A. What Is Biblical Mission? “Biblical mission means more than simply going overseas to plant churches or spread civilization. It means the church participating in the ‘mission of God (Missio Dei)’ and seeking the restoration of God’s rule and glory throughout the whole earth. Mission is not a program that begins with human enthusiasm; rather, it is the heart of God that runs throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, and is a fundamental reason for the church’s existence. Let me clearly summarize five essential principles of true mission as presented in Scripture. 🌍 1. The Mission of God (Missio Dei) The subject and initiator of mission is not human beings but God. In order to save fallen humanity, God first comes to us, sends His Son, and sends the Holy Spirit. He is the “missionary God” who sends. Biblical basis: “As the Father has sent me, I also send you.” (John 20:21) Key meaning: The church acknowledges that God has the initiative in mission and serves as His agent, obed...
Heart that is like a
thorny bush
My heart that is like a thorny bush [“my
complaint” (Ps. 142:2)],
when I find myself in a state of confusion, not
knowing where to start or what to do,
feeling overwhelmed and helpless in the face of
numerous difficult problems,
even in those moments of bewilderment,
I lift up my heart that is like a thorny bush to
my heavenly Father (v. 1).
When I pour out my heart to Him, expressing the
challenges and pains,
even the tangled threads of my life that I see
with my own eyes,
He, working all things together for good (Rom. 8:28),
weaves them into a masterpiece,
leading me forward to create a work of art in my
life.
With faith in His guidance, in patience and
endurance,
I am confident that I will witness the glory of
God unfold.
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