Read Matthew 10:5-11
Have you ever been on a short, mid or long term mission? If “yes” I suspect that it was a thrilling and exhilarating time. Make a point of duplicating yourself this week. Ring another believer and have coffee with them encouraging them by your mission and urging them to go on a mission. If ‘no’ you are missing out on the thrill of sharing the GOOD news with people and watching and being involved in God’s eternal transformation of people’s lives.
On one mission I personally witnessed a young 15 year old male confess his sins and come to Christ as we stood at the door chatting. My co-door knocker leaned across with his eyes wide in amazement and joy and whispered, ‘It’s not supposed to happen like this.’ I should have replied, ‘Yes it is. The harvest is plentiful,’ but I was too awestruck to say anything.
There really is a thrill, a joy in being a part of a short, mid or long term mission team. Having led many missions I am amazed at how the work changes everyone involved. Obviously the people who hear about Christ are changed. But the mission team is changed as well. Prayer becomes a life line that everyone clings to and utilises. Lukewarm Christians are fired up and become passionate about the work. Joy filters down upon each member. Team work and team love grows exponentially. There’s an unexplainable buzz in everyone as the mission progresses.
Let me encourage you to join a mission team. Let me encourage you to go on a mission be it local, national or international. It’s more exhilarating than bungee jumping, more motivating than listening to Anthony Robbins and longer lasting than Rexona antiperspirant!
Find out what missions your church is running in the near future and ask God to show you which one He wants you to sign up for. Then sign up.
Prayer:-
à Praise God for elders who are faithful in their biblical roles within the churches they serve.
à Ask God to continually provide them with His wisdom and guidance.
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