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The Harvest Is Global; the Invitation Is Personal with David Platt - Episode 1012

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Oct 27, 2025
David Platt, a passionate pastor and missions leader, shares riveting stories from his recent trip to Brazil, highlighting the global impact of Brazilian missionaries. He discusses the personal nature of evangelism, recounting moments where everyday encounters led to profound spiritual conversations. Platt emphasizes the importance of risk in sharing faith in challenging areas and encourages practical steps for listeners to engage in global missions. He also offers encouragement for single women pursuing ministry, affirming their vital role in spreading the gospel.
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ANECDOTE

Dream Opens Door In a Closed Country

  • David Platt shared a Brazilian missionary who led a woman to faith after a dream, illustrating God using workers in closed contexts.
  • The missionary sensed God saying, "I don't work alone," highlighting partnership with God in evangelism.
INSIGHT

God Prefers Working Through People

  • David argues God chooses to work through people, not because He needs them, but because He loves them.
  • Being invited into the harvest is both privilege and proof God intends human partnership in mission.
ANECDOTE

Evangelism In An Early-Morning Uber

  • David told an Uber-driver story where a Middle Eastern man dreamed of a baby saying, "do not underestimate what God can do," which led to him trusting Jesus.
  • The encounter shows how everyday moments can become gospel opportunities God invites us into.
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