October 14, 2026
— Mei Yisheng · Source: "Interesting Tales of Overseas Nations"
Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Mei Yisheng translated Shakespeare's stories into Chinese not merely for amusement, but because he valued their edifying power to "uphold justice, practice propriety, and value loyalty and kindness." He believed that good writing can quietly plant truth in human hearts. This echoes the reminder in Micah: what God values is not external sacrifices, but acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with Him. Are my words, writings, and work also communicating such values? Even in the most ordinary things, we can become a testimony of walking with God.
Loving Heavenly Father, thank You for using writers and translators like Mei Yisheng to bring truth into human hearts in such a wonderful way. Please teach me to act justly in my daily life without partiality, to love mercy and treat others with gentleness, and to walk with a humble heart without arrogance. May my words, my writings, and my work all glorify You and build up those around me. Please hold my hand and walk with me every single day. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.