Thursday, February 26, 2009

Sent Ones

This week we've been talking about a missional mindset for ministry. The concept flows out of the reality that Christians are the sent people of God. God, first and foremost, is a sending God. God sent the Son (John 3:16) and the Son sent people (John 20:21) full of His Spirit. 

Jesus said, "Go" into all nations and carry out his mission (Matthew 28). Christianity was originally intended to be a movement. We are called to "move out" or to "go". And here's the cool thing, Jesus promises to move out with us because at the end of his Great Commandment he says "and I will be with you to the very end of the age."

So, what is God calling you to "move out" towards today? Who is he calling you to reach out to? Don't be inward focuses ... move out with Jesus.

Of course, if you are like me, you often feel the fear level rise with the thought of the unknown. Remember that postponement, indecision and over analysis fuels your fear. On the other hand, movement and action will neutralize that fear. 

So, move out with faith and be on mission today!