We Died before We Came

Story★★★★

When James Calvert went out as a missionary to the cannibals of the Fiji Islands, the captain of the ship sought to turn him back. “You will lose your life and the lives of those with you if you go among such savages,” he cried. Calvert only replied, “We died before we came here.”

— David Augsburger

The point

Missionary James Calvert to Fiji told he would lose his life; responds, 'We died before we came here.' Powerful statement of radical commitment.

Scripture

Romans 6:8-9Galatians 2:20

Audience

Adults

Tone

Convicting · Courageous

To tell aloud

under a minute · 54 words

Subjects

Mission Sacrifice Commitment

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