David Livingstone: God’s Missionary and Africa’s Explorer
In this essay I will be discussing one of the most remarkable missionaries and one of Africa’s finest explorers, Dr. David Livingstone. Dr. Livingstone was from a small town called Blantyre in Scotland. Most of his life there, he worked in a cotton mill. He wanted to become a medical missionary and constantly had people that were discouraging him. That did not stop him from pursuing his dreams. In his life time Dr. Livingstone faced many trials, temptations, and discovered many incredible things. Throughout everything that happened in his life, Dr. Livingstone always stood firm in his faith and stayed close to God. In these following paragraphs I will be discussing three of the many …show more content…
In this paragraph I will be discussing how his perseverance helped him get an education. Growing up, Dr. Livingstone had always had a passion for both science and religion. When it came time for him to choose, Dr. Livingstone was unsure of which field to study until he read a book titled “Philosophy of a Future State” by Dr. Dick. After many prayers, thoughts, and considerations, Dr. Livingstone finally decided that he wanted to become a medical missionary in China. After three long years of hard work at the cotton mill, Dr. Livingstone finally had enough money to attend Anderson College for basic medical training for one term. Excited, Dr. Livingstone went off to college, but when the term was over it seemed as though he would not be able to attend Anderson College for the second term. However, with the help of his older brother John, who gave him the money that he needed, indeed he was able to attend. Finally, it came time to fill up his application for the London Missionary Society. Throughout his training there, Dr. Livingstone faced many hardships and trials. One of his professors …show more content…
Livingstone, possessed was loyalty. One certain story that really caught my eye was towards the end of the book. Dr. Livingstone was setting out to go to Linyanti. He was accompanied by 27 Makalolo guides and helpers. Throughout this journey the group faced many hazardous experiences, such as almost getting killed. The Makalolo men were getting nervous because they were traveling throughout areas that were known for slave trade. They put all of their trust into Dr. Livingstone, however, because he promised the men that he would protect them with his own life. He would not let them be taken as prisoners. When they reached the port town of Loanda, Dr. Livingstone had the opportunity to go back to Scotland (he had previously sent his family back to Europe so that they could be safe) on a ship called “Forerunner”. He denied that offer because he did not want to leave the 27 men Chief Sechele had let him “borrow”. He had promised the chief that all of his men would be returned to their village safely. (Benge, Chpt 14). This story really struck me because it showed Dr. Livingstone’s loyalty to the 27 men and to Chief Sechele. The last and final attribute that I will be addressing is the courage that Dr. Livingstone had. First of all, it must have taken him extreme courage to tell his family and friends in Blantyre that he was going to pack up his bags and move all the way to Southern Africa. Once he was in Africa, he made a bold courageous move to
In this essay I will be discussing one of the most remarkable missionaries and one of Africa’s finest explorers, Dr. David Livingstone. Dr. Livingstone was from a small town called Blantyre in Scotland. Most of his life there, he worked in a cotton mill. He wanted to become a medical missionary and constantly had people that were discouraging him. That did not stop him from pursuing his dreams. In his life time Dr. Livingstone faced many trials, temptations, and discovered many incredible things. Throughout everything that happened in his life, Dr. Livingstone always stood firm in his faith and stayed close to God. In these following paragraphs I will be discussing three of the many …show more content…
In this paragraph I will be discussing how his perseverance helped him get an education. Growing up, Dr. Livingstone had always had a passion for both science and religion. When it came time for him to choose, Dr. Livingstone was unsure of which field to study until he read a book titled “Philosophy of a Future State” by Dr. Dick. After many prayers, thoughts, and considerations, Dr. Livingstone finally decided that he wanted to become a medical missionary in China. After three long years of hard work at the cotton mill, Dr. Livingstone finally had enough money to attend Anderson College for basic medical training for one term. Excited, Dr. Livingstone went off to college, but when the term was over it seemed as though he would not be able to attend Anderson College for the second term. However, with the help of his older brother John, who gave him the money that he needed, indeed he was able to attend. Finally, it came time to fill up his application for the London Missionary Society. Throughout his training there, Dr. Livingstone faced many hardships and trials. One of his professors …show more content…
Livingstone, possessed was loyalty. One certain story that really caught my eye was towards the end of the book. Dr. Livingstone was setting out to go to Linyanti. He was accompanied by 27 Makalolo guides and helpers. Throughout this journey the group faced many hazardous experiences, such as almost getting killed. The Makalolo men were getting nervous because they were traveling throughout areas that were known for slave trade. They put all of their trust into Dr. Livingstone, however, because he promised the men that he would protect them with his own life. He would not let them be taken as prisoners. When they reached the port town of Loanda, Dr. Livingstone had the opportunity to go back to Scotland (he had previously sent his family back to Europe so that they could be safe) on a ship called “Forerunner”. He denied that offer because he did not want to leave the 27 men Chief Sechele had let him “borrow”. He had promised the chief that all of his men would be returned to their village safely. (Benge, Chpt 14). This story really struck me because it showed Dr. Livingstone’s loyalty to the 27 men and to Chief Sechele. The last and final attribute that I will be addressing is the courage that Dr. Livingstone had. First of all, it must have taken him extreme courage to tell his family and friends in Blantyre that he was going to pack up his bags and move all the way to Southern Africa. Once he was in Africa, he made a bold courageous move to