Attempt Great Things

Monday, May 2, 2022

The greatest physical challenge in our history was acquiring, entering, renovating and opening up a building for ministry that was ten times the size of our former building. Although it seemed over our heads physically, financially and in every way, we moved forward under the Lord's direction. About that time, I was reading about a man named William Carey, an ordinary layperson, a laborer with a burden for the world. People told him it was impossible, but he did not accept it and launched modern missions to India. William Carey's favorite quote was "Attempt great things for God, expect great things from God". Just when the prospect of this gigantic building was upon us, I received a letter with the same quote. Everyday people unknowingly worked on this with great diligence, great faith and great perseverance. By God's power working through us and apart from us, months later, it was done. Great faith will produce great works, but it is God's power. His power and His commission are great. Attempt great things for God, and expect great things from God.

From Message #881 - The Wide Open Door: Enlarge Thy Tent II