Have you ever heard of Dietrich Bonhoeffer? Or Brother Andrew? Eric Liddell? John Newton or Jackie Robinson?
I wish you could get to know them because each of them, in their own way, made their mark on history by achieving truly extraordinary things. They were strong men who stood firm amidst life's worst adversities. And yet, as you read these pages, you will quickly realize that they were all completely ordinary people. They were really just like you and me! As you read their stories, you will understand that they were each given extraordinary power that enabled them to achieve great things. But this power didn't come from themselves: it came from God. They all became "Strong" in different ways because God had perfectly equipped them to do what they were meant to do.
The God who strengthened William Carey, Elka of the Waiwai, George Liele, and so many others can also strengthen you so that you can faithfully do what God expects of you today! Then tomorrow. And the day after.
I hope you will be encouraged and challenged by the lives of these men. But most of all, I hope you will be encouraged by the God of these men. I pray that as you discover God's faithfulness in their lives, you will be strengthened knowing that he is faithfully working in yours as well.