Charles Spurgeon’s impact

06 May 2025

You may never see the full impact of your words — but heaven does.

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A Voice, a Verse, a Life Changed

Charles Spurgeon was a renowned preacher from England who was impacted by Jesus at a young age. He was a gifted speaker, and once, while testing the acoustics of a building he was going to be preaching at, he boomed out the phrase:

“Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”

He believed he was alone in the building. However, a workman was present and heard his words. This man felt as if the message was directed at him from heaven. He set down his tools, returned home burdened by the weight of his sins, and engaged in a spiritual struggle with God. Eventually, he found peace and became a follower of Jesus.

Charles never knew until years later the result of his ‘throw away’ line.

Think little of yourselves, but do not think too little of your callings. "Charles Spurgeon"

When You Don’t See the Outcome

Sometimes we don’t know if we’re making a difference in what we do. But can you be encouraged by the words of Charles who also said:

“Think little of yourselves, but do not think too little of your callings.”

When we think less of ourselves, there is way more time to think about God and what He wants us to do.

Whether you are an Educator, Manager, or Admin worker, your work is important. And not only what you do — but how you perform your tasks. When we stop thinking about ourselves and start thinking of others, we begin to see the everyday opportunities to love and serve them.

At Integricare, this idea is central to our mission and values: humility in action, love in practice, and purpose in every role.

Every Small Act Has Eternal Weight

So, when you walk past a child who is sad, truly look into their eyes and give them a smile. What you’re saying is louder than any microphone.

You’re showing that child they are seen, they are cared for, and they are loved. That they matter to you — and they matter to God.

There is no greater calling than to see the marginalised, the vulnerable, and lift their eyes and souls so they in turn can see their Maker. This act has eternal consequences and will be remembered longer than any brass plaque bolted onto a building.

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