CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN

 

 

 

 

 

What does it mean to be a Christian missionary? One who is sent into the world to do evangelism or ministries of service. The Apostle Paul was an example of a true missionary. He was shipwrecked, stoned and suffered  hunger. Even through his perils he did not give up but kept praying. This endeavor is not an easy journey, nor is it a vacation to sit and take your rest. We too will suffer as Paul on this battlefield by being beaten many times, maybe not with the rod but with the tongue of persecution. Luke 9:62 states: “And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God.”  
 

The field of being a missionary is not limited to the pastor but to everyone that believes and confesses that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He rose from the dead. Those who have a zeal for the word of God and the sheep of his pasture. Those who possess the fruit of the spirit: Ephesians 5:22-23, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
 

The field to being a missionary is not as we often think. Travelling from place to place on a paid vacation to see the world. Sometimes there is discouragement on the mission. But if we would humble ourselves under the hand of the Almighty help is on the way. We must learn to present ourselves as strong men and women for Christ; and when we learn to praise on our knees, we are becoming stronger and endeavoring  to become a “Missionary.” And in the event that we become weak and faint of heart on the journey never forget to go back on your knees that is where you find strength.  

 

        As missionaries we are called to deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Him. We are called to be                         missionaries to declare the gospel, God calls from all occupations. God has a purpose and a plan for all of us.                      On this mission journey we do not get to choose the field, we  go where the harvesting is needed. Some have                      entertained angels unaware. Hebrews 13:2 For the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the                              outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.   I Samuel 16:7