I was reading
the devotional book, “Expect Great Things.” William Carey who was an ordinary man
with an extraordinary faith. Born in England, into a working-class family in
the 18th century, Carey made his living as a shoemaker. While
crafting shoes, Carey read theology and journals of explorers. God used His
Word and the stories of the discovery of new people groups to burden him for
global evangelism.
He went to India
as a missionary and learned Indian dialects into which he translated the Word
of God. Carey’s passion for missions is expressed by his words: “Expect great
things from God; attempt (try to do) great things for God.” Carey lived out this
quote, and thousands have been inspired to do missionary service by his
example. His strong belief was in Matthew 28:19-20, Christ’s “Great Commission”
was not just to the apostles but to the Christians of all kinds.
I remembered a
movie about the story of William Carey, but I don’t remember the title of the
movie. When I Google for more information about Carey, I realized it was the
same man who had done great things in India. At the Serampore train station
there were statues of Ghandi and Carey. The children would learn about Carey in
school about great things Carey had done. Carey had great influence and brought
inspirations to many.
The Bible tells
of many whose faith in God produced amazing results. Hebrews tells of those “who
through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises,
stopped the mouth of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of
the sword, out of weakness were made strong” (Heb. 11:33-34 NKJV).
This devotion
inspires me: “Out of your weakness, you can do great things for God!” Together
through prayers, we can “attempt (try to do) great things for God and we can
expect great things from God.” Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled: you
believe in God, believe also in Me” (John 14:1).
So let us dare to believe that God can do great
things among us.
SONG: LORD, I BELIEVE
Lord, I believe, Lord I believe.
Savior raise my faith in thee
‘till it can move a mountain.
Lord, I believe, Lord I believe.
All my doubts are buried
in the foundation.
(Author, unknown)
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