Kent Brantly, the missionary doctor who famously contracted the Ebola virus in Africa and survived against the odds, has been the subject of both praise and criticism. Some Christian leaders called him heroic and an example of Christ, who left Heaven and came to a place of suffering and trouble to do good. On the other hand, one columnist said it was “idiotic” for Brantly to go to Africa and risk his life when there is so much need in the United States. “He would have done more good [in America] than marinating himself in medieval diseases of the Third World,” the columnist wrote.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Psalm 116:15

The Great Commission is a strange thing to those who do not understand the call of God. Serving Christ seldom looks like an equitable transaction by the world’s measure. But a precious few understand that any sacrifice – even life itself – is not too high a price to pay in gratitude for what He has already done.

As you pray today, thank God for those who have sacrificed for this nation and for His cause. Then say, as Isaiah the prophet said to the Lord, “Here am I! Send me!”

Recommended Reading: Luke 12:20-31

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