Judson himself wrote to missionary candidates in 1832: “Bear
in mind, that a large proportion of those who come out on a mission to the East
die within five years after leaving their native land. Walk softly, therefore;
death is narrowly watching your steps. The question is not where we will die,
but whether we will die in a way that bears much fruit.”
God may be calling you to a Red death. That decision is in
His hands. We all called to die Green. What is desperately needed now among the
unreached of the world is the White Witness whether you are red, yellow, black,
or white. As you continue with the Live Dead challenge, would you daily listen
to the Lord of the Harvest? He may be asking the White Martyrdom of you.
Attached is more from Servanthood author Nate Lashway:
Attached is more from Servanthood author Nate Lashway:
2 comments:
Will I die in a way that bears much fruit? Will I live in a way that bears much fruit?
Easy to say, I'm a pastor look at all the fruit of my ministry. Really challenged today to think in terms of fruit of my life, not the fruit of my ministry. Who in my life is following Jesus better because of who I am and how I live. Not because of what I do....
God help my life be more than just doing.
It was a big challenge to my thinking - "we all die, so what does it matter how?" I have always thought it was something to be willing to do, but something to fear - martyrdom. This has changed that perspective. To see martyrdom as something to seek - especially the White Martyrdom - the dying of one's will.
Lord, I surrender ALL of my will. Use me as you desire. I rejoice in You.
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