God’s love, which is stronger than death, is causing me to continue walking the path of the mission the Lord has given me (John 6:1–15). “At that very time some Pharisees came and said to Him, ‘Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill You.’ He replied, ‘Go tell that fox, “I will keep driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach My goal.” In any case, I must press on today and tomorrow and the next day—for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem! Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. Look, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see Me again until you say, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” (Luke 13:31–35). ...
God’s chosen instrument [Acts 9:10-19a] Do you know about the Great Awakening, a spiritual revival movement that greatly influenced 18th-century American society? It is also known as the First Great Awakening. This movement provided light and hope in a tumultuous era. Prominent universities, including Princeton, were established under the influence of this movement. At the forefront of this movement stood Jonathan Edwards, a pastor and theologian born as the son of a congregational minister. How was he able to shoulder the responsibilities of his time? He renewed himself daily by confessing five resolutions. Throughout his life, he exerted all his strength in living each moment to its fullest potential. He never missed an opportunity, no matter how small, to adopt the most beneficial course of action. He would never take something, no matter how profitable, if it would make him...