The HeartCry Missionary Society has several goals that are widely published and understood—missionary support, literature distribution, training conferences, etc. However, we have another goal that is less mentioned, but that may surpass them all—to tell of the wonderful works of God. In Psalm 19:1-2, David wrote, “The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.” If creation is declaring the glory of God and displaying the magnificence of His works, how can we be silent about His work of redemption in the lives of the crown of His creation? In Psalm 44, the sons of Korah wrote, “O God, we have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us the work that You did in their days, in the days of old. You with Your own hand drove out the nations; then You planted them.” If the fathers in Israel felt compelled to speak to future generations about God’s deliverance of the nation from the bondage of Egypt, how much more should we be compelled to speak to all about God’s deliverance of men and women from the bondage of sin! As Asaph pledged, “We will not conceal them from their children, but tell to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and His strength and His wondrous works that He has done” (Psalm 78:4).
The Bible is the only inspired record of God’s works. Furthermore, it is a closed canon—nothing should ever be added to it or taken away from it. Nevertheless, God continues to write His story of redemption, and it is not only our privilege but also our solemn responsibility to proclaim it. Therefore, when you read this magazine and learn of the many wonderful things that God is………