Jesus said to His followers "Go everywhere in the world, and tell the Good News to everyone. MARK 16:15 (NCV)
Send us around the world with the news of your saving power and your eternal plan for all mankind.
PSALM 67:2 (LB)
"You will either be a world-class Christian or a worldly Christian. Worldly Christians look to God primarily for personal fulfilment. They are saved but self-centred.... Their prayers focus on their own needs, blessings, and happiness....They want to use God for their purposes instead of being used for his purposes.
In contrast, world-class Christians know they were saved to serve and made for a mission... Their joy, confidence, and enthusiasm are contagious because they know they're making a difference. They wake up each morning expecting God to work through them in fresh ways." p298
"...Jesus told His followers to 'go everywhere in the world, and tell the Good News to everyone'... It has never been easier in history to fulfil [that] commission to go to the whole world. The great barriers are no longer distance, cost or transportation. The only barrier is the way we think. To be a world-class Christian you must make some mental shifts. Your perspective and attitudes must change." p298-9
"Shift from local thinking to global thinking. God is a global God and cared about the entire world... The first way to start thinking globally is to begin praying for specific countries. World-class christians pray for the world. Get a globe or map and pray for nations by name. The Bible says, "If you ask me, I will give you the nations; all the people on earth will be yours."p300
Map of Haiti
Haiti Aftermath
Pray for the people of Haiti and other places in the world with problems.
"Shift from 'here and now' thinking to eternal thinking... So much of what we waste our energy on will not matter even a year from now, much less for eternity. Don't trade your life for temporary things." p302
"You've probably heard the expression 'You can't take it with you' - but the Bible says 'You can send it on ahead by investing in people who are going there!' The Bible says, 'By doing this they only will be storing up real treasures for themselves in Heaven - it is the only safe investment for eternity! And they will be living a fruitful Christian life down here as well." p303
Point to Ponder:
The Great Commission is my commission.
Verse to remember:
"Send us around the world with the News of Your saving power and Your eternal plan for all mankind." PSALM 67:2 (LB)
Question to Consider:
What steps can I take to prepare to go on a short mission experience in the next year?
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