Summary: Dick Hillis is one of my heroes. When he was only thirteen years old he went to a meeting at the church in his town. There, Dr. George Bennard, the author of the famous hymn The Old Rugged Cross, was the guest speaker. The young Dick Hillis was captured by the authenticity of Mr. Bennard. At that moment, Dick decided that he wanted to be a missionary to China. From that moment on, Dick Hillis never wavered in his passion and desire to reach China with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Are we that dedicated to evangelism in our personal lives? When I was thirteen, reaching the world for Jesus Christ certainly wasn't my priority. But, what about now? Am I doing everything I can to reach my world? Luke tells us in chapter 19 that Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Am I doing the same thing? There are people in my everyday life that I see on a regular basis. Am I reaching them with the Good News? Are you? Today, consider young Dick Hillis who desired to reach the lost. Though we're not Dick, God has a plan and purpose for each of us too. He's placed us right where we are for a reason. Keep your eyes open for the people in your life who do not know Jesus Christ. Perhaps the reason you're acquainted with them is so you can tell them the Good News.
