Ready to Respond by W. A. S.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Dec 29, 1904

Ready to Respond

By W. A. S.

Now and then a special appeal from the mission fields makes very hard reading for some. For instance, Elder Ketring last week told of the open door in Peru—open, even though his meetings are held behind closed and barred doors—and added this appeal:—

O that God would move upon the hearts of some faithful, God-fearing workers to come here to help give the last message of mercy to this people!

That stirring call, we know, must have been hard reading for one consecrated worker in the northwest, who has had a heavy burden for the west coast of South America, and has longed for the word to go. So it is with appeals from many a field. Hearts are stirred to respond. The Lord has been preparing recruits for the service, and while awaiting their time to go into the fields many have been learning lessons of patience which will prove valuable when their time does come.

It seems assured that the week-of-prayer season will introduce a year of deeper interest in missions than any year preceding. This will mean advance moves, and response to calls for fresh recruits. From various parts we hear of members engaged in business who are inquiring how best to get into needy fields as self-supporting missionaries. The camp is astir. The Lord is making his people willing in this day of his power. W. A. S.