Today you will learn about David Livingstone. Who's that?
David Livingstone was born in 1813 and lived until 1873. Growing up in a christian home, David believed that science and the study of God could mix. He believed that medical study could help advance religious ends. He got connected to a book written by Karl Gutzlaff that requested the need for medical missionaires to China. With every intention to leave for China, war broke out which closed to the door in that direction. While continuing his education, David then met a man from South Africa. A new fire began to build in David's heart to go to Africa and reach people who have never heard of Jesus, was now his new focus.
Livingstone was not only a missionary, but he was also an explorer. Soon he found himself discovering Africa. In his travels, he discovered a water fall that took his breathe away. It's recorded that he said, " "Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight." He called the waterfalls, Victoria Falls after Queen Victoria.
David took the gospel to a place that was off the beaten path and could cost him his life. He is remembered saying, "If you have men who will only come if they know there is a good road, I don't want them. I want men who will come if there is no road at all."
Are you the kind of person who is a pioneer? Who loves to make a road instead of finding one?
Much of this world has been explored but many people in this world still need to hear the gospel. Will we be the kind of people who are willing to go anywhere for Jesus?
Be fully surrendered to Jesus.
As you close: Thank God for missionaries who have gone before us to reach a people group who were unreachable. Thank God for their example and their dedication to Him.
God bless!
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