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A veteran missionary was returning home to the U.S.
after several
terms on the field. Aboard a ship bound for New York harbor, a
secularist challenged him by pointing out the futility of giving
one's life in missionary service. He continued by noting that no one
on board ship was paying any attention to the veteran missionary, a
sign they apparently considered his efforts quite wasted.
The servant of God responded, "I'm not home yet."
The agnostic assumed the missionary was referring to a large
crowd that would meet the ship, and he scoffed again when they
disembarked-
again, the missionary said, "I'm not home yet."
A lonely train ride lay ahead as he made his trek from New York
City to his small Midwestern hometown. Reaching his destination, the
missionary could no longer fight back the tears as the train pulled
off. Again, he stood alone. It was then that the inner voice of
God's Spirit brought comfort by reminding the faithful servant,
"You're not home yet."
--James S. Hewett
terms on the field. Aboard a ship bound for New York harbor, a
secularist challenged him by pointing out the futility of giving
one's life in missionary service. He continued by noting that no one
on board ship was paying any attention to the veteran missionary, a
sign they apparently considered his efforts quite wasted.
The servant of God responded, "I'm not home yet."
The agnostic assumed the missionary was referring to a large
crowd that would meet the ship, and he scoffed again when they
disembarked-
again, the missionary said, "I'm not home yet."
A lonely train ride lay ahead as he made his trek from New York
City to his small Midwestern hometown. Reaching his destination, the
missionary could no longer fight back the tears as the train pulled
off. Again, he stood alone. It was then that the inner voice of
God's Spirit brought comfort by reminding the faithful servant,
"You're not home yet."
--James S. Hewett
Does Jesus Care?
Does Jesus care when my heart is pained
Too deeply for mirth or song,
As the burdens press, and the cares distress,
And the way grows weary and long?
Too deeply for mirth or song,
As the burdens press, and the cares distress,
And the way grows weary and long?
Does Jesus care when my way is dark
With a nameless dread and fear?
As the daylight fades into deep night shades,
Does He care enough to be near?
With a nameless dread and fear?
As the daylight fades into deep night shades,
Does He care enough to be near?
Refrain:
Oh, yes, He cares, I know He cares,
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares.
Oh, yes, He cares, I know He cares,
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares.
Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed
To resist some temptation strong;
When for my deep grief there is no relief,
Though my tears flow all the night long?
To resist some temptation strong;
When for my deep grief there is no relief,
Though my tears flow all the night long?
Refrain:
Oh, yes, He cares, I know He cares,
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares.
Oh, yes, He cares, I know He cares,
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares.
Does Jesus care when I’ve said “goodbye”
To the dearest on earth to me,
And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks—
Is it aught to Him? Does He see?
To the dearest on earth to me,
And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks—
Is it aught to Him? Does He see?
Refrain:
Oh, yes, He cares, I know He cares,
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares.
Oh, yes, He cares, I know He cares,
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares.