Feb. 20, 2009 - The Ticket
One of the scheduled passengers on the Titanic was J. Stuart Holden, the eloquent preacher of St. Paul's Church in London. He had crossed the Atlantic many times to preach in the United States, often for the Bible conferences hosted by D. L. Moody.
Less than 24 hours before the Titanic sailed, Holden's wife needed emergency surgery. The dilemma Holden faced was whether to fulfill his commitment to preach in the United States or to cancel his trip and remain with his wife.
Trusting God's Word concerning his responsibility to his wife, he telegraphed the hosts of the conference that he would not be coming. Holden's Titanic ticket hung framed on his study wall for the rest of his life, as a testimony to God's faithfulness and guidance.
J. Stuart Holden had 22 more years of influential ministry, including being chairman for many years of the famous Keswick Convention. His leadership in the convention introduced the strong missions emphasis which resulted in many missionaries reaching the lost around the world.
The promise is sure: "We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who are called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28)
- David Winslow
Taken from Time Apart for Mothers - Hearing God in a Busy World by Access Publishing
Comments
Feb. 21, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by H0MEFree
I had not heard this story before. There are so many amazing stories of how the Lord made sure certain people WERE on that boat... to protect the women and children and to preach the word to those that were lost or needed encouragement.
