This past week our church hosted a missions conference. We had the privilege of hearing several of our church's supported missionaries share what God has been doing and where He is leading them. Some were "seasoned' missionaries while others are preparing to go the field. Each was encouraging to listen to.
Yesterday we heard a family share about their experience working in the states with refugees. They shared about how we can reach out cross-culturally in our own community. We often think we have to go somewhere exotic but really the Lord has given us the opportunity to reach others for Christ right where we are.
The missionary used the text of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37. They shared three points that I thought I would share with you.
1. Be on the same road.
*We need to love others.
*We need to be willing to take a risk to be on the road with others.
2. Be spontaneous.
*If we are running all the time it is difficult to be spontaneous.
*Be prepared to be spontaneous.
3. The Good Samaritan acted out of compassion.
*Compassion enables us to roll up our sleeves and get dirty.
*Compassion enables us to see beyond the obstacles.
*When being hospitable - remember the food is not the most important thing.
4.Involve others in service.
*(my interpretation here.) We don't have to go it alone, allow others to help too.
*Love others.
It was a great morning challenging me to think deeper about how we do missions right here.
As a side note: Please pray for our oldest two children and their team as they minister this week in London.
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