John R.W. Stott died this morning and I am pausing in the midst of a busy day to be thankful for him. From where I type this in our small town in Stillman Valley, IL, I can look over onto my shelves and see my well worn copy of John R.W. Stott’s commentary on Acts. I keep his commentary on Romans at home. And then I consider how many others Stott has influenced in far greater ways. I thank the Lord for such gifts to the church .
Allen Yeh has written a nice tribute to God’s grace in giving John Stott to the Body of Christ. If you know little of Stott, perhaps take a moment to read it.
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Billy Graham told me never to drop names, but one of the highlights of my doctoral studies was a dinner my wife and I shared with Dr. Stott (and about 12 other people, so it wasn’t that exclusive). I was struck in our brief time but what others who knew him well are saying over again–he was the real deal, the finest example of a godly and humble Christian. His was a life well lived.
Just so we’re clear–that first line is meant as a joke. You never know how various readers might take it.