A Zen Master once wrote...
"the trouble is you think you have time." We all do that. How many
had that very thought while prepping for Christmas? July 4th was just here last
week... right?
So, it’s almost time for your annual New Year's resolution. Or, will they be, "New Year's revolutions"? A revolution changes things; hopefully for the better. Let's resolve to "revolt" against any thoughts, actions or lusts that keep us from working in our God directed missions field. Pray first for God to show you (us), what we can and should do. Then... jump in.
Think on this. What if
there were no missionaries at all to "closed countries?" Now, a
closed country is one that openly opposes missionaries, foreign or domestic,
from spreading the word of God. Often, these brave brothers and sisters in
Christ risk prison and death by doing what God has assigned them. So, how can
we find it difficult to serve and witness here in the USA while some risk their
very lives daily?
Back to the New Year's
thoughts... let's usher in 2019 with some good reports: Samaritan Purse (the
driving force behind Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes) reports from
Mongolia. A man Sam P. aided years ago with medical help has now "helped
lead 100 youth into a saving relationship with Jesus."1 As
well; ABWE reports over $2 million came in for a Christian Hospital in
Hindu/Muslim heavy Bangladesh. As you can see, opportunities are out
there.
Read Paul's missionary
journeys in Acts 8, et al. It's a story of great risks and trials. Sounds like
our lives up to a point. Paul persevered and prevailed, thus turning the then
known word upside down. Let's make 2019 our turn to cause a spiritual
revolution for the glory of God! Now that’s a New Years resolution we can
eternally live with! Time is short and there is work to be done. Pause today
and lift up praises to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and then humbly get
back at it.
1. Samaritans Purse newsletter: Fall 2018
- Bob I. // Missions Director
