I have had to make a cross of two logs, and lie down on it, to show the Indians what it means to crucify a man.
Jim ElliotAs your life is in His hands, so are the days of your life. But donโt let the sands of time get into the eye of your vision to reach those who sit in darkness. They simply must hear.
Jim ElliotDreams are tawdry when compared with the leading of God, and not worthy of the aura of wonder we usually surround them with. God only doeth wonders. He does nothing else. His hand can work nothing less.
Jim ElliotOh, the fullness, pleasure, sheer excitement of knowing God on Earth! I care not if I never raise my voice again for Him, if only I may love Him, please Him. Mayhap in mercy He shall give me a host of children that I may lead them through the vast star fields to explore His delicacies whose finger ends set them to burning. But if not, if only I may see Him, touch His garments, smile into His eyes - ah then, not stars nor children shall matter, only Himself.
Jim Elliot