How many of us have been to a great church service in the last few weeks? You know, good worship, strong preaching, catching up with some of our friends. We love to go to church, don’t we? How about reading our Bible and praying? Well, I’m sure we can each improve in those areas. What about believing everything we read in the Bible, or hear preached about in sermons? Do we actually believe, or live what Jesus says?
“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, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matt. 28:19-20
I know what you’re thinking: I’m sure Jesus wasn’t talking to everybody. Isn’t there some interpretation of this scripture that says we don’t have to intentionally go to other countries? Are there not Christians already in these places that are supposed to reach their own people? I’ve got my own family to take care of! I thought I only needed to be a “missionary” where I live and work?
“How can they hear without a preacher?” Rom. 10:14
“Look after orphans and widows.” James 1:27
“I was hungry…I was thirsty…I was a stranger…
I was naked…I was sick…I was in prison…. You did not do it to the least of these.” Matt. 25:33-40
We can spend the rest of our lives trying to “interpret” Scripture so we can alleviate ourselves from the burden of dealing with the less fortunate and focus on making sure our bills are paid. Or we can find ways to obey the mandate on our lives to reach our world as Christ would. Supporting Global Infusion by joining us on a missions trip, or donating to this ministry, allows us to bring Jesus to a very hurting world. We need you. They need you.
