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One Person Makes a Huge Difference
Galatians 6:9 'Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.' (NIV)
 John Egglen had never preached a sermon in his life. One Sunday in January 1850, he awoke to find his town of Colchester, England buried deep in snow. Egglen wrestled with idea of staying home form church that day. After all, who would bother to turn up for church in such weather? But he was the only deacon in his Church. It was his responsibility to open the door and prepare for the service. So he put on his boots, hat and coat and walked the six miles to the church. Only thirteen people turned up for service that morning -- twelve members plus one visitor, a 13-year-old boy. Someone suggested they should all go home, but Egglen wouldn't hear of it. But who would preach? This, too, fell to Egglen. His message lasted only ten minutes and it wasn't very good – it had no real point to it. At the end, though, a feeling of great courage came upon him. He fixed his eyes directly on the boy in front of him and said, 'Young man, look to Jesus. Look! Look! Look!' The boy felt his heart grow light and gave his life to Jesus. That boy, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, grew up to be a nation-shaking church leader, who became known as the 'prince of preachers'. One Christian who is determined to play a role, can change history for the good.
Prayer: 'Lord, help me like this man to have a powerful impact on people around me, simply by doing what I can do for you – and by taking risks of faith that take me beyond what I've done before.'
© 2003-2004 Mal Fletcher
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