For you are to be his witness, telling everyone what you have seen and heard. Acts 22:15
“There are three great forms of service: one is the giving of substance stately, self-denyingly, and systematically unto the Lord; another is the witness, both of lip and life, to the truth as it is in Jesus; again there is prayer–supplication and intercession for ourselves and for all men. How simple those three forms of service are! And to them every one may contribute.”
A. T. Pierson (1837-1911) American pastor in The Bible and the Spiritual Life (Shoals: Kingsley, 2014) 67. To learn more about A. T. Pierson, check out the biography by Dana Robert entitled, Occupy Until I Come, which is the title of my talk tonight for Cornerstone.
Our generous service to Christ flows through three beautiful channels–our giving, our witness (“lip and life”, and our prayers–and every one may contribute. That is so beautiful!
In my introductory remarks tonight I’ll honor my mom, Patsy Hoag, for 30 years of service to Cornerstone. She’s been giving, witnessing, and praying for lost souls to find the help and hope only Jesus can offer there for 30 years!
Pray with me that those who attend the dinner tonight will likewise resolve to live missionally through sacrificial giving, consistent witness, and faithful prayers. I also pray that for everyone reading this post!