I have found something in the public domain so inspiring that I have posted it on this blog. As a young man from a wealthy family in the Punjab, Sadhu Sundar Singh was desperate for peace - something he could not find through his own prayers and devotions through following the teachings in his own Sikh holy book, The Granth, or in the Hindu vedas or even in the Qu'ran - though he knew much of these by heart. He hated and despised Christianity and even burned a Bible at school, considering it a religion of foreigners. He was most unhappy because the true knowledge of God eluded him.
Early one morning, he resolved that if God did not reveal Himself to him before daybreak he would commit suicide and look for truth beyond the veil of death. But before he could lay his body on the railroad tracks, he was surprised when Jesus appeared in his room and spoke with him. It was this encounter which was the foundation for his new faith in the living Christ. Sundar lived his life soon afterwards as a wandering Indian mystic, teaching and demonstrating a relationship with God.
I consider his book "At the Master's Feet" to be a true revelation of Jesus Christ - though Sundar himself acknowledges that it may contain errors or be slightly imperfect in the introduction to the book. Even so, I believe that like me you will be greatly blessed by reading, considering and pondering this vision and this teaching.
This wonderful book contains many precious revelations which I believe will profit those who meditate on them and consider them deeply. The answers from the Lord touch on some of the deepest and hardest-to-answer questions that may be asked.
At the Master's Feet - Preface
First Vision
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he was brilliant!
I've done much studying and reading of Sadhu Sundar Singh and I find his Christ followership very inspiring!
He was so conflicted that to be a follower of Christ to the missionaries he encountered was to shave his face and dress in the western style and conform his worship style to that of the western white missionaries, that he came to realize Christ didn't suffer on the cross so that we could all walk around in suits and worship to western hymns and conform to capatilism christianity. No, Jesus Christ was the word from the beginning who created these different cultures and languages and asks each of his peoples to worship him...as they are!
If he had conformed to the missionaries ways, he wouldn't have made such an impact in his area he ministered. He was recognized as a Sadhu "holy man" which is very respected in the Hindu cultures. Without that title, he would not have been welcomed into areas that he continued to travel to.
I would suggest also reading "Peace Child" by Don Richardson and also his "Eternity in there hearts". These are both about how our awesome God has been preparing people groups for hearing his message in a way that is so understandable to them. It's amazing!
im not sure about this guy,
im not sure about this guy, ive read to much things that are not biblical and when i ignor it i find another. i really hope this was truly a man of God but i find it hard to read his writings as i see to much errors which he does mention in the beggining.
the one that stood out most is when he saw a sun worshipper who died in the spiritual world in the intermediate state as i belive he calls it, and he basically ended up going to heaven. a sun wrshipper going to heaven is not biblical, also refering to Jesus as the Sun instead of Son is troubling for me personally.
As i said, error may have crept in and i hope he was genuine in his walk with Christ.
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