John Stott’s Dying Wish

One of the greatest Christian leaders of the last century was John R. W. Stott, rector of All Souls Langham Place in London and a peerless preacher, Bible teacher, evangelist, author, global leader and friend to many. I knew him over many decades, but I will never forget my last visit to his bedside three weeks before he died.

After an unforgettable hour and more of sharing many memories over many years, I asked him how he would like me to pray for him. Lying weakly on his back and barely able to speak, he answered in a hoarse whisper, "Pray that I will be faithful to Jesus until my last breath." Would that such a prayer be the passion of our generation too.

Scripture

1 Chronicles 29:28

Psalm 66:1–12

Ecclesiastes 7:8

Luke 14:29–30

Acts 21:12–19

1 Corinthians 9:24–27

2 Corinthians 8:11

Philippians 1:6

Philippians 1:19–20

Philippians 3:12–14

Colossians 4:17

2 Thessalonians 3:5

1 Timothy 1:18–20

2 Timothy 2:1–6

2 Timothy 2:11–13

2 Timothy 3:10–11

2 Timothy 4:1–8

Hebrews 10:36–39

Hebrews 12:1–3

Revelation 2:10–11

Revelation 3:10–11

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