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David Livingstone's Unexpected Paths - Missional (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Source: Missionary biography81 words

David Livingstone went to Africa planning to be a traditional missionary—preaching, planting churches. Instead, God led him into exploration, opening the continent to future missionaries. He spent years mapping rivers, building relationships with tribes, combating the slave trade. Critics said he wasn't doing "real" missions. But his paths, acknowledged by God, prepared the way for thousands of missionaries after him. "In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Sometimes God's mission looks nothing like our plans.

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Scripture References

Proverbs 3:5-6

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Audience

adults

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