Matthew 28:19 (NIV)
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of
the Holy Spirit,
Christian missions is unique in the aggressive movements of
history. Christianity in its pure form has no “axe to grind,” no system to
foster, and no profit motivation. Its job is simply to “seek and to save that
which is lost.” Nothing more, nothing less. The words “apostle” and
“missionary” mean the same thing: “One who is sent.” The word apostle is from
the Greek; and the word missionary is from the Latin.
The New Testament is a book of missions. The Gospels tell of
Jesus’ missionary accomplishments, and the Acts tell of the missionary
endeavors of the apostles. The disciples were launched into the world by the
power of the resurrection, and the Gospel made its impact upon the world’s
people. Peter went to Lydda, Joppa, Antioch, Babylon, and Asia Minor. John went
to Samaria, Ephesus, and to the cities on the Mediterranean. Thomas journeyed
to far away India. Paul, the peer of all early missionaries, used the roads
Rome had built to take the Gospel through the Empire. Today the need for
missions is greater than ever before! The world is shrinking in size but
expanding in population. We live in a world of conflicting, confusing beliefs!
We live in a world of complex problems! But, more important, we live in a world
of dire spiritual need.
Though for today:
How do I feed my soul?
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