On Craving the Eternal and the Fire to Satisfy

There is no craving in the human heart more persistent or more passionate than the craving to lay a firm hand upon something eternal. And only the preacher whose eyes are lit by the inner fires of profound conviction can hope to lead those groping pilgrims to their shining goal. – F. W. Boreham in The Ivory Spires.

Boreham was a pastor who studied at the famed Spurgeon's preachers college. In fact, reportedly, the last fellow the Prince of Preachers recruited before his death three days later. Boreham was a brilliant young fellow devouring books as a child and developed a passion for learning. He answered the Gospel call to go to far away Australia to become a minister, despite discouragement from some storied missionaries; Borham had suffered a severe debilitating injury, and some thought it too much for the work. Rather, he labored for thirty years in three different works down under. From my brief reading of his story, he never fully appreciated the impact of his pastoral work. What he gave the world was brilliant literature; his writing is profound.

Can you imagine having such a passion for your work that it fires your soul? I love my work, some might say it is a vocation, but I was born to teach and preach and I am training to put that to the test. While I am pretty good at my job, it pays the bills and puts food on the table. What are you passionate about? Over the next few posts I will share some more Boreham quotes and will try to share some encouragement with it. I am Sherrell God's blessing