The shadow of the almighty ministry

Rating: ★★★★Who: Elisabeth Elliot first became famous as the wife of Jim Elliot, missionary who was killed in Ecuador in 1956. After publishing the bestselling story of “Operation Auca” in 1957 (Through Gates of Splendor) and Jim’s story in 1958 (Shadow of the Almighty), she returned to the Huaorani with Rachel Saint to serve as a missionary until 1963, and became a respected devotional author in her own right.Overview: Shadow of the Almighty is “the life and testimony of Jim Elliot,” one of five men who were killed in the Ecuadorian interior while trying to make contact with an unknown tribe, then known as the Aucas, now known by their endonym, Huaorani (also spelled Waodani).Elisabeth Elliot had already shared the thrilling story of Operation Auca in her other bestselling book, Through Gates of Splendor, so this book acts as a prequel in some respects. Chronologically, this book ends where Through Gates of Splendor begins.Meat: Shadow of the Almighty is essentially a journal of missionary consecration. That is the one secret of its impact. Numerous people first encountered the truth of the missionary call through Elliot’s books. The Elliots may come off to some people as traditional or perhaps stodgy, but no one can doubt this: their story has become a living link between the crucifixion and the Great Commission.Almost the entire narrative happens in the United States, which emphasizes Elisabeth Elliot’s firm stance on missionary preparation. The story weaves together Jim’s early life, his consecration to ministry, his college days, and rather distanced courtship with Elisabeth. Only in the last few chapters is he on the mission field.The Elliots’ strong roots in the Holiness movement give them a very countercultural stance, which must increase the notoriety of their books. Shadow of the Almighty‘s popularity has now continued unabated for more than half a century. At the time of this review, Elisabeth Elliot has three books in Amazon’s top 50 books on “Christian Missions & Missionary Work,” which is more than any other author.Although this book, like many others, could stand to be salted with the grace of tolerating other viewpoints, the Elliots’ no-nonsense speaking style is tempered by plenty of humorous stories and interesting anecdotes both in America and in Ecuador.Bones: Jim Elliot’s journals, which make up a large percentage of the book, are often a very private space in which he vents his disappointments and criticisms about himself and about the church. At some points, I felt that Elisabeth could have spared us so much detail, or at least so many criticisms of the modern church, which fall short of providing for her a better way.One case in point is the story of their courtship and marriage, which was very protracted. Elisabeth has made much of their story not only in this book but in several others (Passion and Purity, Quest for Love). She shares Jim’s very negative opinions on marriage ceremonies as a cultural institution, an opinion likely stemming from their background in the Brethren, a nonconformist group

Some way connected supporting each other. You see the last phrase of the verse tells us that if we dwell in the secret place we will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. What does that mean? Well if you will forgive me for borrowing a concept from the Buddhist I would like to put my own little Christian spin on their Net of Indra, rather than their spin. It might serve to help illustrate something about the shadow of the Almighty. In the Net of Indra each knot on the net is a unique jewel. Each jewel perfectly reflects all the other jewels in the net. This is really the way it is with the knowledge of God when you dwell in that secret place or satar. Each truth of God is a jewel which perfectly reflects all the other jewels in that net of God’s knowledge. When we enter that secret place of God we begin to see each jewel of truth and it’s reflections to all the other truths of God.Each truth of God is a shadow of all His other truths and to dwell in the shadow of God is to experience all the jewels of the knowledge of God. We may not comprehend all the knowledge of God but we will experience its shadow. In other words, even if we cannot intellectually comprehend all the knowledge of God we can experience allow it to enter our hearts so that even in its shadow we will

To regard this as only a thing for mystics or the super-spiritual. Yet David, if he wrote this, was a warrior and man well acquainted with the realities of life. It is true that the life of the spirit seems to come more easily for some than for others, but there is an aspect of the secret place of the Most High that is for everyone who puts his trust in Him.iii. “Every child of God looks towards the inner sanctuary and the mercy-seat, yet all do not dwell in the most holy place; they run to it at times, and enjoy occasional approaches, but they do not habitually reside in the mysterious presence.” (Spurgeon)iv. The shadow of the Almighty: “This is an expression which implies great nearness. We must walk very close to a companion, if we would have his shadow fall on us.” (Duncan, cited in Spurgeon)v. Spurgeon (borrowing from Frances Ridley Havergal) suggested four ways the Scripture speaks of the shadow of the Almighty.· The shadow of the rock (Isaiah 32:2).· The shadow of the tree (Song of Solomon 2:3).· The shadow of His wings (Psalm 63:7).· The shadow of His hand (Isaiah 49:2).vi. These first two verses of Psalm 91 use four wonderful titles or names for God:· Most High: Elyon.· Almighty: Shadday.· The LORD: Yahweh.· My God: Elohay.b. He is my refuge and my fortress: The one who lives intimately with God knows the greatness of His protection. God Himself becomes like a mighty refuge and fortress for the believer.i. My refuge: “Have you ever said definitely, ‘O Lord, thou art my refuge’? Fleeing from all other, have you sheltered in Him from the windy storm and tempest, from the harrow by day, and pestilence by night, from man and devil? You must avow it. Do not only think it, but say it.” (Meyer)c. My God, in Him I will trust: This close relationship with God and all the benefits that come from it are for those who know Yahweh as God, and who truly trust in Him. As a believer receives His protection, comfort, and care, he trusts God all the more, and increasingly knows Him as God.i. “Men are apt enough to proclaim their doubts, and even to boast of them, indeed there is a party nowadays of the most audacious pretenders to culture and thought, who glory in casting suspicion upon everything;

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Christ Gospel Church Of Wichita Falls, TX We are a ministry founded on biblical principles. We serve in the spirit of excellence with integrity and compassion for our community, our nation, and our world. We have established a reputation for reaching the lost and broken and to minister and serve them with the utmost level of dignity and respect.Welcome to Christ Gospel Church Of Wichita Falls, KSReverends Ken and Sandy Matthews have been members of Christ Gospel Church since the late 1960s, and they’ve served in the ministry for the vast majority of that time. They’ve been the pastors in Wichita Falls, Texas since 2002, and they previously pastored at five other churches during their ministerial career, which spans more than four decades. They have also worked in several different positions at the Christ Gospel Churches International headquarters in Jeffersonville, Indiana.OUR FUNDAMENTAL TRUTHS Christ Gospel Churches International, Inc. espouses the essential fundamental truths of all Christians. This is summarized in the Apostles Creed. The Apostle’s Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit …