sermon illustration
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.
Sign up free to read the full illustration
Join 2,000+ pastors who prep smarter — free account, no credit card.
Sign Up FreeTopics & Themes
Scripture References
Audience
adultsPowered by ChurchWiseAI
IllustrateTheWord is part of the ChurchWiseAI family — AI tools built for pastors, churches, and ministry leaders.