One of the absolute best things about traveling is making new acquaintances.
In Cambridge, we had the most delightful tea with Sir Fred and Lady Elizabeth Catherwood. Fred, a self-described “Belfast boy,” served as a vice president of the European Parliament and Elizabeth is the daughter of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
Martyn Lloyd-Jones was a Welsh protestant preacher who served as the pastor of Westminster Chapel in London from 1943-1968. He is regarded as one of the most influential expository preachers of the 20th century, and his sermons can still be heard on the weekly Living Grace program.
I want to be just like Elizabeth when I grow up! She was so encouraging and engaging with all of her stories about life in a ministry family.
She told us that, “People often said, ‘Wasn’t it difficult being the daughter of Martyn Lloyd-Jones. My sister and I always replied, ‘That wasn’t a problem at all. We found it more difficult to be the daughter of Mrs. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. She was a ravishing beauty and just look at us!'”
When we asked about her faith journey, she told us that her mother was actually becoming concerned because Elizabeth had not yet made a personal faith decision. Her mother talked to Dr. Lloyd-Jones, who said, “Elizabeth sits under the Gospel just like all the other children in the church.” Elizabeth said that within the year she had placed her faith in Christ.
I love that story because her father allowed the Holy Spirit to do His work in Elizabeth’s life.
All is well,
Lisa