"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints." Ps. 116:15
"Missionary Nancy Davis has gone to Heaven as a martyr…This afternoon, after 38 years of missionary service she paid the ultimate sacrifice." an online post read on Thursday after Mrs. Davis was killed on Wednesday, January 26.
AFLC missionary Todd Schierkolk has been in communication with World Missions giving us information on this incident. Todd shared this link if you want to learn more about what happened and about the Davis’ ministry. Todd also shared that a Twila Paris song has been running through his mind after he heard about the situation. The song is “He is No Fool” and is about missionaries Jim Elliot and Eric Liddell (Chariots of Fire fame). Here are the lyrics:
There once was a man born of high circumstance
Heir to advantage,
He had every chance to succeed
But light from the cross made his dreams appear small
And to their surprise he went far--from it all
For the love of his Savior, for one priceless jewel
They could not understand so they called him a fool
Chorus
He is no fool If he would choose
To give the thing he cannot keep
To buy what he can never lose
To see a treasure in one soul
That far outshines the brightest gold
He is no fool, He is no fool
He is no fool, He is no fool
There once was a boy who could run like the wind
Given to lead, every man was his friend at the line
But light from the cross made his race appear small
And to their amazement, he followed the call
For the love of his Savior, for one priceless jewel
They could not understand so they called him a fool
Show me the fool who abandons his life
To walk in the steps of our Lord Jesus Christ
We ask for fervent prayer cover for our own AFLC missionaries in this area of Mexico and all missionaries, and prayers for comfort for the family and friends of Nancy Davis. We stand on the promise of God that His Word will not return void but will accomplish what He desires and achieve the purposes for which He sent it. Amen and Amen.
