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There are two kinds of people when it comes to missions—those who need to share Christ and those who need to hear about Him.
H. A. Ironside used to tell a story about a meeting in which a
missionary offering was taken. When the collection plate was handed to a
wealthy man, he brushed it aside and said, “I do not believe in
missions.” “Then take something out,” said the usher. “This is for the
heathen.”
As a boy I looked up to missionaries as godly people who sailed to
some far-off, uncivilized land and didn’t return for several years.
Being a missionary was the ultimate calling—nothing could be more noble
or admirable. I still believe that God calls men and women to missionary
service in other lands, and I still have great respect for them, but my
idea of missionaries has changed.
Every Christian is part of Christ’s mission in the world. What Jesus
told His disciples in Acts 1 applies also to us. We are His witnesses
and therefore must speak and live so that others will glorify Him when
they hear our message and see our faith in action.
Being a missionary is not an option—it’s what we are called to be.
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