Short Term Mission Work
Matthew 28:16-20 (English Standard Version)
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.
16Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Footnotes:
Matthew 28:19 Or into
So let me ask you a rather pointed question. Does this scripture apply to you? Or does it only apply to those called to serve in mission fields around the world? The command is very clear. Go into all of the world and make disciples of all nations in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
I clearly see this as a call to all followers of Christ. The key point is “all of the world”. The world is in China, India, Russia, Malaysia, Bolivia, and right next door. Too often, we tend to think of mission fields being in remote places of the world. And certainly, some are called to minister in these places. But there is much to be done right in your own neighborhood or town. We just need to be obedient and go regardless of the distance.
Now don’t use your age or physical status as a defining factor. I have served locally and overseas with folks in their 70’s. And as to the disabilities piece, God will work that out if it is His plan for you to serve. I have sleep apnea and need electricity to run a machine that helps me to breathe properly when I sleep. Yet I have been to remote villages in Africa and Asia where the Lord has either provided electricity or a reasonably comfortable night’s sleep.
But what about your own neighborhood? Right now, there are non believing neighbors who watch you go through the trials of life and not come unglued. How can that be, they wonder. How do they manage to survive this ordeal? And someday God will have them ask you that very question, providing you with the opportunity to share the truth of the Gospel.
Be open and listening for those little messages that God sends your way calling you to His service. I can assure you that you will be blessed far more than those that you serve.
To His Glory
Mark
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.
16Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Footnotes:
Matthew 28:19 Or into
So let me ask you a rather pointed question. Does this scripture apply to you? Or does it only apply to those called to serve in mission fields around the world? The command is very clear. Go into all of the world and make disciples of all nations in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
I clearly see this as a call to all followers of Christ. The key point is “all of the world”. The world is in China, India, Russia, Malaysia, Bolivia, and right next door. Too often, we tend to think of mission fields being in remote places of the world. And certainly, some are called to minister in these places. But there is much to be done right in your own neighborhood or town. We just need to be obedient and go regardless of the distance.
Now don’t use your age or physical status as a defining factor. I have served locally and overseas with folks in their 70’s. And as to the disabilities piece, God will work that out if it is His plan for you to serve. I have sleep apnea and need electricity to run a machine that helps me to breathe properly when I sleep. Yet I have been to remote villages in Africa and Asia where the Lord has either provided electricity or a reasonably comfortable night’s sleep.
But what about your own neighborhood? Right now, there are non believing neighbors who watch you go through the trials of life and not come unglued. How can that be, they wonder. How do they manage to survive this ordeal? And someday God will have them ask you that very question, providing you with the opportunity to share the truth of the Gospel.
Be open and listening for those little messages that God sends your way calling you to His service. I can assure you that you will be blessed far more than those that you serve.
To His Glory
Mark
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