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2.3 Who Was Franklin Small?
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Small’s life, belief system, and doctrine aren’t perfect just as anyone of us, but God has used him mightily in many different ways. Small’s belief about certain things may not be as welcoming as ours today, but God met him at the level of his faith, and used him to start something that we all now have enjoyed, benefitted from, and developed. In the same way, I believe that God can use me and my story for His own purpose and glory, for He who began a good work in all of us will be faithful in completing whatever it is.
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I am inspired that Frank Small’s steadfastness took place in spite of criticism he faced. Perhaps some of the criticisms were justified, but he pressed onward with his convictions. At the end of his life, one could argue about some of his beliefs, but his compassion for souls and consistency could not be argued against. This is what I wish to apply in my life on some level.
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The kindness of the Lord amazes me! He has been so good to me and gentle in His leading, patiently guiding me. As I look back I begin to see that He has been working the difficult and hard things together for my good and equipping me through each season. Building capacity, pruning and growing me. This encourages me that He is not done!
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@smythc1 wonderful! It is neat to see how God uses the testimony from others to inspire us today. Thanks for sharing.
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Franklin Small was focused on Jesus, and in spite of his strong opinions God used him mightily. For me, I firstly want to stay focused on the heart of God. I can easily become sidelined on issues that are important to me, and I don’t want to centre my faith on a secondary issue. But, if/when I fail in this, I love that God still used Franklin to impact so many. Holy Spirit works in us and through us, in spite of us! Lord- help me stay focused on Jesus first! Secondly I’m impacted by the reminder that everything starts with seeking Jesus through prayer. I realize that we should always know this, but sometimes I can start praying to seek a result. We don’t pray in order to get a revival. We pray to get more of Jesus, and revival just happened. I need to pray to seek more of Jesus, and leave the results to Him.
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@Jenn thanks for such a great answer that inspires faith and encourages us to move forward.
It reminds me of this quote: “To know the limbs and leaps of history is hardly worth a cent….The only thing which counts is that you become more certain of your God as you contemplate the past, and that you then show more courage in face of present needs!” Zwingli
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