Proclaimer Blog
Who knows…..?
I've finally finished reading Michael Wood's excellent "The story of England" – the story of the country told through the story of one village, Kibworth (very near to Market Harborough from where I'm writing this). Having re-read the chapters on the Lollards and the Reformation, I was struck once again by the link the author makes between these two events: his premise is essentially this: the strong Wycliffe heritage of the village made the Reformation changes readily welcomed. When you think that almost 150 years separated the two that's a remarkable claim. The seed sown produced a latter harvest generations on. I find that remarkably encouraging.
Who knows, under the supreme sovereignty of God, what effect your preaching may have – not just in this generation but, in God's mercy and unseen, for generations to come. So, be encouraged Mr Preacher. You may be blessed with fruit now. But even if you are not, who knows what effect your faithful hard work will have in generations to come. Keep going. Stay faithful and prayerful and believe with all your heart that God's word will not return empty.