Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) went through a growth spurt in his faith as he sat under the preaching of J.T. Briscoe in his late teens/early twenties. I love how Chambers’ biographer, David McCasland, describes Briscoe’s preaching:
When the Rev. Briscoe rose to preach, his warmth melted every barrier of position and distance between him and the congregation. It was “Pa” Briscoe speaking fervent, unforgettable words of encouragement from God.”
When we preach and when we open up the Bible together in one-on-one meetings, let’s speak “fervent, unforgettable words of encouragement from God.”
(HT: Justin Buzzard)
