Friday, May 30, 2025

Only Christ

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.
- Acts 4:12

George Williams was a godless young fellow...yet he found Jesus on the filthy, polluted streets of London, England.

In 1844 he was led by God to begin a program to win young men to Christ, which became known far and wide as the Young Men’s Christian Association....the YMCA.

Walking home in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1868, Dr. Samuel Wolcott, the pastor of a Congregational church, was inspired to write a hymn titled, “Christ for the World We Sing,” after attending a YMCA meeting.

It became one of the most famous hymns ever written. We never know how our actions will impact others, but God does. He can use anyone to effect change in the world and in the lives of those who have not heard His message.

Never doubt that God can work good through you. Philippians 2:12-13 says, “...Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.” Open yourself to His guidance and He will use you in amazing ways!

Further Reading

• Acts 16:30-31
• Philippians 2:12
• Mark 16:16