Powerful Quote From TGOS

I started reading a new book the other day. Well, actually it’s really old, and it was written by a really wise woman, but it’s new to me.

It’s about a handful of guys, mostly my age, who set sail on an adventure to take the Gospel of Jesus to the far reaches of the Earth. It’s a powerful story.

Here’s a quote from the main character who’s talking to one of his missionary buddies.

He was 25.

“We left our moorings at the Outer Harbor Dock, San Pedro, California at 2:06 today. Mom and Dad stood together watching at the pier side. As we slipped away Psalm 60:12 came to mind, and I called back, ‘Through our God we shall do valiantly.’ They wept some. I do not understand how God has made me. Joy, sheer joy, and thanksgiving fill and encompass me. I can scarcely keep from turning to Pete and saying, ‘Brother, this is great!’ or ‘We never had it so good.’ God has done and is doing all I ever desired, much more than I ever asked. Praise, praise to the God of Heaven, and to His Son Jesus. Because He hath said, ‘I will never leave thee nor forsake thee,’ I may boldly say, ‘I will not fear…’