Listening to the Giants

This is one of my favorite stories about Robert Murray McCheyne.  He left to go to Israel to evangelize the Jews and renew his own heart; walking where Jesus walked, taught, bled and rose again. While he was there, God accomplished a mighty work in his home church.  Here is the account:  “Mr. Burns returned to Mr. McCheyne’s flock on August 8th (McCheyne was deathly sick in Israel, praying for his people under all his own suffering). Two days later, the Spirit began to work in St. Peter’s (McCheyne’s church), at the time of the prayer-meeting in the Church. Day after day the people met for prayer and hearing the word; and the times of the apostles seemed returned, when “the Lord added to the Church daily of such as should be saved.” One night Mr. Burns spoke a few words about what had for some days detained him from them, and invited those to remain who felt the need of an outpouring of the Spirit to convert them. About a hundred remained; and at the concl...

Throughout the next few weeks, this blog will examine certain “snapshots” of D.L. Moody, which I hope will bring a deeper appreciation for this servant and a greater love for the God whom he gave his life to. Why should you care about the life and ministry of D. L. Moody? 1)       He began ministries such as the YMCA and Moody Bible Institute (my family attends the YMCA). 2)       He was often criticized for his “simple mind”, but still did great things for God. 3)       His methods for evangelism are worthy of further study. 4)       He was an example of being affected by your upbringing but not defined by it.    5)       He preached with both simplicity and clarity. 6)       His revivals were comparable in size and effect to the days of Whitefield and Wesley. Dwight L. Moody (1837-1899), Dwigh...