Sister Grace's experience demonstrates that the same Holy Spirit power that enabled Jesus's ministry continues to work through believers today who fully submit to God's leading.
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