THE PLODDERS FOR CHRIST
When William Carey began thinking of going to India as a pioneer missionary, his father pointed out to him that he possessed no academic qualifications that would fit him for such a task. But Carey answered, “I can plod.” How true it is that God accomplishes mighty things for his kingdom through those who are willing to persevere, who are willing to plod faithfully through one difficulty after another in the power of the Spirit. I Corinthians 1:26. Goforth — The Spirit of Caleb. Some years back there was a missionary with the same kind of persevering passion as we find in Caleb in the book of Numbers and Joshua. His name was Jonathan Goforth — of China. At an advanced age his mission was turned over to the United Church of Canada. He was now separated from his life’s labor in China. His wife was weak with illness, he was accompanied by two lady missionaries who were now semi-…
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