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Friend, don’t worry about the critics!

Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,  looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.

When I spoke in London last year it was on the very same street that William Booth had launched the Salvation Army, a movement that continues to impact the world around us today. However, in the early days of the movement a renowned biologist and skeptic Thomas Huxley known as “Darwin’s bulldog” wrote a scathing article in the Times accusing Booth of ‘religious fanaticism, prostitution of the mind, and exacting blind obedience to unlimited authority.’

This was retribution by Huxley as Booth preached against the theory of evolution which was just beginning to take root in society. When this attack was launched Booth’s son Bramwell was greatly grieved by the hit piece. However, William Booth told his son that he wasn’t going to waste his time fighting critics else he would be distracted from the Lord’s calling on his life!

“Bramwell,” said William, “fifty years from now, it will matter a great deal how we dealt with the work of God.”

William Booth and his Salvation Army continue to this day to serve and bless the world...proof that a genuine calling on the life of a disciple will bear enduring fruit.

Friend, virtual proof of a genuine calling is that it will face (sometimes vicious) attacks from critics. If you are the target don't be short-sighted; take William Booth's wise advice and stay focused on the work, not allowing your detractors to distract you. The fruit of your labor will endure, even forever.

Your family in the Lord with much agape love,

George, Baht Rivka, Elianna & Obadiah
Lucas, Texas

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