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 ElliotThe sound of 'gentle stillness' after all the thunder and wind have passed will the ultimate Word from God.
Jim ElliotWherever you are, be all there! Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God.
Jim ElliotDesire is the putting of my will into God’s concern. It’s not a passive, sitting back in your easy chair, folding your arms sort of thing, which says, 'Well, I’m willing, if God would only give me a good swift kick and send me.' That’s willingness all right. But God doesn’t want willingness, He wants will! He wants your will put behind those desires.
Jim ElliotHe makes His ministers a flame of fire. Am I ignitible? God deliver me from the dread asbestos of 'other things.' Saturate me with the oil of the Spirit that I may be aflame. But flame is transient, often short lived. Canst thou bear this, my soul - short life? ... Make me thy fuel, Flame of God.
Jim Elliot