MISSIONARY - a precious gift from God

MISSIONARY

You are a precious gift from God

In a few days time, you will be celebrating Christmas.  On the eve it is likely that you would sit around the Christmas tree with your loved ones, giving thanks to God for all His blessings in prayer and also the opening of gifts.

As you celebrate Christmas, remember the missionaries out in the field engaging in a different warfare.

I am suggesting,

This Christmas as you open your gifts I want you to consider the priceless gift a missionary gives – the gift of love to the people which is out of our sight and so many times out of our mind, service to the “faceless” people for the sake of the Gospel.

This Christmas as you feast on all the Christmas goodies may it serve as a reminder to you of the fine qualities of missionaries, courage, good character; resilient strength amidst hardship; perseverance; fighting bravely against the forces of evil from all sides and displaying the love of God sometimes in difficult places and people.  

You do know that a missionary responds to the call of God to do jobs we could not or would not do.  You are surrounded with all the comforts of your home, your family members are by your side and you may quickly forget them who have to put up with harsh surroundings. I urge you to consider them who are in places you would not want to be especially at this time of the year. They are demanded to bring the gift of adaptability to any situation, anytime, no matter how harsh or difficult.

May you remember them not only in prayer but also with your encouragement and financial support because they are the “Christmas lights and shiny ornaments” to people who lives in darkness. 

On behalf of church, I give my salute all the missionaries.  Your response to the call to serve means so much to us. If I can wrap up these wonderful gifts of love, respect and admiration to your steadfastness in the work of the Lord, I would certainly do it with the finest wrappings and give to you in person.

We love you and we appreciate you and your family.  

Blessed Christmas!

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.