His name was Bob Dowie. He was an Irishman who had immigrated to Canada in the fifties. He became an instructor at the New Brunswick Bible Institute. This individual had more Scripture memorized than any man I’d ever heard tell of.
How did he become a Christian? He encountered the gospel in the shipyards of Northern Ireland where he worked when he wasn’t drinking. An electrician taught a Bible study during the noon-hour break. For some reason, Bob attended one of these studies and, as a result, became a believer.
For many years he would spend the last weekend before Christmas with us here at Mountain View Bible Church. He died a number of years ago and we certainly miss him.
This little account is not about Mr. Dowie, but the unnamed electrician who was so instrumental in bringing a young boozer to Christ.
Acts 13:47
For so the Lord has commanded us, saying,
“‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles,
that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”
Life for the Christian is about where you are and what you can do for the furtherance of the gospel. This tradesman probably did more for God’s kingdom than most ministers.
Give it some thought.
Gary