"If you think you have come to the mission field because you are a little better than others, or as the cream of your church, or because of your medical degree, or for the service you can render the African church, or even for the souls you may see saved, you will fail. Remember, the Lord has only one purpose ultimately for each one of us, to make us more like Jesus. He is interested in your relationship with Himself. Let Him take you and mold you as He will; all the rest will take its rightful place."
--told to Helen Roseveare, at the start of her missionary days in the Congo
HT: Thoughts on the Way
Wow. I love this quote. I especially love it in light of this verse that Bro. Dick shared at church last Wednesday night, "For this is God's will, your sanctification." 1 Thessalonians 4:3 I had to look the verse up for myself just to see that that's really, exactly what it says. More than anything else in my life, God cares about my conformity to the image of His Son. Incredible! Help us, Lord, to not rebel against Your work in our lives.
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