Prayer Meeting - May 28th - The value of One soul...

At this week's Prayer Meeting, Mr. Paul Raj reminded us of the infinite value of a soul. He shared with us how all of heaven was emptied for all of humanity; yet even for one would Christ have died. One author stated that the heart of the Gospel is Christ, and the heart of Christ is man. If Christ gave up everything to redeem us, then we also need to seek those around us who are lost. Each and every individual on this planet is worth any sacrifice we make. If God places so much value on us, should we not also have value for those in our homes, our churches, our communities, and around the world?

In a letter to WC White dated June 11, 1883, Ellen White gives us this charge: "One man, when the church in Scotland was making some resolutions to compromise the faith, to concede their staunch principles, was determined never to yield a jot or tittle. He went upon his knees before God and thus pleaded, 'Give me Scotland or I die.' His importunate prayer was heard. Oh, that the earnest prayer of faith may arise everywhere, Give me souls buried now in the rubbish of error, or I die! Bring them to the knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus.

"We must carry the burden of souls upon our hearts; every selfish consideration must give way to this. The cost of the blood of Christ shows the value of the soul."