Remembering John Stott

 We drove out to Wheaton a few days ago.  They were having a memorial service for John Stott and Mike and I wanted to go.  I must confess, I have not completely read any of his books, but I look forward to doing so.  It was a beautiful, inspiring, challenging, encouraging and convicting service.  Made me stop to think about what am I really living life for.  Am I living for me? Or for God? 

A verse shared by Tim Keller during the service:
Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you.  Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
~Hebrews 13:7


Here is a link to an article written several years ago about him.

From the article:
More than his books, documents, or institutions, Stott's most important legacy to the church has been his wisdom. Thoroughly biblical, disarmingly open, shrewdly discerning, Stott's thought has helped guide the evangelical movement as it engaged social concerns, the charismatic movement, female clergy, homosexuality, and challenges to core doctrines.


I'm so glad we have so many outstanding leaders and faithful servants of the gospel to imitate.  God has generously provided us with these people, knowing that we are weak and sometimes dense, and need clear examples of how to live.