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...
Let's focus on God's sufficient grace rather than the thorn in our flesh.
I pleaded with God countless times over the years to remove "the thorn in my flesh," but God responded, saying, "My grace is sufficient for you." While I desired the complete removal of "the thorn in my flesh," God allowed it for the purpose of preventing me from becoming excessively proud. If I didn't have this thorn in my flesh, how much more arrogant might I have become?
From now on, instead of focusing on "the thorn in my flesh," I want to direct my attention to God's sufficient grace, generously bestowed upon me in the midst of that thorn. I humbly aim to embrace and enjoy God's abundant grace, acknowledging not only my weaknesses but also boasting in them, so that I may experience God's power even more (2 Cor. 12:7-9).
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