Be a Missionary for God!

“From one man he made every nation of men that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.” (Acts 17:26-27)

We have been placed in this culture, to live in this time, as missionaries to fulfill God's purpose, just as Jesus did.  In Acts 17 we read that God has literally put you into this specific place and time, and that you live to be His representative!  His ambassador! His missionary!

Paul talks about this amazing role we have been given as representatives of God, ambassadors of Jesus, “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20)

Paul says it’s as though God himself were making His appeal to others through us.  It’s through you that Jesus wants to spread the gospel and call people to saving faith!

So, are you living in a way that allows God’s call to ring clearly through your life to others?  In Mark 10:45 Jesus says, “…the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”  To be a leader, to be a minister, to be an ambassador of Jesus means to be a servant.  To willingly serve and give your life for others.

To be a Missionary for God, you have to humble yourself.  You have to sacrifice, and willingly serve and love others, doing whatever it takes to spread the gospel. 

That’s being a Missionary for God!