John Wesley was known for many things. Not the least was his proclivity for hymn writing and other spiritually enhancing materials. One of his most famous aphorisms is this: “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.’’ This noble saying of Wesley is a good way to expatiate Pauline injunction to the brethren when he urged them to do good as opportunities avail themselves. John Wesley’s words were not mere rhetoric; they were the guiding light of his life. The result of this was the establishment of what has now become a global brand – the Methodist Church.

” Stories like this are inspirational, a reminder of what God can do through us if we let go of our fears.”

Before John Wesley became iconic, a number of things took place. Though he had a religious upbringing, it was not enough to eradicate his fear or lead him to a saving faith in Christ. His journey to a spiritual rebirth began when he found himself in a ship heading to the New World in 1735. On board were a group of German Moravians. When the ship was in serious trouble, Wesley feared greatly; but the Moravians were still, praising God. Unashamed, he asked the leader of the Moravians the reason for their confidence. The leader assured him it was faith in Christ, and wondered if Wesley had faith. That experience and others brought him to salvation in Christ through faith. He went on to become one of the major reformers in the Christendom. Stories like this are inspirational, a reminder of what God can do through us if we let go of our fears.