I have to admit that it never occurred to me to wonder, but today I found out. If you are curious, you can find out by reading his book, David Brainerd. It is available for download at the link, and is a quick read, well worth the time.
Two brief quotes that challenged me: first, from Brainerd's diary, "I am not worthy of a place among the Indians"... now, why do I never remember the honor and kindness God has shown me in allowing me to care for my family and those around me? I am not worthy... and second, that Jonathan Edwards was able to call Brainerd's death (in his home, from TB) a "gracious dispensation of Providence" even though his Edwards' own daughter died of TB herself after nursing Brainerd. I am pretty sure I could not call something leading to my child's death gracious.
Anyhow. I am sorry John Piper didn't get a slice of my cake, but he had other things to do that day. And that is good, too.
Two brief quotes that challenged me: first, from Brainerd's diary, "I am not worthy of a place among the Indians"... now, why do I never remember the honor and kindness God has shown me in allowing me to care for my family and those around me? I am not worthy... and second, that Jonathan Edwards was able to call Brainerd's death (in his home, from TB) a "gracious dispensation of Providence" even though his Edwards' own daughter died of TB herself after nursing Brainerd. I am pretty sure I could not call something leading to my child's death gracious.
Anyhow. I am sorry John Piper didn't get a slice of my cake, but he had other things to do that day. And that is good, too.
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