God has called me the the country of Scotland. One of the Reformers that I look up to the most is John Knox. Not just because of his reform of the the entire religious mindset of an entire European country, but because of his devotion to God and the poeople of Scotland.
- In the jails and prisons, as well as at the stake, God's devoted children suffered beyond description. The whole land was a scene of desolation. Many were burned alive for their faith and devotion to the Protestant religion. The great heart of John Knox was deeply moved. Night and day he cried at God to save Scotland.
At one time Knox was so greatly burdened for Scotland that he retired for secret prayer, but was soon discovered by some of his friends, by his groans. They heard him groan out, "Give me Scotland, else I die!" Then after a few moments they heard him repeat these same words. "Give me Scotland, else I die!" They heard him breathe out the longings of his soul until he found relief. God gave him Scotland. -
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