Jim Elliot God s Instrument - 2677 Words

Grace Elliott Mrs. Galaviz English 12 15 April 2015 Jim Elliot: God’s Instrument Slap! As the newborn’s cry pierced the air, Philip James Elliot was welcomed into the world on October 8, 1927 (Wikipedia). He was born, like all of us, pink, fragile, and helpless. With time, spiritual maturity, and obedience, he developed into a mighty man of God and great in the Christian faith. People are still impacted by his life and death. Elliot, known as Jim, was a missionary who was brutally killed in the effort to evangelize the Huaorani people in Ecuador (Wikipedia). Jim Elliot’s death was not in vain because of his lasting legacy, which is illustrated by the choices he made, the transformation of the tribe, and the encouragement to others†¦show more content†¦By having older brothers, he learned from their mistakes, and at the same time was a role model for his sister. The faith and principles Elliot’s family held on to, played a major role in who he was. At a young age he could differentiate between right from wrong. His parents helped instill honesty and obedience in him by enforcing it in the home (Wikipedia). From observing his faith-led father and church members, he witnessed Jesus’ intricate part in life. Elliot called Christ his Savior at age six, and from then on he trusted God with his future (Flickas, â€Å"Jim†, Wikipedia). In the following years, he attended Benson Polytechnic High School (Flickas, Wikipedia). While there, became bolder in his faith and sought after adventure (Flickas). Elliot was daily seen carrying his Bible or taking part in extracurricular activities (Flickas, Wikipedia). After high school, he became a student at Wheaton College in Illinois (Flickas, Wikipedia). Elliot devoted all he did to God, and took it upon himself to present the Gospel to others (Flickas, Wikipedia). He stayed disciplined and looked for opportunities to share (Flickas). From helping out in Mexico and an encounter with a missionary, he felt more confident that God w as calling him to witness in South America (Wikipedia, Flickas). He hoped one day, soon, he would minister to a nation where Jesus was virtually unknown. Elliot was a man of God, who had a heart for the lost. After his