[When Paton declared his intention to take the gospel to the New Hebrides islands] a Mr. Dickson exploded, “The cannibals! You will be eaten by cannibals!” The memory of Williams and Harris on Erromanga was only 19 years old. But to this Paton responded:
Mr. Dickson, you are advanced in years now, and your own prospect is soon to be laid in the grave, there to be eaten by worms; I confess to you, that if I can but live and die serving and honoring the Lord Jesus, it will make no difference to me whether I am eaten by Cannibals or by worms; and in the Great Day my Resurrection body will rise as fair as yours in the likeness of our risen Redeemer. (HT: John Piper)
by Stephen Rodgers
Since we’re running out of time before they leave town, I thought this would be an appropriate time to take a quick break and do a missions-themed Weekly Links.
First of all, if you’re looking for a broad overview of word missions, then there are a few sites you should be aware of:
And of course, if you’re looking for a small treasure-trove of missions-related materials, you could do far worse than check out what John Piper and DG have made available.
Meanwhile, here’s a few articles to help you be missions-minded whether you are going, sending, or sent:
- 10 Ways to Encourage a Missionary
- 30 Ways to Stay Alive to Missions
- Wise Words from the Mission Field
See you Sunday!
Pro Rege