A Sermon to Myself

May 20, 2008

A.J. Gordon wrote in his book, The Holy Spirit in Missions, pp. 139, 140:

It was seven years before Carey baptized his first convert in India; it was seven years before Judson won his first disciple in Burma; Morrison toiled seven years before the first Chinaman was brought to Christ; Moffat declared that he waited seven years to see the first evident moving of the Holy Spirit upon the Bechuanas of Africa; Henry Richards wrought seven years on the Congo before the first convert was gained at Banza Manteka.

I have only been a believer for 8 years, and only in full-time pastoral ministry for six weeks. Should I feel surprised that the work of ministry is often slow, burdensome and full of temptation to despair? ‘You have need for endurance, young man, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.’ (Hebrews 10:36). Press on, and be faithful, and keep your eyes on the promise.

Larry

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