Attempt Great Things
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
William Carey was an English missionary. But Carey was no ordinary missionary. More than five hundred years later, his legacy continues to inspire thousands of men and women to surrender to the call to missions by taking the gospel to the ends of the earth. Known as the father of the modern missionary movement, Carey was driven by this conviction: “Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God.”
At the heart of Cary’s conviction was his desire to attempt great things for God. Many people expect great things from God but only a few will make the effort of attempting great things. Are you among the many or the few? Carey was inspired by Jesus’ commandment to “go into all the world and make disciples” (Matt 28). Jesus challenged His followers to attempt great things. Carey was willing to accept Jesus’ challenge. Are you willing to accept the challenge?
Every church should be a church on mission. Every believer should be a believer on mission with God. God has sent us on a mission to disciple the world for Christ. It takes conviction and courage to attempt great things for God. We must be willing to make great sacrifices if we are to achieve great things. Great sacrifices produce great results. Carey demonstrates what happens when we attempt great things. Many years ago, Charles Wesley penned these inspiring words:
To serve the present age,
My calling to fulfill
O may it all my pow’rs engage
To do my Master’s will!
As we prepare for the new church year, let us get ready to attempt Great things for God.
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. (Eph 3:20)
Expecting great things,
David Henry
© 2007 Calvary Baptist Church Shawnee, Oklahoma
www.calvaryshawnee.com
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