Whitefield Preaching in the White Fields
In light of yesterday’s post featuring “Righteous Richard” getting booed by thousands at the Rose Parade, I thought this painting of 18th century preacher George Whitefield would provide food for thought as it depicts many who tried to stifle him as he proclaimed the Word of life. Remember, he helped bring about The Great Awakening through his fearless preaching. (See the larger image by clicking here. )
Whitefield wrote, “I believe I was never more acceptable to my Master than when I was standing to teach those hearers in the open fields. Some may censure me; but if I thus pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
“I never was more opposed and never met with so great success. I hope I shall learn more and more every day, that no place is amiss for preaching the Gospel.
Happy Booooooo! Year @ the Rose Parade
At our Tournament of Roses Parade excursion last Friday, 30 evangelists handed out nearly 40,000 gospel tracts and preached to thousands, yes thousands! In fact, “Righteous Richard” Chavarria was booed by those very same thousands who were sitting in the stands as he preached. You have to realize that the preaching took place before the parade
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