Dear Team,

I’d like to share this ancient Chinese story.

A long time ago in a land far, far away, there was a man who lived near China’s frontier. One day, he lost his horse. His neighbors came to console him, but he said, “Who knows if this might be a blessing?” Later, to his surprise, the horse returned—bringing with it a strong, wild horse.

The neighbors came to congratulate him, but the man said, “Who knows if this might be a misfortune?” Soon after, the man’s son fell when riding the wild horse, breaking his leg. The kind neighbors again came to comfort him, and again he said, “Who knows if this might turn out to be a blessing?”

Later, war broke out in that area, and all the young men were drafted. Many lost their lives in battle—but because of his injured leg, the man’s son was spared.

This story reminds us that, as vulnerable human beings, we are often caught in a larger narrative beyond our control. Life’s twists and turns leave us uncertain of how things will unfold. Yet, as believers, we have the assurance that God is sovereign, and history is truly His story.

What a privilege it is to take part in that story—our part is simply to trust and obey. And His story always leads to a good and faithful end.

May the uncertainties you face lead you to the One who changes not and who, in all things, works for the good of those who love Him.