MAY 18, Proverbs 11:30

Mary Slessor was a famous missionary who went to Africa to win souls for Jesus. Friends told her that the jungles there were filled with lions and other wild animals. The natives there would kill her and eat her up.

“I have heard that,” brave Mary replied, “but I know the Lord will not send me to Africa just to be eaten by a wild animal or fierce native. I am going there to bring them the message of salvation. I firmly believe that God will protect me.”

Mary Slessor was a soul winner. She wanted people to know the Lord Jesus Christ. As the Bible says, “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise” (Proverbs 11:30). All who knew the Lord Jesus must be soul winners too. Have you ever witnessed for Jesus? You need not go to Africa. You can invite friends to church, give tracts, gospel videos and tell them how Jesus saved you.

Circle the things you should do to be a good witness.

Thought: Souls are very precious to the Lord.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please teach me to win souls for Thee. Help me to start at home and in school, to tell someone about Jesus. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.