Isn't is great when God puts the exact same concept in your mind from two very different, random places? He did that last night for me.
Reading an excerpt from Pastor Bruce's letter to his 'flock' before our annual meeting.."The apostle Paul makes a very significant observation at the end of his first epistle to the Corinthians. He says,
'For a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries (16:9).'
Many Christians have found this statement to be true- the greater the opportunities for service to the Lord, the more Satan, our chief adversary, will oppose our work and even attack us personally."
Then reading 'Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret' I find: "Here in his quiet lodging at Drainside was such a man. With all his limitations, Hudson Taylor desired supremely a Christlike character and life. As test came after test that might have been avoided, he chose the pathway of self-emptying and the cross, not from any idea of merit in so doing, but simply because he was led by the Spirit of God. Thus he was in an attitude that did not hinder blessing.
"behold I have set before thee and open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and has not denied my name. A great door and effectual....and there are many adversaries."
Adversaries there certainly were to oppose Hudson Taylor's progress at this time. He was entering upon one of the most fruitful periods of his life, rich in blessing for himself and others."
Cool huh?
I praise God today for ladies Bible study baby-sitting, Music prep with Pastor Dwight, Pet-sit (hooray for co-op veggies!) and family hair cuts tonight...I've got to find a fun hairstyle to try ;) Thank you God for trading services in the family of God! I am blessed beyond measure.
Seriously Aunt Kellie, your timing is impeccable!
