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In a few hours I will be in Siberia.
We have a missionary family there, and their support must be
delivered, among other things. There is a special Christian sister
joining me from Ukraine, and we will travel together from Moscow.
The day I return, there is a symphony rehearsal featuring some
real tough music. Do I feel like going? Did the Lord give me some indication that I should go? Do I have a sense of calling? I have never understood the brother or sister who will not reach out to help or encourage those in need unless they feel like it, or want to or think the Lord has given a firm sign. There is a need, and I know about it. I can move all my limbs. If I couldn't I would probably still find a way to go, because the need is so clear, and the ones willing so few. If you see a house burning do you think that you should pray for a sign before seeing if anyone is trapped in the house? Most people would at least call the fire department. This is not the case in missions. Believers sit, content to let someone else go. Or they will go if someone else will pay. Hardly anyone is willing to do both. Brothers and sisters, we need to have faces that glow with the Glory of the presence of God, and then we must be willing to be water boys or beasts of burden to and for those who have been sent to the hard places. People love to say "you can serve God just the same anywhere. It is difficult to be a Christian anywhere in the world." Well, that is true, of course. but it doesn't change the fact that there are some places where it is significantly difficult to live. God sends His servants there. We must be ready and eager to back up the front lines. Don't kid yourself. It is harder and the stretch is greater. Pray. Give. Go! |
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