If God is so good…?
Written by S.G.R. Webster on October 29th, 2008Dr. Voddie Baucham dropping knowledge at the 2006 Desiring God conference.
enjoy.
Thank you, Melissa Ford.
Difficult Economic Times and Missions
Written by S.G.R. Webster on October 27th, 2008from Desiring God,
Bad Times Are Good for Missions
October 26, 2008 | By: John Piper
Category: Commentary
I believe the Lord brought this word to mind in one of our prayer meetings on Friday:
The worst of all times is the best of all times for missions.
We were praying over Lamentations 3. Those were the worst of times for Israel. But in that moment they were given the best of promises,
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (3:22-23)
Today marks the close of Missions Focus at Bethlehem. So we were praying for missions. That is when this word came: The worst of all times is the best of all times for missions.
Such words do not have intrinsic authority the way Scripture does. They must be tested. Here is the truth I hear in those words.
During an economic downturn we are more dependent on God. That is the most fertile soil for creating missionaries.
During an economic downturn unreached people around the world do not expect you to come, but to look out for yourself. So they may more likely see your risk as love rather than exploitation.
During an economic downturn those who need Christ around the world may be less secure in earthly things and more ready to hear about eternal life.
During an economic downturn people at home may be wakened to the brevity of life and the fragility of material things, and so may become more generous not less. And when they give under these circumstances, it will make Christ look all the more like the all-satisfying Treasure that he is.
And so it may well prove to be that the worst of all times is the best of all times for missions.
American Political Prints
Written by S.G.R. Webster on October 27th, 2008I think the site’s down. Sorry.
Quote of the Day
Written by S.G.R. Webster on October 26th, 2008for Joel Osteen…
We can stand affliction better than we can prosperity, for in prosperity we forget God.
… Dwight Lyman Moody
Obama plays it safe … & musical.
Written by S.G.R. Webster on October 26th, 2008Updated Electoral College Map
Written by S.G.R. Webster on October 25th, 2008
Go Sparty!
Written by S.G.R. Webster on October 25th, 2008
G-R-A-N-D!
Written by S.G.R. Webster on October 25th, 2008Fun with Wordle
Written by S.G.R. Webster on October 23rd, 2008John McCain’s Republican National Convention Speech
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