Required reading
The Journals of George Whitefield (Available from Amazon or free here) - Read Section IV 'Of my preparation for Holy Orders'.
My summary
Today we learn of Whitefield's ordination to the ministry.
We hear about:
(i) his trembling over the call;
(ii) his meeting with the bishop;
(iii) his resolution to accept Holy Orders;
(iv) his consideration of where to work;
(v) his decision of staying at Oxford;
(vi) his first preaching experience;
(vii) the Lord's provision of funds.
What grabbed me
I liked Whitefield's encouragement to those who suffer a similar experience: 'If God deals with thee in a more gentle way, yet so that a thorough work of conversion is effected in thy heart, thou oughtest to be exceeding thankful. Or, if He should lead thee through a longer wilderness than I have passed through, thou needest not complain. The more thou art humbled now, the more thou shalt be exalted hereafter. One taste of Christ's love in the heart will make amends for all. '
The troubles we face are only temporary.
Next week's reading
Read 'A further account of God's dealings'.
Now it's your turn
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