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...
When my soul is weary
within me
When my soul was weary within me, I cried out to
God in distress (Ps. 107:5-6).
I resisted God's word and despised the counsel
of the Most High (v. 11).
Folly led me to follow the path of rebellion and
commit iniquity (v. 17),
so God afflicted me with suffering to humble my
heart (v. 12).
In times of despair, when there was no one to
help me up (v. 12),
I cried out to God in my pain and distress (vv. 13,
19, 28).
During those moments, God sent His word to heal
me (v. 20),
rescued me from trouble and danger (vv. 6, 13,
19, 20),
guided me out of my distress (vv. 14, 28), and
led me on the right path (v. 7).
God calmed the storms of my life, bringing peace
and tranquility (v. 29).
God satisfies the longing soul and fills the
hungry soul with goodness (v. 9).
Therefore, I will praise God for His
lovingkindness
and the miracles He has performed in my life (vv.
8, 15, 21, 31).
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