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...
'O God, how long ...?'
In
times of various troubles, if the intense pain continues
and
we reach the point where we can no longer endure
and
feel we have reached the limit of our patience,
we,
like the psalmist, may cry out to God:
"How
long, O God, will You look on?" (Ref.: Psalms 35:17)
"How long, O God, will this go on?" (Ref.: 89:46; 90:13)
"How long, O Lord, will I have to bear this pain and suffering?" (Ref.:
13:2)
"How long, O Lord, will You forget me?" (Ref.: v. 1)
"God,
my heart is deeply troubled; how long will I have to wait?" (Ref.: 6:3)
"God, how long will You refuse to listen to my prayers?" (Ref.: 80:4)
Additionally,
like the angels of God, we might cry out,
"How
long, O Lord, will You show mercy to me?" (Ref.: Zechariah 1:12)
At
that time, God will respond to us with words of kindness and comfort:
"I have great love and concern for you.
I will show you mercy and refine you,
setting
you firmly on the rock of faith, as pure as gold.
I will bless you abundantly and make you rich.
I
will comfort you and bless you"
(Ref.: Zechariah 1:13-17; Job 23:10; Psalms 62:6; Matthew 16:18).
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