Even the slightest opportunities for conveying the Gospel message should not be neglected. A word fitly spoken, even under apparently the most unpropitious circumstances, may, with the Divine blessing upon it, result in incalculable good.
A number of years ago, a preacher related an interesting instance of his having successfully preached the gospel to an Indian woman, who came fifteen miles one day to hear him preach, but arrived just as the sermon closed. Seeing her disappointment and knowing her purpose, he did not hesitate to approach her as she sat at the root of a tree, and with the required aid of two interpreters, gave her the true gospel message, “that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” It resulted in her conversion, and through her in the conversion of many of her tribe.
A similar instance is recorded of another well-known preacher, who also on one occasion did not hesitate to preach the gospel to an audience consisting of a single individual, who had ventured out through the storm to hear him preach. The sermon was as faithfully delivered as though the house had been full. It led to the conversion of the hearer, and he in turn became a preacher, and was instrumental in the conversion of numerous others.
This improvement of apparently unfavorable opportunities of doing good, has the complete sanction of the Saviour’s most holy example, as seen in His prolonged conversation with the woman of Samaria, resulting in her own conversion, and the carrying of the gospel to her people.
These instances show that at home, by the wayside, anywhere and everywhere Christ may be preached and good accomplished.