Obedience to God's Call
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Women the Quiet Achievers - Part 1
By Gladys Aylward171:10:46GEN 12:1Gladys Aylward challenges the audience in Australia to recognize their complacency and the urgent need for action in spreading the Gospel. She emphasizes that God calls individuals to serve Him in unique ways, just as He called Abraham to leave his comfort zone. Aylward recounts her own journey to China, highlighting the importance of stepping out in faith and the blessings that come from obedience to God's call. She urges listeners to break free from their 'graveyards' of comfort and complacency, and to actively engage in the mission field, which is closer than they think. Ultimately, she calls for a personal commitment to prayer, giving, and going, to fulfill God's purpose in their lives.
New Testament Missionary Types
By A.B. Simpson0ACT 8:5PHP 1:7A.B. Simpson emphasizes the diverse types of New Testament missionaries, illustrating their unique contributions to the spread of the Gospel. He highlights Philip, the evangelist, who obeyed God's call to reach a single soul; Barnabas, the businessman, who dedicated his resources to missions; and Gaius, the host, who supported missionaries with hospitality. Simpson also discusses the importance of prayer through Epaphras, the role of literature in missions through Luke, and the self-supporting nature of Aquila and Priscilla. Ultimately, he calls for a renewed commitment to missionary work, urging believers to embody the spirit of these early missionaries in their own lives.