“There are many of us that are willing to do great things for the Lord; but few of us are willing to do the little things…There are many who are willing to preach to thousands, but are not willing to take their seat beside one soul, and lead that soul to the blessed Jesus. We must get down to personal effort–this bringing one by one to the Son of God…The trouble is, we are afraid to speak to men about their souls. Let us ask God to give us grace to overcome this man-fearing spirit…If we would do this, we might turn ten thousand to the son of God.”
Dwight L. Moody (1837-1899) in The Gospel Awakening: Comprising the Sermons and Addresses, Prayer-Meeting Talks and Bible Readings of the Great Revival Meetings conducted by Moody and Sankey (Chicago: Fairbanks and Palmer, 1885) 154.
Today, I honor my wife, Jenni, for her willingness to help connect one person at a time to Jesus by providing soul care here in Littleton, CO, and for her service to God’s Treasures, the destitute poor children of the Guatemala City garbage dump.
This morning she departs for Guatemala City. She had the privilege of writing the curriculum, and this week she will train the staff and volunteers of Potter’s House in preparation for VBS for 2,000 of God’s Treasures. Last year 222 of 1,000 children made decisions for Christ.
Let us pray for a safe and fruitful trip (Aug 31 to Sept 7). Jenni will be joined by her mother, Wilma, from the SF Bay area. Pray that she too is blessed and is a blessing to all at Potter’s House. And may their example inspire all of us to a lifestyle of doing little things for our great God!