Sacrificially Serving Christ - by Keith Cook
"So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to do miraculous signs and wonders." Acts 14:3
People often tell me that it is so great to be able to sacrifice so much by going on a mission project. They think it is hard to be away from family and friends as well as comforts of home. Guess what! They are right. It is hard, yet the rewards far out weigh the hardships.
When you actually go out with God on a mission project there is so much to learn. Before leaving, you think about how you will help the people and very rarely do you grasp how much they will help you.
By spending considerable time with people in different parts of the world it helps to enlarge your "Worldwide Vision". People become international friends, rather than strange foreigners. You learn that you are there to co-labor with brothers and sisters in Christ. It is such an honor to be with them and to see first hand how they live, what they eat, what they endure to serve Christ, how they sacrifice. It is always a privilege to be allowed to work with them!
Where is God calling you to spend considerable time for Him?
A local mission may need your help.
A local ministry could use your support, body, time, and talents. (On The Go Ministries sure could!)
Your local church would love to have you volunteer and help them.
You have the time, take it. You have the talents, use them. You have the opportunity to do good right now.
God will redeem the lost time. He will help you by renewing your strength. Take a chance, make the sacrifice. Christ did so much for you and you can do so much for Him.
Daily Prayer Focus: Father, open my eyes to the opportunities I have to serve you.
On The Go Prayer Focus: Joan Cook's "Women On The Go" Ministries. Joan's "Women On The Go" programs are implemented at women's conferences, local churches, retreats, and separate stand-alone events. God has given her a burden to minister to and encourage women in their walk with the Lord. This week we are hosting a Women On The Go Conference in Eldoret, Kenya. Pray for Joan, Sheila and Laurie as they ministers and share from their heart and present motivational, evangelistic programs, materials, and leadership to and for women that will challenge and motivate them to a deeper walk with the Lord. The Women¹s Conference will be Thursday, August 27 - Sunday, August 30.
Thank you for taking the time to pray for this important division of On The Go Ministries. For more information on any our ministries here at On The Go, you may send your questions to info@onthego.org.
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